Marie-Pierre Paquin. Courtesy of Rio Tinto

When key industry players set net-zero carbon dioxide emission targets for 2050, it is people like Marie-Pierre Paquin who are tasked with making it happen. As chief advisor, office of the chief scientist at Rio Tinto, her job involves engaging external stakeholders in the decarbonization process and making sure that the fundamental science holds up to the multinational’s ambitions.