Dr. Matthias Egger is an environmental scientist and purpose-driven leader with expertise in environmental pollution, biogeochemistry, and sustainability. He is dedicated to advancing a sustainable future by harnessing the power of science, technology, and education. With a background spanning academia, applied research, and entrepreneurship, he applies a systems-thinking lens to tackle some of the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. What sets his work apart is a deep commitment to clarity over complexity, and a proven ability to bridge science and strategy to make impact visible, investable, and transformative.
As Director of Environmental and Social Affairs at The Ocean Cleanup, Dr. Egger leads the organization’s environmental and social impact strategy, ensuring that its global operations deliver maximum benefit to both ecosystems and communities. His work contributes to international policy discussions and drives research that informs large-scale technological solutions for plastic pollution.
He is also the founder and CEO of Empaqtify GmbH (formerly Egger Research and Consulting GmbH), a company dedicated to enabling measurable environmental and social impact. Empaqtify supports organizations and investors in turning ambition into action by providing the scientific expertise, data-driven tools, and independent verification needed to assess performance, demonstrate value, and align funding with real-world outcomes.
Dr. Egger frequently publishes peer-reviewed research, speaks at international conferences, and collaborates with media and institutions to translate complex science into actionable strategies. His work is driven by the belief that technology, guided by rigorous science and thoughtful policy, can create lasting and positive change for people and the planet.
As Director of Environmental and Social Affairs at The Ocean Cleanup, Dr. Egger leads the organization’s environmental and social impact strategy, ensuring that its global operations deliver maximum benefit to both ecosystems and communities. His work contributes to international policy discussions and drives research that informs large-scale technological solutions for plastic pollution.
He is also the founder and CEO of Empaqtify GmbH (formerly Egger Research and Consulting GmbH), a company dedicated to enabling measurable environmental and social impact. Empaqtify supports organizations and investors in turning ambition into action by providing the scientific expertise, data-driven tools, and independent verification needed to assess performance, demonstrate value, and align funding with real-world outcomes.
Dr. Egger frequently publishes peer-reviewed research, speaks at international conferences, and collaborates with media and institutions to translate complex science into actionable strategies. His work is driven by the belief that technology, guided by rigorous science and thoughtful policy, can create lasting and positive change for people and the planet.
