Profile
Dr. Victoria Johnson has 18 years of experience in climate change, net zero policy, social impact appraisal, and low-carbon innovation. At Steer Economic Development, Victoria leads the net zero offer, managing a range of projects within this domain and providing subject matter expertise across Steer Economic Development and the wider Steer Group.
With a multidisciplinary background in low-carbon innovation and as an award-winning knowledge exchange practitioner, Victoria brings a comprehensive understanding of the net zero and low-carbon innovation domains.
She has led major projects such as the Renewables and Electric Vehicle Enabling Works for London Luton Airport and the Rapid Review Assessment of the Benefits, Costs, and Risks of Transferring Woodland Assets to Third Parties for the Welsh Government.
Victoria's expertise includes energy policy, strategy, innovation, and transition, as well as social, environmental, and economic impact assessment. She supports clients in developing evidence-based strategies that align infrastructure investment and transport planning with net zero targets and broader sustainability goals. She works across the project lifecycle, from initial policy development and climate risk assessments to the delivery of sustainable transport strategies and environmental impact evaluations, ensuring clients can respond effectively to the climate challenge while delivering long-term social and economic benefits.