Olwen Smith

Principal Consultant – Team Lead

Olwen is a Principal Consultant in 3Keel’s climate change team. She holds expertise in key elements of corporate climate strategy, helping clients to navigate science-based target setting, decarbonisation and environmental reporting.

Prior to joining 3Keel, Olwen worked at CDP and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), leading a global outreach programme driving listed companies to take robust climate action. Her work involved providing strategic guidance to corporates on frameworks such as the SBTi Net-Zero Standard and the TCFD recommendations. She also collaborated closely with UK-based industry associations, investor groups and policymakers to accelerate systemic change.

Earlier in her career, Olwen gained experience in client management at technology company Dropbox and with a Berlin-based social impact start-up. She holds an MA in International Relations from Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona & Hertie School of Governance, Berlin and a BA in European Studies from Trinity College Dublin.