Roy Bedlow
Roy Bedlow | |
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| Born | May 29, 1968 United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Business executive, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Low Carbon |
Roy Bedlow (born 29 May 1968) is a prominent British business executive and entrepreneur focused on sustainable development and renewable energy sectors. He established and currently leads Low Carbon, an independent power producer based in the UK that specializes in investments in renewable energy projects. Under Bedlow's guidance, Low Carbon has successfully developed and financed initiatives in solar power, wind energy, and energy storage throughout the UK and Europe. The company achieved B Corporation certification in 2019, demonstrating compliance with rigorous social and environmental performance criteria. By 2022, Low Carbon was recognized among the top five percent of B Corps worldwide for its environmental contributions.
Prior to founding Low Carbon, Bedlow held high-level management positions at global companies such as Apple and Palm.
Beyond his role at Low Carbon, Bedlow acts as Director of Oxygen House and is a board member of Sparx, a company focused on educational innovation. He also serves as a Trustee for the 1851 Trust, a charity dedicated to education and sports, established by Olympic Gold Medallist Sir Ben Ainslie. Additionally, Bedlow holds shares in Open Planet and previously served on the board of the Rocky Mountain Institute.