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Zachary Vlessing

Zachary Vlessing

Associate at Boston Consulting Group focused on Climate & AI

Greater Philadelphia
Joined May 2025
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Summary

Zachary Vlessing is deeply committed to sustainable development and environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), evidenced by his dual degree in Finance and International Environmental Policy, his role as a Millennium Fellow promoting UN Sustainable Development Goals, and his expected work in the Climate & Sustainability practice at Boston Consulting Group. freepolicybriefs+1
His research focuses on the intersection of finance, climate, and policy, with notable works including a policy brief on the EU's greenhouse gas reduction efforts amidst the Russian gas squeeze, an undergraduate thesis on corporate ESG intentionality, and a case study on sustainable development in Lithuania. hhs+2
Zachary has practical experience in corporate climate engagement with the World Wildlife Fund and contributed to sustainable finance research with Impact Cubed, demonstrating a blend of academic rigor and real-world application in addressing environmental and social challenges. vbplatforma

Work

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Exploring the impact from the Russian gas squeeze on the EU’s greenhouse gas reduction efforts

March 1, 2023

A policy brief reevaluating the consequences of the Russian gas squeeze on the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions, suggesting the energy crisis did not result in a rise in emissions in 2022 due to adjustments likely supporting the green transition.

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Measuring Corporate ESG Intentionality

May 1, 2022

An undergraduate thesis submitted to The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

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Sustainable Development in Lithuania: An Emerging Market Case Study

January 1, 2021

A research paper based on field research in Lithuania, analyzing the country's progress in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and what drives its success.

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The Chinese ESG Opportunity

An article discussing the opportunities within China's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) landscape.

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