Kübra Yavuz Günay

About

Sustainability professional in sustainable finance, climate risk management and impact investing. Skilled in climate transition planning, carbon pricing mechanisms and ESG regulatory compliance. Passionate about supporting businesses in their net zero transition through decarbonization strategies, renewable energy and resource investments, sustainable financing solutions and corporate’s sustainability.

Experience

• Sustainability Coordination VP at DenizBank
  Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  Sustainable Borrowing & Finance, Decarbonisation

• QNB Türkiye (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
  • Sustainability Management Assistant Manager | Treasury
    Jun 2025 - Mar 2026 · 10 mos

  • Sustainability Management Supervisor | Treasury
    Dec 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Led climate transition strategy, assessing portfolio footprints (PCAF) and decarbonization pathways for NZBA sectors process. • Spearheaded CDP Climate & Water & Forest & Supplier Engagement (A List) and IFRS S2 & S1 reporting, integrating NGFS & RCP aligned climate risk disclosures. • Evaluated Green Asset Ratio (GAR) to enhance the bank’s environmental portfolio. • Structured sustainable finance instruments (UoP bonds, KPI-linked loans) aligned with SFDR, EU Taxonomy, ICMA. • Developed sustainable loan offerings, linking businesses to global financial institutions’ ESG criteria. • Led client advisory, partnerships, and training to drive green transition. • Monitored carbon pricing mechanisms (EU ETS, CBAM) for value chain impact. • Strengthened ESG integration & regulatory compliance.

• Sustainability Consultant at Enexion Group A.Ş.
  Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Facilitated the development of decarbonization pathways for 10+ diverse industry clients, covering carbon emission accounting, the creation of scenarios based on reduction technologies, and carbon pricing mechanisms according to SBTi. • Executed sustainability reports (GRI, TCFD and UNGC) and ratings process (Sustainalytics, Refinitiv and Eco Vadis) enhancing ESG transparency for clients ‘investors. • Conducted ISO-compliant Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) analyses, optimizing supply chain sustainability and driving operational efficiency. • Oversaw operational carbon footprint calculations, certification procedures, and to track and reduce environmental impact. • Designed and implemented renewable energy investment process for their clean energy strategies.

• Student Research Assistant at Hamburg University of Technology
  Jul 2021 - Nov 2021 · 5 mos

  Conducted carbon tax mechanisms data-driven research to assess policy effectiveness.

• Strategy and Business Development at Alliance Healthcare
  Feb 2021 - Jul 2021 · 6 mos

  Analyzed customer segmentation and market trends, optimizing sales strategies and improving customer retention rates.