Joseph Kochanski is a sustainability professional with 15+ years' experience working in third-party social and environmental certification programs. His areas of expertise center around carbon dioxide removal crediting programs, social auditing, responsible forestry, and traceability of natural resources, including forest products, seafood, and palm oil. In a multitude of capacities during his career, he has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies on their sustainability goals, particularly around net zero commitments, and the responsible sourcing of natural resources. Hailing from rural Wisconsin, USA, Joseph has a passion for environmental conservation and sustainable practices within agricultural and forestry dependent communities.