Alexis McGivern is Head of Stakeholder Engagement and a Research Fellow at Oxford Net Zero, where she translates research into action to promote credible, justice-aligned net zero strategies. Her work focuses on the governance of corporate net zero commitments, advancing high-integrity guidance through voluntary initiatives and standards.

A key area of Alexis’ work involves revising net zero standards for professional services providers, specifically encouraging a shift from purely operational emissions towards the emissions of their clients that have been enabled by the strategic advice of PSPs. Alexis co-created and co-leads the Global Youth Climate Training Programme, which has equipped more than 5,000 young climate activists with a deep understanding of the UNFCCC negotiations. Alexis is a member of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol's Technical Working Group, contributing to the first revision of the Corporate Standard in two decades. In addition, she co-leads the Oxford Sustainable Business Programme, an executive education initiative designed to empower sustainability leaders. Prior to her current role, she worked at the International Union for Conservation of Nature on marine biodiversity conservation.