EXPERTISE IN THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE FINANCE AND BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES
Welcome to Temple Gardens, your gateway to expert consultancy in the climate finance space with a specific focus on the transformative role of blockchain technologies.
ABOUT
Temple Gardens is an independent consultancy run by Alex Taylor. It specializes in climate finance and its intersection with blockchain technologies. Temple Garden's mission is to empower organizations and individuals with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the intersection of finance, sustainability, and technology.
ENGAGE WITH US
Whether you are an established institution or a start-up, Temple Gardens have tailored consultancy services to meet your specific needs. Whether its strategy, business analysis or commercial implementation - reach out today.
SERVICES
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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Leverage my combined academic background in Environmental Science (BSc) & Renewable Energies (MSc), and industry experience to define and deliver impactful solutions that can address sustainability challenges that your business faces, work with me to flip these challenges into new market opportunities that you can capitalise on.
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With a specialization in carbon management, GHG accounting, and footprinting (IEMA qualified) I can ensure that you are able to develop a high-fidelity understanding of your unique situation.
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A proven track record in the carbon markets and blockchain technology sectors ensures an innovative and insightful approach to achieving your environmental goals.
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Conducted novel research into the the structure of blockchains in order to define the energy consumption and carbon intensity of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake infrastructure.
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The research was deployed into an open-source carbon emissions calculator to support Offsetra's GTM strategy.
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This research and implementation laid the foundation for other key research that went in to defining the broader market's overall carbon intensity.
GROWTH SOLUTIONS
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A proven track record of parsing through complex environments within the public and private sectors, and recent experience operating with the Web3 space in dynamic DAO structures, I use my experience to cut through the noise, allowing you to conceptualise opportunities and focus resource on high-yield objectives.
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A specialisation in market analysis & research, and business model development allows me to identify your 80/20 strategies.
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Solutions can be tailored to diverse organisational needs, whether within a pre-revenue start-up or a mature organization seeking a competitive edge.
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Undertook deep research into environmental commodity markets and KlimaDAO's idiosyncratic "decentralized" operating model, in order to define key strategies that could be implement to reduce the complexity of the organisation's operations, and anchor it on key strategic outcomes.
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Worked to define the strategy and led the implementation of the spin-out of KlimaDAO's market technology into a stand-alone limited company, freeing up the DAO itself to focus on high-impact carbon procurement strategies.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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With experience managing diverse projects, including government-funded research, commercial go-to-market strategies, and individual consultancy contracts I can provide hands on delivery or project oversight over key initiatives.
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As a PRINCE2 Agile® Certified practitioner, I use industry best practices to ensure efficient project delivery alongside an adaptability to meet changing needs and competing stakeholder demands.
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I have operated in lean bootstrapped environments, managed multi-million pound budgets, and delivered public sector grants - demonstrating my ability to deliver results and value for money while adhering to strict constraints.
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Case Study: Carbonmark (ongoing)
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Carbonmark was granted $3mn in seed funding to stand it up for commercial success; as the entity transitions from start-up to scale-up, I provide ongoing financial monitoring and provide support to enable the executive team to implement its key strategies.
CONNECT
Share your thoughts, queries, or collaboration ideas with me. I value every opportunity to engage with passionate individuals and organizations committed to advancing climate finance markets solutions.