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Steph Byrom

General Manager, Decarbonisation
I help mining companies to reduce their emissions.
Industry
Mining and Resources
Company
Loop Decarbonisation Solutions Sponsored by WISER
Job Level
Senior

Ask me about

  • How mining can be part of the climate solution
  • Career pathways into climate, energy, and mining
  • How I decided on my career path
  • What decarbonisation means and how we reduce emissions in mining

About me

My career path has evolved through a series of defining pivots. When I left school, I initially planned to pursue criminology, inspired by a version of the field that didn’t quite match the reality once I explored it further. After one semester, I shifted to studying International Politics at the University of Queensland, where I became increasingly interested in global development—particularly through examining the Millennium Development Goals and the role of energy access in enabling social and economic progress. It wasn’t until I started my master’s that I realised I could bring these interests together by working in the mining sector to drive climate and decarbonisation outcomes. Since then, my journey has focused on creating practical emissions‑reduction solutions within heavy industry.

About my role

  • Calm
  • Idealistic
  • Logical
  • Passionate
  • Practical

I am the General Manager – Decarbonisation at Loop, where I lead the strategic development and delivery of emissions reduction solutions across the resources and energy sectors. In this role, I oversee decarbonisation project origination, commercial partnerships, and technical program execution, with a focus on methane abatement, carbon management, and low‑emissions infrastructure. I work closely with mining operators, government stakeholders, and technology providers to design scalable, commercially viable pathways to net zero. I am responsible for aligning project delivery with regulatory frameworks, funding mechanisms, and evolving market opportunities, while building multidisciplinary teams to support implementation. Through my leadership, I am driving practical, industry‑led decarbonisation initiatives that balance environmental performance with operational and economic outcomes.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, International Politics
  • Masters of Sustainable Systems, Environmental Markets
  • PhD Candidate, Australian Energy Policy

Subjects

  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Languages
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)

Awards

  • All Hallows School 2001-2005
  • Social Justice Captain 2005
  • Service to Sport 2003, 2004, 2005

Hobbies

  • Bike riding
  • Gardening
  • Gym
  • Hiking
  • Travel

Pets

  • 3 Dog

15 year old me!!

“You’ll have many chances to get where you want. Don’t stress about knowing everything, just focus on your next step.”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Studied abroad
  2. Started working as a junior, learning and asking questions
  3. Changed from a comfortable role
  4. Became a parent
  5. Aligned my values with my role

My typical day

My employer

Through UNIQ You’s partnership with Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources (WISER) we have been excited to welcome Advisors from a diverse range of companies. Read more about this Advisors employer below. From concept through to execution, our unique capabilities allow us to manage the decarbonisation solution from end-to-end. Our extensive operational experience allows us to effectively manage the interactions between active mining and the decarbonisation activities to mitigate risk and maintain production.