About Us

People, Project, Platform

KlimateNet is a decentralized platform designed to facilitate carbon removal initiatives by connecting businesses, project developers, and climate professionals. Launched in 2021, it serves as a community-driven network that promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing among its members, which include over 4,000 individuals and more than 55 partners across 100 countries. KlimateNet provides access to verified carbon removal projects, expert insights, and risk management tools, enabling users to scale their impact on climate action. The platform emphasizes transparency and credibility, making it a valuable resource for startups, students, and professionals engaged in climate-related efforts.

COFOUNDERS

Anne-France Kennedy

Anne-France Kennedy leads the team as the CEO as she has extensive experience in entrepreneurship. Ex-corporate executive (France, US, UK) she moved to social entrepreneurship 15 years ago to set up ventures in microfinance, energy efficiency and the circular economy. She holds two Master's degrees, one in Economics & Finance (France) and one in Sustainability (UK).

Sandeep Krishnappa

Sandeep leads the team as Chief Product Officer with 14 years of cross-industry background in Digital Transformation, Advisory, Consulting, FinTech/Consumer Insights/Knowledge Capability driver. His past experience includes working at Northern Railways, Unilever, British Gas, PricewaterhouseCoopers, KBC Advanced Technologies and, most recently, at Kellogg Brown & Root.

Alina Zhou

Alina leads the team as Chief Development Officer and has over 10 years’ experience working across the United Kingdom, China and Singapore. She is also F&PA Director in HongKong at Binance. She is CIMA/CGMA qualified with experiences across various finance functions, specialising in financial planning and analysis and continuous improvement to risk management.

Stephanie Gelot

International experience at executive level in Business Development, Sustainability & Innovation acquired in the Tech European Startup Ecosystem, Services & Manufacturing industries. Passionate & committed to a sustainable transition towards regenerative BM & positive impacts on society, I’m acting for the emergence of social & environmental projects at different levels: entrepreneur, board advisor, investor & consultant.