About Us
At D.A. Carlin and Company (DAC), we define sustainability as business longevity in a world of rapid change.
D.A. Carlin & Company was founded to be an amplifier of clear and strategic decision-making at a time of fast-paced change and extensive information. We make sense of complexity, from climate risk and changing regulation to technological change and geopolitical volatility.
Led by David Carlin, former Head of Risk at the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative, we bring deep technical expertise from a global network of specialists to deliver tailored solutions that leave clients better equipped to navigate a changing world. Our unique approach integrates practical capacity-building, world-class advisory services, and hands-on implementation support.
We believe that the digital and green transitions reshaping our world will produce both significant challenges and immense opportunities. Whether developing national transition plans, fulfilling disclosure requirements, or future-proofing supply chains, our mission is to ensure our clients not only adapt to change, but emerge stronger and more successful than before.
We’ve supported numerous public and private sector clients through capacity-building programs and projects in areas including:
- Climate and transition risk assessment
- Policy and regulatory risk assessment
- Effective application of AI
- Climate and nature stress testing
- Transition and adaptation planning
- Emerging opportunities
- Scenario analysis
- Client engagement
- Green finance
- Sustainability disclosures
Our Founder
David Carlin
He founded D.A.Carlin and Company to equip governments, investors, and executives across the world with future-proof tools and strategies to navigate a volatile world.
David has taught at Cambridge University, King’s College London, and University College Dublin. He founded the UNEP Risk Centre, which provides practical resources for managing environmental risks and unlocking opportunities for financial actors.
David is a frequent keynote speaker at COPs and global summits, and his insights have appeared in outlets including the Financial Times, Reuters, and Time Magazine.
Kate Roselli
Kate Roselli is a stakeholder engagement leader that has worked across Fortune 500 companies, startups, educational institutions, and NGOs bringing together diverse groups to achieve large-scale impact.
Maite Salinas
Maite Salinas is a sustainability consultant specializing in climate finance and helping organizations navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Liang Qian
Liang Qian is a climate risk specialist with over ten years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on climate and nature risk management, quantitative analysis, and regulatory reporting.
Nader Rahman
Nader Rahman is a journalist and communications professional with close to a decade of experience working at the UN.
Sam Armstrong
Sam Armstrong has extensive experience in operations and project management as well as managing day-to-day office functions across businesses.
Yvonne Bailey
Yvonne Bailey is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for excellence in organizational efficiency and client relationship management