Person · Manager

Andy Bäcker

Manager

Bilbao

A sustainability professional since 1995, according to his biography. My professional goal is simple but ambitious: to contribute to the greatest net positive impact on this planet in the shortest possible time. Why? Because I'm deeply concerned about the direction we're taking and I think we can - and should - do better. I began to specialize in sustainability in 1995. I have had the privilege of working with talented people in this field, including pioneer William McDonough. I have been involved in projects ranging from small-scale initiatives to multimillion dollar programmes. I have worked in the private sector (customers: IBM, Ford, GAP, Pfizer, ArcelorMittal, BBVA...), the public sector and academia. I have also founded my own companies focused on sustainability and innovation. Having lived in 8 countries (and worked in many more) has taught me how people, businesses and regions approach sustainability differently. In recent years, a key aspect has become clearer: behaviour and decision-making play a crucial role in sustainable action. The field of behavioral science helps to understand what motivates or blocks positive change. As one of the first to adopt emerging technologies, I have supported the rise of AI since its inception and actively use it in various ways. I am always willing to connect with those who wish to collaborate, exchange ideas or simply explore how technology and sustainability can work together to build a better future.

Explore improvements

8 recorded improvements 1 document

Impact

points accumulated

Reliability

Support for the information

Formulas and versions

Detail of score

The data are calculated with improvements, evidence and connections currently published in EkoPulse.

Model used for this calculation: Impact 2.0 · Reliability 1.3.

Impact: 46 points

Cumulative score

Provisional model: each improvement is assessed by its reach for this profile type, from symbolic to transformative. The same work counts once. Contributions are combined with diminishing returns, and relevant relationships are added. Evidence adds 0 direct Impact points. This does not measure tonnes or net impact.

The highest reach levels require human confirmation; until then they receive a conservative rating. New or edited improvements use a provisional level until their current text is reviewed.

8 sustainable improvements (weighed by their reach)+45.6

6 improvements with evidence+0

20 ecosystem connections+0.425

Profile’s own base46

Ecosystem influence+0

Total impact46

The own base combines practices and direct relationships. Direct relationships and ecosystem influence together add at most 4 points. Ecosystem influence can extend up to 3 steps away and depends on relationship trust and nearby profiles’ data. A disputed relationship transmits no influence through the graph, although it can retain direct credit if its category is eligible. Relationships do not generate negative points. Now add up. 0,2 points, rounded to 0 on the score.

The advisory thresholds are 25 profiles with improvements, 5 with at least 25 points and at least one reaching 95 points. The current figures are 2, 1 and 46, respectively. Reaching these thresholds does not activate comparison: it requires a model decision.

Reliability: C

63 / 100

The model first places the information in a band according to its supporting evidence. It then calculates the score within that band.

Documented, mainly with first-party sources

Applicable band60–69

Coverage: 6 of 8 improvements with evidence

Band baseline60

Practice coverage+1.27

Source diversity+0.72

Documentary support+0

Source independence+0

Corroboration+0

Profile information+0.54

Direct relationships+0.05

Ecosystem support+0

Total reliability63 / 100

Contributions are shown rounded; the total uses the original calculation before final rounding. Ecosystem support is already included and is not added again. Under the current model, the maximum attainable is B+ (84/100).

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Evolution of the score

The history shows saved snapshots, not a live calculation. Each snapshot retains the model used to calculate it; a model change does not by itself mean the profile’s activity changed.

Two different scales; the heights of the curves cannot be compared.

Updated model · Discontinuity indicates a change in methodology.

View snapshots and methodology

Two different scales, the same dates. Only recorded snapshots are shown; earlier scores are not reconstructed.

EkoPulse scores are recalculated as the available information changes and the evaluation model evolves. Methodological improvements may result in changes in the score that do not necessarily reflect an equivalent change in profile performance.

Catch (UTC)	Impact	Reliability	Model
23/8/2026, 03:21:50	35	61 (C)	1.1
23/8/2026, 21:55:08	35	61 (C)	1.2
28/8/2026, 22:36:49	27	61 (C)	1.2.1
29/8/2026, 15:55:49	27	63 (C)	1.3
30/8/2026, 03:59:21	27	63 (C)	1.3
31/8/2026, 03:59:21	27	63 (C)	1.3
1/9/2026, 03:04:28	27	63 (C)	1.3
2/9/2026, 03:04:28	27	63 (C)	1.3
8/9/2026, 14:49:22	27,43	63 (C)	1.4
10/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	64 (C)	1.4
11/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	64 (C)	1.4
21/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	63 (C)	1.4
22/9/2026, 03:00:27	28,43	63 (C)	1.4

Impact Reference

There's not enough yet people with a public score to offer a useful reference. It takes at least 3; now there is 2.

Sustainable improvements

8 recorded improvements · A selection to get started

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Energy

Energy

Production and consumption of renewable energy Added by EkoPulseThe house where I live and work has a 17kWp photovoltaic installation and 15kWh storage.

Mobility

Mobility

Use of electric car Added by EkoPulseCar recharges high % with solar power

Evidence and references

Waste

Waste

Composting Added by EkoPulseWe compost non-animal material in our garden composter

Evidence and references

Community and persons

Other

Metrics

Impact and reliability over time

The history shows saved snapshots, not a live calculation. Each snapshot retains the model used to calculate it; a model change does not by itself mean the profile’s activity changed.

Two different scales; the heights of the curves cannot be compared.

Updated model · Discontinuity indicates a change in methodology.

View snapshots and methodology

Two different scales, the same dates. Only recorded snapshots are shown; earlier scores are not reconstructed.

The milestones distinguish the beginning of an action and its registration in EkoPulse. They do not automatically attribute a punctuation change to that action.

Catch (UTC)	Impact	Reliability	Model
23/8/2026, 03:21:50	35	61 (C)	1.1
23/8/2026, 21:55:08	35	61 (C)	1.2
28/8/2026, 22:36:49	27	61 (C)	1.2.1
29/8/2026, 15:55:49	27	63 (C)	1.3
30/8/2026, 03:59:21	27	63 (C)	1.3
31/8/2026, 03:59:21	27	63 (C)	1.3
1/9/2026, 03:04:28	27	63 (C)	1.3
2/9/2026, 03:04:28	27	63 (C)	1.3
8/9/2026, 14:49:22	27,43	63 (C)	1.4
10/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	64 (C)	1.4
11/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	64 (C)	1.4
21/9/2026, 03:53:46	27,43	63 (C)	1.4
22/9/2026, 03:00:27	28,43	63 (C)	1.4

Consumption and other measurements

No public measurements are available for this profile yet.

Frameworks and recognitions

LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

Recorded recognition

USGBC

Contributions to the SDGs

Declared links

6 links to improvements

Objectives / Goals

Improving the planet (2040) Added by EkoPulse

Contributing to generate the greatest positive impact for the planet in the shortest possible time

Personal health: Reduce my weight to 72,5kg. (2027) Added by EkoPulse

A sustainable lifestyle also involves being healthy. I am therefore setting a goal to lose weight and reach 72,5kg during 2027, starting from 83,6kg as of 21/09/2026.

Connected ecosystem