Primary industry: Consulting | Secondary industry: Environmental
Dr. Shiva Zargar is the Co-founder and Director of Science and LCA at Build Neutral Inc., a Canadian, Indigenous-owned research and sustainability firm. She supports early-stage founders at the intersection of science, commercialization, and market credibility, helping them navigate sustainability, climate, and environmental performance with confidence.
With expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon accounting, and emerging technologies, Dr. Zargar works with startups across construction, materials, clean tech, energy, bio-products, and agri-food. She translates complex environmental analysis into practical, decision-ready insights that inform product design, procurement requirements, investor discussions, and regulatory compliance from a life cycle perspective.
Dr. Zargar has led, reviewed, and verified numerous ISO-aligned LCAs and EPDs and has contributed to standards and PCR development. She is particularly effective with first-time founders who “don’t know what they don’t know,” helping them avoid common pitfalls such as misaligned scopes, weak data strategies, or overstated sustainability claims.
As an Expert Advisor, she brings a practical, science-driven, and strategic lens, helping founders build sustainability roadmaps that scale with the business without slowing momentum.