Our goal is to eliminate 1 million tons of CO2 emissions by 2030, and we passionately invite you to join us in this critical mission to combat climate change together.
Climate change is one of the greatest threats facing humanity today, and its negative consequences are becoming increasingly clear. Rising temperatures, more frequent extreme weather events, and rising sea levels are just a few of the impacts that we can expect to see if we fail to act quickly to reduce our carbon emissions.
The science is clear: we need to drastically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. We simply cannot afford to wait any longer to take action. That's why the 1 Million Tons Initiative is investing in climate technology, renewable energy projects, and social initiatives that will help us achieve our ambitious goal.
His studies in business administration at Vienna University of Economics (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) were followed by a doctorate in the Department of Marketing in Vienna and New York.
Dr. Cornelius Patt was Co-Founder and Member of the Management Board of zooplus SE since 1999 and Chairman of the Management Board/CEO since 2006. Zooplus SE was taken public in 2008 and again taken private in 2021, at a valuation of € 3,5 bln, ending a successful public market presence with an annual IRR of approx. 30% over this 12-year period.
Dr. Cornelius Patt is an analytical and strategic thinker combined with an entrepreneurial spirit and a good grasp of tech for business. Among others, he received the “Private Equity Deal of the Year Europe” award in 2022 and the Sauren Golden Award – “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2015.
Voltares, a cornerstone of Cornelius Patt's 1 million tons initiative, is a group of companies that develops renewable energy projects together with strategic partners with an emphasis on emerging markets in Africa and Asia. Currently, Voltares develops solar, wind, hydropower and hybrid projects in Senegal, Georgia, India and Ukraine.
Another paramount objective of the 1 million tons initiative is to bolster innovative Cleantech companies, aiding their rapid growth to achieve positive climate impacts.
The 1 million tons initiative also backs organizations striving to promote sustainable human behaviors to achieve positive climate impacts.
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