The Role of Credible Carbon Removal in Corporate Climate Action

Dr. Peter Psarras is a chemical engineer and carbon management expert with over 15 years of experience in lifecycle and techno-economic assessment of engineered systems. Prior to joining Relae, he was a Research Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy where he led research on carbon capture, utilization and storage, direct air capture and carbon mineralization. His work operated at the interface of process engineering, energy policy, and real-world deployment constraints across the entire value chain. He previously held postdoctoral appointments at Stanford University and the Colorado School of Mines, where he conducted research on geospatial deployment optimization of carbon management systems. He received his PhD from Cleveland State University, where his research focused on catalyst development for CO₂-based synthetic fuels. His career spans scales from the molecular-level to system-wide deployment, providing a foundation for navigating the complexities of real-world carbon management.

Shelby has focused her career on helping companies assess and reduce their emissions. She has worked across sectors, leveraging her expertise to help organizations focus where impact can be most effective. Her strategic abilities inspire confidence in her clients, as she helps businesses accurately calculate their carbon footprints, identify emission reduction opportunities, and implement effective strategies to achieve sustainability goals.

Working closely with clients, Shelby tailors her approach to meet each organization's unique needs. She employs cutting-edge tools and industry best practices to ensure precise and reliable carbon assessments. Shelby's comprehensive knowledge, from data collection and analysis to reporting and verification, fosters confidence in her ability to guide companies through the complexities of carbon accounting with clarity and precision.

Before joining Relae, Shelby was the head of GHG Accounting at VitalMetrics before being acquired by Watershed. She worked with customers to track their emissions throughout their supply chain, create science-based targets, and develop decarbonization plans to meet those targets. At Watershed, she scaled her impacts by leveraging software to streamline data collection for businesses of all sizes. From her previous work, Shelby brings a holistic perspective on leveraging software for scalable impact, with the personal touch of the individualized needs of every business.