Michelle Li

Founder of the Carbon Newbie Summit & Founder of Clever Carbon

  • Speaker at major events like the Bloomberg Live Sustainable Business Summit and SXSW
  • Advisor to The Blue Standard
  • Advisor at Technical Committee Advisor for Oman Climate Week
  • Founder of Women & Climate NYC

When Michelle Li is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

Carbon Literacy: the most scalable climate solution
Marine carbon dioxide removal
Energy transition
What is carbon footprint?!
Sport and climate
Climate action

Michelle Li is a prominent climate change, sustainability, and environmental activist, as well as a sought-after keynote speaker. With a foundation in Silicon Valley, her career includes significant roles such as Solutions Engineer at Salesforce and Enterprise Solutions Consultant at DocuSign. Michelle’s dedication to climate literacy led her to establish Clever Carbon, where she serves as Founder & CEO. This innovative initiative aims to make understanding carbon footprints engaging and accessible, highlighting her commitment to driving change through education.

In 2023, Michelle founded the Carbon Newbie Summit, a platform designed to inspire and educate individuals on reducing emissions. This endeavour aligns with her broader mission of making sustainability education relatable and actionable. Her thought leadership has earned her invitations to speak at major events like the Bloomberg Live Sustainable Business Summit and SXSW. Michelle’s influence extends to her roles as an Advisor to The Blue Standard and as a Technical Committee Advisor for Oman Climate Week, showcasing her involvement in both grassroots initiatives and global climate strategies.

Michelle’s passion for empowering women in the climate space led her to establish Women & Climate NYC in 2022. This organisation creates a supportive community for female and non-binary professionals to discuss climate-related issues and solutions. Through virtual events and discussions, Women & Climate NYC fosters a collaborative environment for sharing expertise and driving collective action. Michelle also serves as an Advisor for Women in Future Energies, further underscoring her commitment to gender equality in the sustainability sector.

As a prolific speaker, Michelle has delivered impactful talks, including her TEDx presentation “The Carbon Literacy Revolution” in 2021. She has been a panel member at SXSW and contributed to United Nations content, advocating for a carbon literate society to accelerate climate action. Michelle’s educational background from the University of Waterloo, the University of Toronto, and Hult International Business School has equipped her with a robust foundation to address complex environmental challenges. Her work continues to inspire informed decision-making and accountability, encouraging individuals and businesses to contribute to a sustainable future.

Official Testimonials

Michelle Li is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“As a conference producer, I’m always on the look out for game changing solutions and individuals creating a meaningful impact. Michelle’s support at our CCUS Forum in Doha was nothing short of exceptional. She launched a ‘Women and Climate’ event as part of the forum that energized the audience and rallied women to work in climate, and in her role as the Master of Ceremonies for our full day of technical workshops was truly inspiring. Michelle not only motivated our attendees to connect and engage but also encouraged us all to be mindful of our carbon footprint throughout the event. Her unwavering professionalism, dedication, and inventive ideas have significantly elevated the quality of our conferences. We consider ourselves fortunate to have crossed paths with Michelle and are eagerly anticipating her return for our upcoming event – preparations are already underway!”

Vivian, Executive Producer, Birba Energy

“Michelle moderated two roundtables on ocean innovation hosted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation during COP28 in Dubai. Her thorough preparation, including individual meetings with speakers, and her handling of last-minute changes demonstrated her commitment and flexibility. Michelle’s deep understanding of carbon-related topics played a crucial role in facilitating meaningful discussions, providing ample space for diverse perspectives on complex issues.It has been a real pleasure working with her and I look forward to our next collaboration.”

 Romain, Secretary General, Executive Director, Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco

“Michelle moderated a high-level panel discussion on the role of enabling tech and the energy transition during The U.S. Clean Energy Transition Conference in November 2023. The panel was composed of representatives from the Federal Government, city governments and industry, and Michelle guided the discussion expertly. Michelle’s thorough preparation was impressive. Her detailed pre-conference notes and guidance for the speakers was appreciated and contributed to a successful outcome on event day. Michelle’s energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject were equalled by her excellent ability to maintain the flow of the discussions and engage the audience. I would encourage all event organizers to consider Michelle for your next show. We can’t wait to welcome Michelle again to a future Tech for Climate Action event.”

Tom, Co-Founder, Tech for Climate Action

To enquire about Michelle Li for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@sustainability-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553.