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Sarah Meßmer is the co-founder and CEO of Pina Earth, a climate tech startup that focuses on transforming monoculture forests into biodiverse and climate-resilient ecosystems in Germany.
Sarah Meßmer Education and Expertise
Sarah Meßmer holds a PhD in Sustainability Science from LMU Munich. She also has a Master's degree in Sustainable Resource Management from TU Munich. Her academic background has provided her with deep insights into sustainability, climate change, and resource management, forming a solid foundation for her career in the climate technology industry.
Sarah Meßmer's Professional Background
Sarah Meßmer began her professional journey with a summer traineeship at Kearney in 2016, where she developed essential skills for her entrepreneurial endeavors. She co-founded 180 Degrees Consulting Munich and played a key role in the Management Team at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM). Her diverse professional experience has shaped her approach to sustainability and leadership.
Co-Founder and CEO of Pina Earth
Sarah Meßmer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pina Earth, a climate tech startup founded in 2021. Pina Earth helps companies contribute to climate action by offering high-quality carbon credits sourced from local forests in Germany. Under her leadership, the company focuses on transforming monoculture forests into mixed, climate-resilient ecosystems and has launched projects on over 1,000 hectares of forest. Pina Earth aims to maintain a low carbon footprint and continually seeks ways to reduce it further.
Pina Earth Achievements and Initiatives
Pina Earth has achieved significant milestones under Sarah Meßmer's leadership, including being accepted into the Y Combinator accelerator and completing a €2.4 million seed funding round. The company develops climate projects validated by independent auditor TÜV Nord and compliant with ISO standard 14064-2. Pina Earth's initiatives align with multiple UN sustainability goals, emphasizing employee empowerment, cooperation with local forest owners, and sustainable business operations. The 2022 Sustainability Report details these efforts.
Sarah Meßmer's Work with Local Forest Owners
Sarah Meßmer works closely with local forest owners to assess forest health and implement strategies to mitigate climate risks and enhance biodiversity. Through Pina Earth, she collaborates on projects to convert monocultures into resilient mixed forests. This hands-on approach ensures that the measures taken are effective and tailored to local conditions, ultimately strengthening forest ecosystems and contributing to broader sustainability goals.
