Justin Richter

Systems Sustainability Principal

OCT 2024 - PRESENT · 2 years

Advisory practice focused on product lifecycle impact assessment, circular systems strategy, and Scope 3 decarbonization for industrial and technology sectors.

Sr. Sustainability Impact Manager (TPM)

MAR 2022 - OCT 2024 · 2.7 years

Founded and led the Sustainability Science, Methodologies, and Standards (SSMS) program from zero, establishing the scientific and data infrastructure foundation for all Microsoft cloud hardware emissions accounting.

Adjunct Professor

JAN 2019 - JAN 2024 · 5.1 years

Designed and delivered undergraduate course on electronic waste, toxic materials, and conflict minerals; facilitated community outreach on e-waste and circular supply chains.

Senior GHG Auditor & LCA Consultant

JAN 2022 - DEC 2022 · 1 year

Certified lead verifier under CA-LCFS; led technical training for junior engineers in GHG accounting audit methodology; guided clients on LCA data needs and process modeling.

Social LCA Consultant (Contract)

JAN 2021 - JAN 2022 · 1.1 years

Mapped embodied social impact and risk of social harm across global manufacturing supply chains for large multinational clients.

Postdoctoral Scholar

APR 2020 - JAN 2022 · 1.8 years

Authored U.S. Government policy guidance on REE and Critical Mineral supply chain resilience; developed Python modules for SWOLF; managed undergraduate research scholars.

Lead Auditor & LCA Consultant

JAN 2019 - JAN 2022 · 3.1 years

Verified and validated GHG accounting calculations for biomaterials production systems under ISCC, RSB, RSPO, CA-LCFS, and Bonsucro standards; developed novel environmental metrics and geospatial Scope 3 modeling.

Founder & Principal

JAN 2005 - JAN 2010 · 5.1 years

Founded and operated a wholesale and retail natural colored diamond S-Corp; managed sourcing, client relationships, pricing strategy, and business development.