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Carlo Stella

Managing Partner

Global Practice Leader, Sustainability

United Arab Emirates

Carlo is Manging Partner and Global Head of Sustainability Practice

Carlo Stella

Areas of Focus

Education

Politecnico di Torino (Italy),
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois at Chicago (USA)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Past Experience

CERN (Geneva)
internship

Country Grouping
MENA

Carlo Stella

Carlo is Managing Partner and Global Head of Sustainability Practice.

His main areas of expertise cover strategy definition, organizational design, transformation programs where he infuses sustainability as relevant for the clients. He has practiced his skills in several industries, such as postal, travel, private equity, FMCG, manufacturing and financial services before focusing more in latter years on utilities and public sector.

Accustomed to work with multicultural teams in different countries, Carlo started his career with Arthur D. Little in Italy, where he was involved in projects in several countries, e.g., Belgium, China, Croatia, France, Italy and Switzerland. In 2013, Carlo participated in the Arthur D. Little international mobility program, and then transferred permanently to the Dubai office.

Beyond his role as Global Practice Leder, Sustainability Practice Carlo is actively engaged in company development through his active participation in the internal ESG Steering Committee as well as in leading the ESG and Collaboration initiatives in ADL Middle East and India

Carlo is fluent in Italian, English and French, and has basic communication skills in Arabic.

Aluminum: The path to green
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Aluminum: The path to green
Global aluminum consumption is on a path to reach 124 million tons by 2030, but growth comes at an environmental cost. Production of the silvery white element is energy-intensive, pumping out more CO2 than most other metals. In the context of decarbonization pledges, the onus is on the aluminum industry to build a greener future. This Viewpoint examines the many facets of green aluminum with a focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its potential to lead the change.
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Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
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Oil, petrochemicals & water: Finding a new equilibrium
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Waste, Water & Circularity
Oil, petrochemicals & water: Finding a new equilibrium
Water is a vital resource for human life — and for many industrial processes. Water scarcity is a growing global trend, exacerbated by climate change and increasing demand. As major users of water, how can the oil refining and petrochemical sectors improve water management, guarantee supply, and protect the local environment? This Viewpoint explains the current context and outlines strategies to meet the industry’s current and future water challenges.
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Successful private sector participation in noncore defense activities
Aerospace & Defense
Successful private sector participation in noncore defense activities
Defense entities are facing increasing complexity. While defense budgets are decreasing in real terms, the range of threats is widening. Managing the integration of technology and capabilities across land, sea, air, and space is ever more crucial. These challenges require an emphasis on core defense activities. Expanding private sector participation (PSP) in noncore defense services and assets is an option that improves focus, meets challenges, and frees up budgets for frontline activities.
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Hydrogen
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Hydrogen
While much of the focus on achieving net zero has been on green electricity, momentum is growing behind hydrogen within the energy transition, with the IEA predicting a four-fold increase in demand between now and 2040.
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Water supply for mining industry
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Water supply for mining industry: The Chile case
Carlo Stella
Government agencies, water and wastewater utilities, and engineering and mining companies are seeking to optimize water supply, decrease water consumption, and recycle water needed for sustainable production of critical metals and minerals. Recently, Arthur D. Little (ADL) took a deep dive into mining in Chile and studied the actions the industry there took to address the country’s water scarcity issues. Other parts of the world struggle with similar obstacles and may find guidance in this Viewpoint useful to help overcome them.
Find out more

Carlo Stella

Carlo is Managing Partner and Global Head of Sustainability Practice.

His main areas of expertise cover strategy definition, organizational design, transformation programs where he infuses sustainability as relevant for the clients. He has practiced his skills in several industries, such as postal, travel, private equity, FMCG, manufacturing and financial services before focusing more in latter years on utilities and public sector.

Accustomed to work with multicultural teams in different countries, Carlo started his career with Arthur D. Little in Italy, where he was involved in projects in several countries, e.g., Belgium, China, Croatia, France, Italy and Switzerland. In 2013, Carlo participated in the Arthur D. Little international mobility program, and then transferred permanently to the Dubai office.

Beyond his role as Global Practice Leder, Sustainability Practice Carlo is actively engaged in company development through his active participation in the internal ESG Steering Committee as well as in leading the ESG and Collaboration initiatives in ADL Middle East and India

Carlo is fluent in Italian, English and French, and has basic communication skills in Arabic.

Aluminum: The path to green
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Aluminum: The path to green
Global aluminum consumption is on a path to reach 124 million tons by 2030, but growth comes at an environmental cost. Production of the silvery white element is energy-intensive, pumping out more CO2 than most other metals. In the context of decarbonization pledges, the onus is on the aluminum industry to build a greener future. This Viewpoint examines the many facets of green aluminum with a focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its potential to lead the change.
Find out more
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Seabed mining: A $20 trillion opportunity
Seabed mining offers a unique US $20 trillion opportunity to extract critical minerals that are essential for batteries, electric vehicles (EVs), and other green technologies. This Viewpoint explores the economic potential and environmental impact of seabed mining as an alternative to traditional land-based mining, which faces challenges due to declining ore grades, stricter environmental regulations, and rising production costs.
Find out more
Oil, petrochemicals & water: Finding a new equilibrium
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Waste, Water & Circularity
Oil, petrochemicals & water: Finding a new equilibrium
Water is a vital resource for human life — and for many industrial processes. Water scarcity is a growing global trend, exacerbated by climate change and increasing demand. As major users of water, how can the oil refining and petrochemical sectors improve water management, guarantee supply, and protect the local environment? This Viewpoint explains the current context and outlines strategies to meet the industry’s current and future water challenges.
Find out more
Successful private sector participation in noncore defense activities
Aerospace & Defense
Successful private sector participation in noncore defense activities
Defense entities are facing increasing complexity. While defense budgets are decreasing in real terms, the range of threats is widening. Managing the integration of technology and capabilities across land, sea, air, and space is ever more crucial. These challenges require an emphasis on core defense activities. Expanding private sector participation (PSP) in noncore defense services and assets is an option that improves focus, meets challenges, and frees up budgets for frontline activities.
Find out more
Hydrogen
Energy, Utilities & Resources
Hydrogen
While much of the focus on achieving net zero has been on green electricity, momentum is growing behind hydrogen within the energy transition, with the IEA predicting a four-fold increase in demand between now and 2040.
Find out more
Water supply for mining industry
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
Water supply for mining industry: The Chile case
Carlo Stella
Government agencies, water and wastewater utilities, and engineering and mining companies are seeking to optimize water supply, decrease water consumption, and recycle water needed for sustainable production of critical metals and minerals. Recently, Arthur D. Little (ADL) took a deep dive into mining in Chile and studied the actions the industry there took to address the country’s water scarcity issues. Other parts of the world struggle with similar obstacles and may find guidance in this Viewpoint useful to help overcome them.
Find out more

More About Carlo
  • Politecnico di Torino (Italy),
    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Illinois at Chicago (USA)
    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • CERN (Geneva)
    internship