Coline Roux

Sustainability | Policy | Climate | Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)

France

About

A passionate, dynamic, and multilingual professional specialized in Sustainability and ESG. 15 years of experience in multicultural environments, managing ESG programs, developing teams, cultivating markets, fostering networks, and serving as Chief of Staff to a Member of the French Parliament. Passionate about helping organizations leverage deliberate sustainability strategies to drive positive impact while strengthening their business. Impact-driven enthusiastic used to working in high-pressure situations requiring agility and problem-solving instinct. Main skills: Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Strategy and Governance, CSR, ESG, CSRD, Sustainability Reporting, GHG calculation & reporting, Stakeholder relationship management, Project Management, International Market Development, Policy, Communication. Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian.

Experience

  • Déléguée Générale | Executive Director at Association Française pour les Emissions Négatives (AFEN)
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    AFEN is a trade association dedicated to accelerating the growth of Carbon Dioxide Removal (Negative Emissions) in France. L’AFEN est une association professionnelle dédiée à l’accélération de la filière d’élimination du dioxyde de carbone (EDC) en France.

  • Board Member | VP Sustainability at La French Tech Toronto
    Sep 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Leading Sustainability / ESG initiatives for French Tech Toronto, a prominent community of entrepreneurs and tech professionals in the world’s second-largest tech hub after Silicon Valley. Focused on engaging communities via climate-focused workshops like the Climate Fresk or the Digital Fresk, and sharing best practices with business partners.

  • Senior Sustainability and Policy Manager at Generac
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Member of the ESG Steering Committee driving the sustainability & ESG strategy for the Energy Technology Group, ensuring alignment with corporate ESG goals and regulatory requirements. Collaborating on CSRD compliance efforts with our European Group and external consultants. Supporting ESG reporting by working with the corporate ESG team on Scope 1, 2, and 3 data collection, contributions to ESG raters and ranking agencies, and corporate disclosures. Supporting policy initiatives to advance distributed energy resources and clean technology.

  • Senior Sustainability Manager at ecobee
    Nov 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs

    Built the sustainability program by establishing a long-term vision and strategic roadmap, implementing governance mechanisms through the creation of a cross-functional sustainability task force, overseeing annual plans and quarterly reviews, and setting KPIs. Served as the go-to expert for sustainability, leading the EcoVadis assessment and overseeing life cycle assessments. Additionally, led sustainability brand management efforts with a focus on customer engagement.

  • Sustainable Development Director at TransPod Inc
    Sep 2020 - Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Led business development and sustainability efforts for an ultra-high-speed transportation solution, focusing on sustainable procurement and reducing embodied carbon emissions by implementing low-carbon production technologies, cleaner construction techniques, and renewable energy use.