Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is the primary greenhouse gas emitted through human activities and the largest contributor to global warming. Although CO2 is naturally present in the atmosphere and part of the Earth's carbon cycle, the carbon cycle is being altered through human existence. It is estimated that over 36 billion tonnes of CO, was released into the atmosphere in 2022, primarily as a result of coal, oil, and gas production. Greenhouse gas emissions have reached record levels in recent years, and this trend is set to continue. It is expected that the world's carbon emissions will now force average global temperatures to increase by more than 1.5 degrees C.
The volume of waste produced globally is expanding with the world’s population and the rate of economic growth in developing countries. Applying technology to develop circular economy solutions transforms mounting waste into value and drives decarbonization.
Verto provides commercial development and management services to individual projects, companies and portfolios with the objective of creating best-in-class decarbonization platforms. In addition to developing its own projects, Verto offers project development, asset management and governance services on an advisory basis. Clients include project sponsors, owners and investors.
The Managing Partners of Verto have developed, owned and operated their own decarbonization and Waste to Value enterprises, and together originated and managed significant Waste to Value portfolios on behalf of a major global institutional investor – Verto understands the decarbonization Waste to Value opportunity!
Generation of power and/or heat from waste-derived fuels
Production of fuels (solid, liquid, or gases) from the transformation of residue streams
Repurposing, recycling, and the conversion of end-of-life materials to produce new resources.
As a supporter of the UN-sponsored PRI, Verto is committed to the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into our management practices, while supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals that align with our core business.
Verto, together with its network of commercial and technical partners, develops projects and supports
client project development and management requirements
in North America, Europe and MENA
Global Technical Partner:
Verto was built on the foundation of 60+ years of combined institutional industry experience, with an extensive global network of commercial and technical resources and a passion to leave a legacy that future generations will be proud of.
Glenn is a highly experienced executive, who has more than three decades of diverse international experience involving both private and public companies. He has a seasoned view of what it takes to successfully partner with multiple stakeholders in differing jurisdictions, to ensure success through the application of entrepreneurial drive and strategic execution.
Glenn's senior leadership, operational and investing experience spans numerous aspects of the Energy and Infrastructure asset classes, encompassing institutional fund raising, structured financing, merger, acquisition, and restructuring, with a special focus on renewable energy and sustainable resource development.
Glenn holds a Bachelor of Engineering with honors from the University of West England and has the distinctions of Eur.Ing., CEng, MIMechE and MIGasE
Wayne is a hands-on executive with a track record of building businesses and teams. With over three decades of leadership, operating and investing experience across a wide variety of diverse situations Wayne understands the critical balance between strong stakeholder relationships and the ability to navigate commercial nuances in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Wayne's leadership, operating and investing experience ranges from start-up to multinational across multiple industries, including advisory, manufacturing, renewable energy, merchant & institutional investing, where he created successful corporate partnerships, executed strategic restructurings and achieved commercial success with global utility companies.
Wayne holds BA (Honors) and MAcc degrees from the University of Waterloo and is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.
Comprised of industry experts, entrepreneurs, and seasoned investors who provide governance, thought leadership and shareholder representation.
Glenn Smith is a highly experienced executive, who has more than three decades of diverse international business experience involving both private and public companies. He has a seasoned view of what it takes to successfully partner with multiple stakeholders in differing jurisdictions, to ensure success through the application of entrepreneurial drive and strategic execution.
Glenn's senior leadership and operational experience spans numerous aspects of the Energy and Infrastructure asset classes, encompassing institutional fund raising, structured financing, merger, acquisition, and restructuring, with a special focus on renewable energy and sustainable resource development. For the ten years prior to joining the Verto team Glenn held a number of C level and Managing Director roles in both private and publicly held companies.
Glenn holds a Bachelor of Engineering with honors from the University of West England and has the distinctions of Eur.Ing., CEng, MIMechE and MIGasE.
Michael Naylor has been a board member and private investor in a number of successful clean energy related businesses, most notably K Road Solar LLC and K Road DG LLC in North America; and New Energy Finance Ltd (sold to Bloomberg) and Soltech Energy Sweden AB in Europe.
Michael is a Non Executive Director of the London FTSE listed Jupiter Green Investment Trust plc, where he is Chairman of the board. Advisory Board appointments include the $400 million Toronto based water private equity fund XPV Water Partners LLP, and the renewable energy focused $4 billion AUM Funds of the emerging markets private equity firm Actis based in London.
Michael was a founding board member of the NTR Foundation, a Dublin based non-profit created by the Roche family office to address the challenges posed by the issues of climate change, resource sustainability and security of energy supply.
In 2013, Michael joined the board of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
Wayne Young is a hands-on executive who works closely with Verto's investors as well as its investees through all phases of each investment. With three decades of experience managing a wide variety of diverse situations Wayne understands the critical balance between strong stakeholder relationships and the ability to navigate commercial nuances in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Wayne's leadership and operating experience spans multiple industries, including renewable energy, merchant investing and consumer goods, where he has created successful corporate partnerships, executed strategic restructurings and achieved commercial success with global utility companies and other energy industry actors. For the ten years prior to joining the Verto team Wayne was president of a major Canadian solid biofuel manufacturer and marketer where he gained extensive experience in the global wood pellet trade.
Wayne holds BA (Honors) and MAcc degrees from the University of Waterloo and is a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant.
