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Ruta Ozolina

Ruta Ozolina

Sustainability-focused business strategist in climate innovation

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Joined April 2026
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Summary

Sustainability-focused business strategist: Ruta combines environmental science and entrepreneurship training to advise on sustainability strategy, policy research and platform onboarding for sustainability SaaS, helping startups and organizations translate sustainability goals into operational plans. nexusclimate+2
Research and policy contributor in the built environment: She co-authored a Nexus Climate report on strengthening green procurement in the UAE, focusing on embodied carbon, environmental product declarations and lifecycle performance, indicating a capacity for policy analysis and actionable recommendations. nexusclimate+1
Cross-regional connector and ambassador: With European roots and a base in Dubai, she operates at the intersection of Europe and the MENA region, acting as an ambassador and network builder to foster cross-border sustainability collaboration and entrepreneurship. mebas+1
Operator and customer-success practitioner for startups and platforms: Her roles in onboarding, operations, and customer experience at sustainability platforms and studios show practical experience scaling processes, managing client onboarding projects, and improving customer outcomes for early-stage ventures. zoominfo+1
Student entrepreneurship leader and coach: As Head of Spark / President at Spark Lund she led student-to-student entrepreneurial coaching, demonstrating leadership in mentoring founders and supporting early-stage idea development. sparklund

Work

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Writing

Strengthening Green Procurement in the UAE

May 1, 2025

A research report examining UAE green building regulation and procurement, identifying gaps (embodied carbon, EPD adoption, lifecycle scope) and recommending policy measures to align with Net Zero by 2050 targets.

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Hobbies

Played competitive beach volleyball in youth and has completed a full marathon. eevza+1