PEOPLE
Our people at DCarbon are a dynamic group of professionals with a shared passion for sustainability and environmental excellence.
With a rich blend of expertise in engineering, architecture, environmental science, and sustainable development, each team member is dedicated to driving innovative solutions that meet the highest standards of sustainability. Bringing a wealth of experience from diverse projects across various sectors, our collective expertise enables us to provide tailored, impactful strategies that help our clients achieve their sustainability goals, creating lasting positive change in the built environment.
Charalampos Giannikopoulos is the founder and Managing Director of DCarbon. He holds a Diploma in Architecture & Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and an MSc in Environmental Design & Engineering from University College London, UK. Charalampos started his career in the UK as a Sustainability Coordinator of the R&D group at Aedas, a global leading architectural firm.
In 2011 he was involved in the inaugural implementation of LEED in Greece at large – scale commercial projects. With extensive experience in participating in multi-disciplinary teams on major international projects including the “Masdar City” sustainable masterplan, Charalampos has been involved in prominent commercial, industrial and educational projects in the region, including management of most LEED projects in Greece, as well as ESG and decarbonization services to real estate organizations.
Panagiotis is a Senior Sustainability Consultant and Team Coordinator at DCarbon. He holds a diploma in Civil and Structural Engineering from the Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Greece, and an MSc in Sustainable Energy from Denmark’s Technical University. Panagiotis initiated his career in the UK at Cundall, contributing to major international projects with clients such as Google and Facebook. With a career in the green building industry since 2011, Panagiotis possesses the expertise to provide guidance and consultancy on sustainability and climate change challenges. Panagiotis has actively participated in more than 100 national and international projects across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, educational, and residential sectors, focusing on the development and delivery of sustainable design solutions.
Aris is a Senior Sustainability Consultant. He holds a diploma in Civil Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece and an MSc in Design and Construction of Zero Carbon and Ultra Low Energy Buildings from the University of Dundee, UK. Post his studies, he contributed to several well-known engineering firms in Manchester and London such as Hilson Moran and Mott MacDonald, specializing inbuilding physics and sustainability engineering in the built environment working for large scale commercial and residential projects. Since 2020 Aris has been working with DCarbon, specializing in providing sustainability consultancy in high end building projects in Greece and abroad by applying globally recognized schemes such as LEED, WELL and BREEAM.
Elena Andreou is a Senior Sustainability Consultant. She holds a diploma in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and an MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering from University College London (UCL). Following her studies, she worked with prominent firms in London, such as QODA and Enhabit + Green Building Store, specializing in sustainability consultancy for large-scale residential projects, decarbonization schemes, and low energy retrofits. Since 2024, Elena has been part of DCarbon, focusing on providing sustainability consultancy for high-end building projects in Greece and internationally, utilizing globally recognized schemes like LEED, WELL, and BREEAM.
George is the Head of Operations of Dcarbon. Since 2019 he has managed the operational activities of DCarbon, preparing budgets and inventories, and overseeing the supervision of employees. His main role is to harness a working environment which encourages teamwork, energy, and creativity so that the Team members meet project goals on schedule and within budget. With his long background in the Banking Division, having the responsibility of a team to provide services to high-net-worth Customers in a setting of absolute discretion and confidentiality, has the ability to spread that philosophy to the Team to meet client expectations.
Marina is the Head of Sustainable Construction. She holds diplomas in Civil Engineering from the Technological Educational institute of Piraeus, Greece and in Interior architecture & design from DOMI Athens, Greece. She has significant experience from construction sites and is the head of sustainable construction monitoring the implementation of all sustainability requirements which are associated with the construction phase of a project. Marina is a LEED AP BD+C.
Ioanna is a Sustainability Consultant. She holds a diploma in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece and an MSc in Health, Wellbeing & Sustainable Buildings from University College London, UK. She provides support in collecting and submitting documentation for LEED certification and participates in the project teams as a sustainability consultant. Her comprehensive background positions her to contribute to the intersection of engineering and sustainable building practices. Ioanna is a LEED AP BD+C and a WELL AP.
Tatiana is a Sustainability Consultant. She holds a diploma in Chemical Engineering from University of Patras, Greece and an MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering from UCL in London, UK. She provides support in collecting and submitting documentation for LEED certification and participates in the project teams as sustainability consultant. She is focused on green building, integration of active technologies on buildings and small communities, carbon footprint and low energy building. Tatiana is a LEED AP BD+C.
Lydia is a Graduate Sustainability Consultant in DCarbon. She holds diploma in Civil Engineering from the Democritus University of Thrace, Greece. She supports collecting and submitting documentation for LEED certification and participates in the project teams as an assistant sustainability consultant. Lydia is a LEED AP BD+C.
Sourouk is an ESG Coordinator specializing in the management of ESG issues, including the development and implementation of ESG methodologies for our clients, notably focusing on GRESB and EPRA compliance. Her role involves driving sustainability and responsible business practices, ensuring alignment with global ESG standards and best practices, all aimed at creating lasting and positive impacts. She holds a diploma in Political Science and Public Administration from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece and an MSc in Sustainable Development from Harokopio University, Greece. Sourouk is a LEED Green Associate.
Nikol is a Graduate Sustainability Consultant in DCarbon. She holds a diploma in Architecture Engineering from the, University of Patras, Greece and an MSc in Architecture & the Build Environment from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. She supports collecting and submitting documentation for LEED certification and participates in the project teams as an assistant sustainability consultant. Nikol is a LEED AP BD+C.
Alexandra is an Energy Modeling Specialist in DCarbon. She holds diplomas in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and a MSc in Architectural and Building Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.