Jeremy Leggett is a renowned British green-energy entrepreneur, sustainability advocate and motivational speaker, widely recognised for his groundbreaking work in renewable energy and climate change. As founder and CEO of Highlands Rewilding and the founding director of Solarcentury, Jeremy has consistently led the charge in environmental transformation. He is regularly hired as a speaker for corporate events, conferences and climate summits thanks to his unique combination of visionary leadership, deep expertise and an inspiring ability to connect urgent climate action with practical solutions.
Jeremy began his professional journey as a geologist at Imperial College London, where he conducted research funded by major oil companies. However, witnessing the environmental consequences of fossil fuel dependency led him to a dramatic career pivot. In 1989, he joined Greenpeace as a climate campaigner and began authoring influential works on the subject, including “The Carbon War” in 2000. His founding of Solarcentury in 1997 marked a turning point in UK solar energy development, where he fused business acumen with a mission to combat climate change. Over the years, his roles on government advisory boards and international think tanks have further elevated his impact on global energy policy.
In recent years, Jeremy has received a number of prestigious accolades for his tireless work. In 2025, he was awarded the Blue Planet Prize, a fitting recognition of his lifelong contribution to sustainability. He previously received the Royal Dutch Honorary Sustainability Award and the Gothenburg Prize, and his book “The Winning of the Carbon War” offers a front-line view of the global energy transition. As founder of Highlands Rewilding, he now champions large-scale ecological restoration and carbon capture in the Scottish Highlands. His leadership of SolarAid, a solar-lighting charity helping entrepreneurs across Africa, underscores his commitment to climate justice and innovation at the grassroots level.
Jeremy is frequently hired as a speaker not only for his credentials and achievements but for his rare ability to inspire genuine change. With decades of frontline experience, compelling storytelling and a vision rooted in both urgency and optimism, he leaves audiences empowered to take action. Whether speaking to business leaders or policy-makers, Jeremy brings clarity, credibility and a compelling call to reimagine a sustainable future.
