ICF Appoints Climate Center Executive Director

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ICF has appointed Michael Jung as the executive director of the ICF Climate Center, a platform dedicated to climate research and insights. Jung, who has over 25 years of experience in climate and energy policy, previously served as vice president for government affairs at the Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative. His leadership is crucial at a time when climate challenges intensify and significant federal funding is being allocated for climate initiatives. The ICF Climate Center aims to leverage the expertise of over 2,000 climate professionals to provide impactful research and analyses.

Positive

• Michael Jung brings 25 years of experience in climate and energy sectors.
• The ICF Climate Center aims to enhance research on climate issues, which could attract new clients and funding.
• Jung's leadership may strengthen ICF's position in the growing climate consultancy market.

Negative

• Concerns about continuity and experience gaps with the leadership change.

Michael Jung to Lead Company's Platform for Science-based Climate Research and Insights

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, today announced Michael Jung as the executive director of the ICF Climate Center, the company's thought leadership platform that offers climate research and insights to help organizations achieve their climate goals.   

Jung brings 25 years of experience in climate, energy and public policy having worked with various government agencies, utilities and private companies on developing related strategies and plans. Jung's most recent role was vice president for government affairs at the Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative. Additionally, Jung was an early team member at several notable clean technology startups, including Silver Spring Networks and Utilidata.

"We stand at a critical moment in history as our infrastructure ages, extreme weather events fueled by climate change become more frequent, and the federal government deploys historic levels of new funding to address climate change," said Anne Choate, executive vice president of ICF's energy, environment and infrastructure group. "Michael's dedication to tackling complex energy and climate challenges, coupled with his track record for innovating to improve our infrastructure, make him an ideal leader for our Climate Center."

Launched in early 2021, the ICF Climate Center leverages ICF's over 2,000 climate, energy and environment experts and over 40 years of experience to publish groundbreaking research on a variety of climate topics, including electric vehicle adoption, recent federal infrastructure and climate policies, and extreme weather events. Analyses and insights from the ICF Climate Center experts have appeared in over 100 media outlets, including the Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today and Axios.

"I am humbled and honored by the responsibility of leading the ICF Climate Center as it continues to coordinate, strengthen and make accessible the collective wisdom of the company's deep and broad climate change expertise," said Jung.

ICF is among the oldest and largest climate consultancies in the world. The company started working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy from their inception, supporting sea level rise studies in the early 1980s and providing analysis of the Clean Air Act and all subsequent amendments using our proprietary Integrated Planning Model. After more than five decades, ICF continues to be at the forefront of monumental moments in the history of climate science, policy and action. This includes supporting many of the U.S. federal government's current flagship climate programs such as the annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, the ENERGY STAR® program and the National Climate Assessment. ICF climate experts also work with utilities, state and local governments, private-sector companies and national governments in Europe and around the world.

Read more about ICF's energy, environment and climate services and insights through the ICF Climate Center.

About ICF 
ICF is a global consulting services company with approximately 8,000 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements 
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses; and the effects of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and related federal, state and local government actions and reactions on the health of our staff and that of our clients, the continuity of our and our clients' operations, our results of operations and our outlook. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the "Risk Factors" section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.

Contact: Lauren Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com, +1.571.373.5577

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FAQ

Who is Michael Jung and what is his role at ICF?

Michael Jung has been appointed as the executive director of the ICF Climate Center, focusing on climate research and insights.

What experience does Michael Jung bring to ICF?

Michael Jung has over 25 years of experience in climate, energy, and public policy, including roles in government and clean technology startups.

What is the purpose of the ICF Climate Center?

The ICF Climate Center aims to provide organizations with climate research and insights to help achieve their climate goals.

How might Michael Jung's appointment impact ICF's business?

Jung's leadership may enhance ICF's research capabilities and position in the climate consultancy sector, especially with increased federal funding for climate initiatives.