We’re thrilled to announce that Duncan Burt, our Chief Strategic Growth Officer, has been awarded the Bronze Net Zero Hero Award at the edie Net Zero Awards. This honor recognizes Duncan’s exceptional leadership and transformative impact on accelerating the global transition to net-zero carbon.
The edie Award is one of the UK’s longest running sustainability awards scheme recognising the people projects & partnerships transforming business, for good. The edie Net Zero Awards are among the most esteemed accolades in sustainability, celebrating groundbreaking innovations, technological advancements, and industry-leading decarbonization initiatives. The Net Zero Hero category highlights individuals who have shown unparalleled commitment to driving positive environmental change.
Duncan’s remarkable career includes pivotal roles, including his leadership as the Operations Director at the National Energy System Operator (NESO) where he led efforts that made it the fastest decarbonizing grid in the G20 and achieved the first coal-free day in GB electricity system history. At Reactive Technologies, Duncan drives innovative solutions like the pioneering GridVerix®, formerly known as GridMetrix® technology, which measures grid inertia with 95% accuracy. This technology is revolutionizing renewable energy integration, saving over 18 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to over 4% of the UK’s total emissions.
Reflecting on this achievement, Duncan said:
“I’m deeply honored to receive this award and proud to be part of an incredible team at Reactive Technologies, where innovation meets impact. Decarbonizing the energy sector is the defining challenge of our time, and I’m excited to continue driving forward solutions that make a real difference for our planet.”
Marc Borrett, Reactive Technologies CEO also shared his congratulations:
“Duncan’s leadership and vision have been instrumental in advancing the energy transition globally. This recognition underscores the vital role he and our team play in delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable a sustainable, zero-carbon future. Congratulations, Duncan, on this well-deserved honor.”
At Reactive Technologies, we empower grid operators, electric utilities, and asset owners to address the energy industry’s most pressing challenge – accelerating the transition to a resilient, low-carbon power grid, safer, faster. Duncan’s recognition as a Net Zero Hero is a testament to the values we uphold and the transformative impact we strive to achieve.
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