Leidiane Ferronato Mariani
Company: Amplum Biogás
Country: Brazil
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Leidiane Ferronato Mariani has made significant contributions to the biogas sector in Brazil and beyond, with a focus on sustainability and innovation. She has been a key figure in major projects such as the Brazil Energy Programme (BEP) in Instituto 17, where she led the team responsible for biogas and residues studies, and the development of a pivotal study on the potential of biomethane in São Paulo. Through these projects, she has shaped key policy recommendations and identified opportunities for waste-to-energy solutions in Brazil. In 2022, Leidiane co-founded Amplum Biogás, a consultancy and training company that has training over 250 professionals, disseminating vital knowledge in biogas and renewable energy. As a passionate advocate for gender equality, she co-founded the Mulheres do Biogás network in 2021, which has since grown to over 520 members and was internationally recognized with the Hero of the Year award at the AD and Biogas Industry Awards in 2023. In 2024, she was awarded first place in the Best Professional category at the Melhores do Biogás (Best of Biogas) Awards. Her work exemplifies the transformative power of leadership and collaboration in advancing sustainability, promoting gender equity, and driving the global energy transition, making her an inspiration for the biogas industry and beyond.