CARBON CLARITY
Consulting Editing Training
Supporting The Transition To A Circular Economy
Past Projects
Over the past 30 years, I have led and contributed to a broad range of international projects focused on sustainable waste management, circular economy development and environmental policy. Highlights include authoring a UNIDO report on plastics and packaging in Egypt, co-editing The Composting Handbook, and supporting composting initiatives in West Asia and Latin America. I have also advised on projects for the World Bank, UNEP and UNOPS, working across Brazil, Mongolia, the Maldives and Southeast Asia. Each project reflects my commitment to systems thinking, technical accuracy and practical solutions that deliver measurable environmental impact.
Environmental Values
My consultancy is driven by a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and systems-based thinking. I believe that long-term sustainability requires holistic approaches that address root causes, not just symptoms. By embedding circular economy principles into every project, I help clients reduce waste, improve resource efficiency, and contribute to a healthier planet. Whether it’s advocating for better policy integration, supporting the use of compost to improve soil health, or designing strategies to reduce plastic pollution, my goal is to create solutions that are practical, evidence-based and future-ready. Environmental integrity and innovation go hand in hand in all aspects of my work.
Educational Background
My academic background spans both science and business, providing a strong foundation for the strategic and technical dimensions of my work. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Microbiology, a PhD in Biochemistry, and an MBA, combining deep scientific understanding with leadership and operational insight. In addition, I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Wastes and Resources Management (FCIWM), a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), and an ISWA International Waste Manager. I also contribute to standards development as a panel member of BSI’s biodegradability packaging group, helping to shape best practice at national and international levels.
Jane Gilbert
WELCOME!
I’m Dr Jane Gilbert, founder of Carbon Clarity
I provide expert consultancy on waste, resources and sustainability.
With three decades of experience in the sector, I’ve worked across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific, partnering with governments, NGOs and private companies to tackle complex environmental challenges.
As Vice-Chair of the International Solid Waste Association’s Scientific and Technical Committee and co-founder of the European Compost Network, I’ve played a leading role in shaping bio-waste policy and practice.
My work is grounded in science, shaped by systems thinking, and driven by a passion for sustainable change