Kaya Axelsson
Kaya Axelsson is a research fellow for Net Zero Policy and Partnerships at the University of Oxford. Her work is dedicated to translating science into policy and standards for implementing and achieving net zero.
After years as a community organizer, Kaya moved to Oxford to work on connecting climate action communities internationally. She has earned distinction for her research on politically unlikely renewable energy coalitions. Her current research and engagement focus is on the emerging net-zero governance and regulatory landscape.
Kaya has served as a strategic advisor and technical expert to the UN-backed Race to Zero, the Science Based Targets initiative, and the International Standard Organization. With 15 years of experience in social and environmental sustainability, she convenes, speaks, and works regularly with organizations and governments on their net zero strategies.
Voluntary climate action isn’t so voluntary anymore
Public policy is starting to catch up with corporate climate action. Read More
At COP30, governments build on corporate climate momentum
In a new declaration, 35 countries committed to embed sustainability in procurement policies. Read More
An inside look at how corporate net-zero standards are made
A member of the expert working group of both SBTi and ISO breaks down the process. Read More
