Karolina Długosz is an expert with over 15 years of experience in implementing sustainability and social impact strategies in business. She specializes in the social dimension of ESG – including responsible business conduct, human rights due diligence, employee engagement and people culture, and diversity & inclusion.

She has led programs for companies such as Danone, Capgemini Poland, and Netguru, introducing B Corporation certification and integrating formal commitments to social and environmental responsibility. Her experience includes developing employee engagement and ethics frameworks – from grant programs and whistleblowing systems to Speak Up mechanisms, Ethics Committees, and pro bono IT initiatives addressing the digital divide. A two-time recipient of the People Who Change Business award, she combines strategic thinking with empathy and a strong drive for action.

Dariusz Prasek is a recognized expert in ESG, sustainable finance, and environmental risk management, with over 30 years of international experience. At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where he spent nearly three decades, he held senior leadership roles including Director of Operations in the Environment & Sustainability Department, overseeing environmental and social due diligence, sustainability integration, and the Bank’s Green Economy Transition Strategy.

With a background in environmental engineering and extensive advisory work, Dariusz has been instrumental in advancing sustainable investment practices and circular economy solutions across sectors. He now supports organizations and boards in embedding ESG principles into strategic and financial decision-making.

Martyna Pytel is an energy auditor. She has the resources and hands-on experience to deliver Enterprise Energy Audits (AEP) and Energy Efficiency Audits (AEE), implement and continually improve ISO 50001 systems, prepare energy-efficiency analyses, and develop decarbonization strategies.

She provides end-to-end energy consulting for industrial clients – from baseline and metering plans to opportunity identification, business cases, and implementation oversight. Martyna holds degrees in Power Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Project Management.

Aleksander Czarski is a sustainability consultant specializing in climate risk analysis, covering both physical and transition risks. He began his career with internships at the U.S. Congress, where he developed strong communication and stakeholder management skills, before joining Deloitte to work on sustainability strategy, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across Central Europe.

He co-authored the report “Nature and Business: Navigating Risks and Opportunities in a Changing Landscape” with Respect Energy, offering guidance for companies facing the biodiversity crisis. At Artha, Aleksander helps organizations manage and disclose climate-related risks within evolving ESG frameworks.

Irena Pichola is a distinguished leader in sustainability and ESG with over twenty-five years of experience shaping strategy and driving transformation for major corporations and public institutions. As CEO of Artha Consulting Network, she draws on her extensive background as a Partner at Big 4, where she built and led the Sustainability Consulting practice across 17+ countries, managing a team of 140 experts and delivering more than 1000 diverse projects.

Irena’s well-honed strategic insight has been pivotal in guiding organizations through decarbonization, ESG integration, and the adoption of new regulatory standards. Her profound dedication to responsible business is evidenced by her long-standing leadership as President of the Board at the Responsible Business Forum and Chapter Zero Poland, fostering board-level climate competence.

Maciej Orczyk is an ESG professional with 8 years of experience in the banking and consulting sectors, holding the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) certificate from GARP. He specialises in sustainable finance, ESG risk analysis, and regulatory advisory, providing strategic guidance on areas such as sustainable debt instruments, ESG transaction structuring, and the implementation of frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and CSRD.

With a keen ability to navigate complex sustainability guidance and regulations, coupled with a strong commitment to effective project management that results in clear deliverables, Maciej has successfully supported numerous clients across the financial and corporate sectors.

Maciej Gwiaździński is an energy strategy and transformation expert with over 15 years of experience across Poland and Europe. At Artha Consulting Network, he contributes his expertise in energy transition and decarbonization strategy. Beyond Artha, Maciej serves as Head of Energy Strategy & Transformation at Iliard / Enerproo and as President of the IGTS Foundation.

He combines performance-driven consulting with mission-led leadership, focusing on portfolio decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainable transformation. Through IGTS, he also promotes practical sustainability education – including the Green Minutes Program, linking everyday actions to measurable environmental impact.

Magdalena Gąsiorek is a sustainability consultant specialising in decarbonisation strategy, SBTi-aligned target setting, and preparation for environmental ratings and disclosures. She supports companies in designing credible climate transition plans—grounded in data, regulation, and strategic ambition.

With a background in ESG advisory and stakeholder engagement, she works closely with executive teams to align emissions reduction with long-term business value and reputational resilience. Magda plays a key role in translating Artha’s vision into day-to-day execution — balancing structure with agility as the company grows.

Karolina Daszyńska-Żygadło is an expert in business valuation, corporate finance, and ESG, combining academic rigor with practical advisory for executives and start-ups. She designs and delivers executive education programs and workshops, including the Executive MBA at the Wrocław University of Economics and at Riga Technical University, and advises on valuation, financial due diligence, and ESG governance for clients ranging from early-stage ventures to established corporations.

As a mentor, she supports cleantech and sustainability-oriented start-ups in collaboration with incubators, accelerators, and venture funds. Her research includes over 40 publications on ESG and finance, and she serves as a jury member in the “Sustainability Reports” competition organized by the Responsible Business Forum.

Dorota Grabowska is a sustainability consultant with experience in developing and implementing ESG strategies, workplace and real estate management, and environmental efficiency. She combines business insight with genuine care for people and the environment – with particular attention to the impact of organizations on climate and biodiversity. Her work focuses on creating practical, meaningful solutions that help companies grow in a sustainable and authentic way.

At Artha, Dorota supports clients in building and implementing ESG strategies that integrate environmental, social, and business goals. She contributes to a culture of advisory based on partnership, diversity, and a shared passion for finding solutions that make a real difference – for organizations, their people, and the world around them.

Oleksandra Kharchenko is a Sustainability, ESG, and Corporate Governance expert with over a decade of experience in advisory, analysis, and strategy development. She began her career at UMG Investments, later joining Deloitte Ukraine to deliver ESG strategies, sustainability reports, and governance improvement plans for multinational organisations. Since 2022, she worked at Deloitte Poland, supporting decarbonisation planning, ESG reporting, and advising EU institutions and development banks on sustainability and compliance.

At Artha, Oleksandra aims to leverage her international ESG and climate governance expertise to help clients integrate sustainability into core strategy, strengthen regulatory alignment, and unlock long-term value through climate-resilient business transformation.

Rishabh Bhardwaj is a civil and environmental engineer specializing in decarbonization, ESG reporting, and sustainable infrastructure development. His expertise includes carbon footprint assessment, life cycle analysis (LCA), energy audit and reporting, water and wastewater treatment design, solid waste management, and environmental impact assessment (EIA).
He combines engineering design, environmental modeling, and data-driven sustainability analytics to develop practical solutions for resource optimization, pollution mitigation, and low-carbon transition. Rishabh’s work bridges technical precision with strategic environmental planning to support organizations in achieving measurable sustainability outcomes.