Ensign is proud to share that Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Heriot-Watt University’s Deputy Principal for Global Sustainability and Co-Investigator of the Ensign project, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours List 2026.
This prestigious recognition celebrates Mercedes’ internationally respected leadership in energy and her outstanding contributions to low-energy technologies that reduce emissions while supporting sustainable economic growth. Her work has helped shape the global response to climate change and advance the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Since 2022, Mercedes has led Heriot-Watt’s sustainability strategy, embedding sustainability across teaching, research, and operations. She also plays a key role on the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), advising on practical engineering pathways to achieve net zero.
Ensign is delighted to congratulate Mercedes on this well-deserved honour and proud to have her expertise driving our mission forward.
Read more about Mercedes’ achievement on Heriot-Watt’s website – International energy leader honoured with OBE
