Our Team

At Climate Balanced, our team brings together consultants, analysts, policy experts, and traders in a truly multidisciplinary structure. Each member contributes deep expertise to deliver impact across carbon project development, ESG and sustainability reporting, and environmental compliance. We navigate the complexities of carbon markets with data-driven insights while guiding organizations through evolving policies and regulations. More than advisors, we are partners in shaping a sustainable future—driven by transparency, measurable outcomes, and lasting value.

Team

Mertcan, a graduate of Middle East Technical University with a degree in Mining Engineering, has built his career in the fields of sustainability, carbon markets, and climate policy. He has been involved in technical and business development activities in areas such as voluntary carbon markets, carbon footprint calculation, CBAM compliance, LCA, and EPD. His expertise lies in both the technical and commercial aspects of carbon crediting processes, contributing to the development of carbon reduction roadmaps integrated into companies' ESG strategies. He currently serves as the Carbon Market Manager at Climate Balanced.

Dena Maraka, a dual citizen of the United States and Jordan, graduated in 2020 from the German Jordanian University with a degree in Water and Environmental Engineering. Between 2022 and 2024, she worked as an ESG Consultant at SLR Consulting Ltd. and previously served as an ESG Analyst at Sustainability Excellence from 2020 to 2021. She has experience in ESG score optimization, sustainability strategies, and green bonds.

İlke graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU) in July 2023. During her undergraduate studies, she focused on a Municipal Integrated Solid Waste Management Project, which included scenarios for source-based waste separation and processes such as recycling, composting, and biomethanization. She is currently working as a Carbon Market Specialist at Climate Balanced.

Suel Sumru graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Hacettepe University in August 2024. During her undergraduate studies, she focused on Air Quality Pollution and Management. She is currently working as a Assistant Carbon Market Specialist at Climate Balanced.

Omar is a graduate of the Warsaw University of Technology with a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Al-Hussain Technical University. His expertise covers structural engineering, sustainability in building design, and the integration of eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions. Professionally, he has worked on carbon emission reduction projects, LCA assessments, and sustainability consulting, including roles at Trebbi Polska and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in Jordan. Omar has also contributed as a BIM Structural Engineer and developed structural design packages, bills of quantities, and carbon emission analyses for large-scale projects. His international exposure includes work in Jordan, Poland, and France, bringing strong technical, analytical, and sustainability skills to his consultancy role at Climate Balanced. He is currently working as an ESG Specialist at Climate Balanced.

Halenur graduated in January 2025 from Middle East Technical University with a B.Sc. degree in Environmental Engineering, where she focused on sustainable resource management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and water quality modeling. She has been working as a Carbon Project Specialist for over a year, contributing to carbon markets, sustainability assessments, and environmental compliance. Her work involves supporting carbon crediting projects under international standards and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.