Mike Dieterich is an environmental scientist, author, advisor, and speaker who helps organizations turn climate ambition into measurable results.
Over the past 20 years, he has developed and implemented decarbonization and resilience strategies across companies, governments, buildings, infrastructure, and communities. His work combines scientific rigor, systems thinking, and practical implementation to help leaders understand their options, prioritize investments, execute effectively, and verify results.
From the boiler room to the boardroom, Mike translates complex technical challenges into clear decisions and executable strategies.
From natural systems to organizational systems
Growing up between a corn field and a cow pasture, I spent nights stargazing and days exploring the outdoors. Watching the Blue Planet series with David Attenborough and experiencing the outdoors with the Scouts fostered a passion for the natural world.
My academic journey followed with a degree in Environmental Science; researching in unique ecosystems, including sulfur caves in Mexico, and an NSF Fellowship focused on human impact in the Adirondack wilderness.
I shifted from natural systems to human built systems. My work has spanned federal buildings, infrastructure, construction, healthcare, corporate operations, energy systems, and carbon markets. Reducing gigatons of emissions and saving millions of dollars.
My journey involves the science, the physical assets, the operating realities, and the executive decisions required to turn ambition into measurable results. This uncommon perspective inspires transformation.
Sharing insights at the UN and US Congress, through TEDx talks, presentations, and workshops.
My mission is to foster resilient, sustainable, innovative solutions for global impact.
