Emily B. currently serves as a researcher at the Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE), focusing on Horizon projects aimed at achieving a climate-neutral built environment. Previous roles include Climate Justice Coordinator at Generation Climate Europe (GCE), where efforts centered on advocating for stronger EU climate action and engaging in initiatives like the Just Transition Alliances. Emily's experience extends to the European Commission as a BlueBook Trainee in Ecological & Social Transitions, with a focus on implementing "Societal Readiness" within Horizon Europe. A research internship at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis contributed to skills in project database management, while earlier positions included PR & Marketing Manager at Erasmus Student Network Twente and an internship at simple GmbH. Educational credentials include multiple Master's degrees in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, along with a bachelor's degree in Technology and Liberal Arts & Science from the University of Twente.
BPIE - Buildings Performance Institute Europe
BPIE is Europe's leading independent think tank on energy performance of buildings. Our vision is a climate-neutral built environment, aligned with the ambition of the Paris Agreement, and in support of a fair and sustainable society. Our mission is to support the development of ambitious, yet pragmatic building-related policies and programs at EU and Member State level and to drive their timely and efficient implementation. Our Twitter account: @BPIE_eu