Charles Sainsbury (EMA Vice Chair)

Energy and Sustainability Manager at Eden Project

Charles is a registered lead assessor for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and has been a board director for the Energy Managers Association (EMA) since 2023.

With over 10 years’ experience spanning across a number of sectors including healthcare, property management and hospitality, Charles’ expertise lies in building services, energy performance contracting, on-site generation and low carbon building design.

In his current role as Energy and Sustainability Manager at the Eden Project, Charles is responsible for delivering the organisation’s approach to regenerative sustainability both at Eden Project Cornwall and in the design and construction of future Eden Project sites. He is also responsible for all aspects of energy and water provision including utilities procurement.