Jakob has worked within the energy and waste sector for over a decade. He has been engaged in the forming of legislation, policies, and standardization work in Sweden and Europe. He is a former national delegate in CEWEP (Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants) and a former national delegate in ISWA (International Solid Waste Association). Jakob is also a former member of the CEWEP Scientific & Technical Advisory Council and a current board member of the Southern Swedish Environmental Law Association. In addition, Jakob loves playing padel and making music.