Switzerland
Young professional, passionate about sustainability governance, carbon accounting and responsible sourcing. Highly motivated individual with a special interest in carbon footprinting, sustainable supply chains and digital technologies. Academic background in Environmental Economics and Agricultural Sciences, graduated MSc in Environmental Technology at Imperial College London and MSc Crops Sciences at Hohenheim University Stuttgart/Oregon State University. International research experience in Europe, USA and China with a technical understanding of agri-environmental, climate change and carbon management policy issues. Work experience at EU institutions & sustainability consulting (LCAs, reporting, Cost-Benefit-Analysis, Sustainable Finance).
- Preparation and compilation of the annual sustainability report & ESG reporting - Environmental product/company footprint data collection and analysis according to GHG Protocol - Measuring and buildup of sustainability KPI database for monitoring - Content creation for internal & external communication (e.g. presentations, events, social media, articles) - Contact person for internal and external inquiries regarding sustainability (e.g. supplier questionnaires) - Collaboration in sustainability projects and implementation of improvement measures - Leading B-Corporation certification and Ökoprofit 22/23 program
Corporate Carbon Footprint assessment according to WRI Greenhouse Gas Protocol: - Identification of relevant activity data - Materiality analysis of different emission sources and categories - Identification of emission hotspots - Visualization and presentation of the results Product Carbon Footprint - Systematic analysis of greenhouse gas emissions and the climate impacts - Product specific data collection along its life cycle - Emission accounting and calculation according to GHG protocol & ISO 14067 Development of Circular Economy strategy, standard evaluation and communication for various industry clients Environmental Cost Benefit Assessment of consumables in a take-back system
- Development of Sustainable Finance white paper & pitch deck creation for retail bank audience - Monitoring of ESG reporting and regulatory requirements on international & EU level - Project management for large public health sector client
Directorate General Agriculture & Rural Development - Project management tasks in Digitalisation in Agriculture multi-actor Horizon 2020 projects - Drafting briefings, reports and presentations for Commission internal and external audience - Coordination and design of the 2019 AGRI RESEARCH factsheets - Organisation of several debates with international speakers, stakeholder and focus group meetings
Directorate General Agriculture and Rural Development - Unit Research & Innovation - Prepared Programme Horizon 2020 committee meetings with national delegates - Conducted a Horizon 2020 project-portfolio analysis - Participated in, and facilitated EIP-AGRI Focus group meetings - Other tasks: various administrative & research assignments, attending various meetings on soil/plant/animal/forestry topics