Independent advisory working at the intersection of carbon accounting, supply chain traceability, climate finance, and standards governance — bridging disciplines, institutions, and sectors.
Many of the hardest problems in sustainability aren't technical — they're coordination failures between disciplines, organisations, and standards bodies that don't naturally talk to each other. Symbiosis Leadership works in that gap.
Dr. Alexander Schmidt brings a PhD in Econometrics and over a decade of applied experience to engagements that span strategic advisory, ecosystem integration, and governance design.
Emissions measurement, reporting frameworks, and data infrastructure for credible climate disclosure.
Traceability architecture, due diligence systems, and interoperability across value chains.
Active contribution to international standards development through UN bodies and industry coalitions.
Strategic advisory connecting climate-relevant ventures with financing pathways and investor narratives.
Work typically begins with a focused exploration — a short, bounded engagement to map the problem and establish fit. From there, advisory can continue as retained support, project-based sprints, or on-demand consultation.
Current affiliations include the UNECE Team of Specialists on ESG Traceability, the UN/CEFACT Supply Chain Working Group, the PACT Network, the Carbon Accounting Alliance, and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative.
Symbiosis Leadership AB is based in Stockholm, Sweden. For inquiries about advisory engagements, speaking, or collaboration — reach out directly.