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Katherine Phillips is an expert in carbon capture, and a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Energy practice. She helps utilities clients achieve large-scale change with strategic operational improvements, and new (digital) initiatives. She is also active in the Social Impact practice at the firm.

Before joining BCG in 2019, Katherine was a scientist in chemistry/chemicals, materials, and engineering, studying nanomaterials fabrication and carbon capture and conversion.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, chemistry, Harvard University
  • ScB, mathematics and chemistry, Brown University
  • Post-doctoral work, chemical engineering and materials science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Publications and Videos

Shifting the Direct Air Capture Paradigm | rectangle

Shifting the Direct Air Capture Paradigm

How to reduce the costs of the carbon-dioxide removal technology below $150 per ton—and transform it into an affordable solution for tackling the climate crisis.
Deep Expertise, Broad Experience