Karla Kemp

As a Sustainability Consultant at K-3 IMPACT with over nine years of experience, I contribute to creating resilient businesses and communities by focusing on resource conservation, energy efficiency, and life cycle assessments. My work enables organizations to address climate change through actionable strategies, including waste management analysis, supply chain optimization, and renewable energy promotion. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders, I help drive sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and improve operational performance.

My contributions extend to agricultural land management and hemp fiber manufacturing development, aligning with global sustainability goals. With a proven track record in environmental planning and impact assessments from my roles at K-3 IMPACT and VIVA Ministry, I empower organizations to implement best practices and enhance resilience. Passionate about sustainability, I aim to drive transformative change by integrating innovative solutions into operational frameworks.

Experienced Sustainability Consultant with over a decade of proven leadership in domestic and international environmental project management, sustainable development, and corporate responsibility. Demonstrated expertise in life cycle assessments, waste management, and resource efficiency, with a strong focus on the food-water-energy nexus and supply chain emissions reduction. Successfully led sustainability initiatives for government, academic, and private sector clients, including viticulture best practices in Italy and strategic sustainability planning in U.S. municipalities.

Adept in climate change adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and stakeholder engagement, with advanced skills in technical analysis, policy development, and community resilience planning.

Holds a Master of Arts in Global Sustainability from the University of South Florida, with a focus on climate change, renewable energy, and systems thinking. Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Environmental Studies from Eckerd College, providing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in sustainable business practices, environmental policy, and resource management. Further credentialed with a VIVA Vineyard Sustainability Management Executive Certification, emphasizing sustainable agriculture and vitiviniculture practices.