About Trajecta
Why do we see ourselves as ‘your guide to zero’? Fair question.
Because there is a huge amount of work to be done, which needs to be done well and without unnecessary complexity or cost. You are part of a world from which much is demanded and has a distinct DNA in its day to day. We share that DNA.
Because we finely balance the line between the industry we serve and the industry we’re from. We have stood on the same types of farms on which your suppliers grow your products, we have managed and improved the same types of factories that you use to process and pack, and we have grown business in the same countries on different continents with the same people you buy from and ship to.
Because after all, it was only after years of working in your industry first that we made the transition to ours. First, to learn how climate change really works, how sustainability science and policy really work, and how decarbonisation really works. Then it led us to managing teams and developing environmental commodities, renewable energy certificates and climate finance.
Because it was only after all this that we felt compelled to return to our old industry and branch out, and only now on our own terms. In the way we saw fit for a while already. With more action than theory, and more progress than analysis.
Because we have been on this journey, we are equipped to help you on yours. That is our promise and why Trajecta Carbon is your guide to zero.
Our founders
Daniel Jackson
Dan brings over a decade of experience in advancing sustainability within various organisations. With a solid background in chemical engineering, he began his career in manufacturing operations at Procter and Gamble. Later he moved into sustainable solutions, designing and delivering projects for a range of sectors from food and drink manufacturers to energy infrastructure.
Most recently he worked in strategy consulting, advising companies and financial institutions across a broad range of sustainability and ESG topics.
Dan is a chartered chemical engineer with extensive hands-on experience in implementing the various steps of the carbon reduction journey. He is committed to helping organisations develop and execute practical, real-world approaches to move towards net zero.
Within Trajecta, Dan is responsible for consulting and providing proper and compliant solutions. He lives in Amsterdam, is married and is the proud father to two daughters. He likes to cycle when he has the time.
David Alvero Bouma
David brings over a decade of experience in international trade and negotiations, notably opening and managing FMCG, agri- and commodities markets in the global south and leading marketing, branding and packaging transformations.
From 2020, he ran his own international strategy and communications agency in FMCG and trade before completing his sustainability pivot as Director, Trading Development in South Pole, expanding their certificates and renewables offering and further helping strengthen their Climate Portfolio Management division.
David holds MSc degrees in Entrepreneurial Finance and Corporate Governance & Valuation, Marketing Week’s Mini MBA in both Marketing and Brand Management and is a member of Think Tank Clingendael’s 2020 International Relations (LBB) cohort.
Within Trajecta, David is responsible for strategy and development. He lives in Amsterdam, is married and has a son and a labradoodle called Hamish. He loves traveling and reading. Because of his ongoing inner dialogue about his carbon footprint, he has substituted more of the former for more of the latter.