Stefanie Ólives is an accomplished lawyer and business consultant specializing in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and bioeconomy. At Machado Meyer, she leads high-impact projects that decarbonize industries and drive innovation in renewable energy and infrastructure investments. With a focus on integrating technology, ecological restoration, and circular business models, Stefanie’s work creates resilient systems that prioritize both economic growth and environmental sustainability, advancing the bioeconomy and creating a blueprint for new business models that promote long-term sustainability.

Her expertise spans green trade, project development, investment strategies, and complex negotiations. Stefanie actively contributes to the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) and co-authored the book Energy Security and Transition. She is also involved in public-private partnerships aimed at building resilient infrastructure, including projects that restore ecosystems and make supply chains fully sustainable. As a member of the Infra Women Initiative in Brazil, she collaborates on solutions for more sustainable and resilient cities.

Two notable public projects exemplify Stefanie’s impact. She played a key role in the development and negotiation of the energy supply transition for over 100 McDonald’s franchises in Brazil, in partnership with EDP. This initiative resulted in the installation of solar plants with a total capacity of 6.6 MWp, avoiding the emission of 725 tons of CO2 annually, the equivalent of planting 5,000 trees. Similarly, Stefanie worked with Atiaia Renováveis in partnership with Aché Laboratórios to develop a sustainable energy solution, set to supply solar energy with a capacity of 27.5 MWp to multiple facilities across Brazil by 2025. This project is projected to reduce Aché’s carbon emissions by 824 tons of CO2 annually, the equivalent of planting over 5,800 trees, further contributing to the company’s green initiatives.

Stefanie holds a Bachelor’s in Law from the Catholic University of Brasília, a postgraduate degree from Ibmec, and specializations in International Corporate Law from Columbia University and International Trade Negotiations from Hult International Business School. She is certified in Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures by the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and is currently specializing in Administrative Law and Public Management at the Fundação Escola Superior do Ministério Público do Brasil. Fluent in Portuguese, French, English, and Spanish, she is also conversant in Italian and Arabic.

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Forest Engineer and Specialist in Environmental Management (ESALQ - USP) and Biologist (UNESP), awarded in 2016 by the Brazilian Society of Forestry and Silviculture. Specialist and consultant in agroforestry systems and native and exotic species silviculture. More than 10 years of theoretical and practical experience in regenerative production systems. Advanced knowledge in dendrology, botanic and identification of native trees. Worked in the coordination of the field team and the development of research and innovation in the agroforestry production systems of Organic Farm ‘Fazenda da Toca’ (Brazil). Has mapped indicators for the evaluation and comparison of biophysical and socioeconomic parameters in agroforestry systems. Developed projects of forest restoration, environmental adaptation, forest seeds direct seeding, horticulture, and fruticulture agroforestry. As an extensionist, participated in sustainable projects, and technical assistance with farmers and communities in various regions of Brazil and Latin America. Extensive experience in facilitating training courses and practical workshops on regenerative production systems and forest restoration, with different types of stakeholders. She was the coordinator of the research and extension group on agroforestry systems at ESALQ - USP.