Strong Climate Mission, But Concerning Culture of Extractionism and Disrespect - Associate Tradewater Employee Review

• In my experience, the company’s approach in developing countries feels extractive. They enter markets with significant bargaining power and negotiate very low payments for local consultants and technical partners. • The amounts offered for gases and local services often border disrespect and seem disproportionately small compared to the revenue later generated through the sale of carbon credits internationally. • There is limited focus on building long term local capacity or equitable partnerships. Engagement often feels transactional rather than collaborative. They claim to support the local economy but they only do that to serve their own goal of selling carbon credits. • Management culture is poor. Employee time and professional expertise are not consistently respected. • There is an expectation of long hours and constant availability, contributing to burnout. • The work environment can feel toxic. People may be spoken to harshly, and there are instances of public reprimands that damage morale. • Internal mobility is extremely limited. It is very difficult to grow into new roles or progress within the organisation. • Salaries are low relative to market standards and to the level of responsibility expected. Overall, while the environmental mission is admirable, the internal culture and operational practices make it a challenging place to work.