Zak Jacobs

Consultant - climate change & carbon markets

Zak holds a BSc in Forestry Science. He has extensive experience in forestry, carbon, and sustainable resource management. Over his career, he has specialised in large-scale asset management, supply chain analysis, and the assessment of nature-based solutions, with a particular focus on forestry and carbon projects. He has played a key role in assessing forest regeneration and afforestation initiatives under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme and has experience in domestic and international contexts. His expertise spans operations, contract management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement, enabling him to bridge technical, strategic, and operational considerations. With a global outlook and proven ability to add value across diverse contexts, Zak brings strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills to complex sustainability challenges. He is passionate about applying his knowledge to deliver impactful solutions that drive long-term environmental and business benefits.