Nichita Madan

Sustainability Reporting at EFRAG | ESRS | CSRD | Legal

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

At EFRAG, I work on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), focusing on circular economy, resource use, and cross-cutting topics. My current work involves research, technical drafting, and policy coordination that help make the standards clearer and more practical. Earlier, I worked on Q&A processes and sector projects covering energy, textiles, and agriculture. I also initiated EFRAG’s first pilot on using large language models to support sustainability reporting. Before joining EFRAG, I gained experience in EU institutions and startups across France, Denmark, and Eastern Europe. I’m also an ex-EPSO ambassador and stay connected with people working in sustainability, entrepreneurship, and creative fields.

Experience

  • EFRAG (Brussels Metropolitan Area)
    • Sustainability Reporting Junior Technical Manager
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      • Currently working on the cross-cutting standards (ESRS 1) and E5. • Engaged with first wave CSRD-reporting companies and organisations to gather feedback for standard revision. • As Sector Workstream Manager, led research and coordinated standards development for the Power Production and Energy Utilities (UPE) sector. Also contributed expertise to the Textiles, Accessories, Footwear, and Jewellery (MTA) sector, focusing on sustainability and legal analysis. • Drafted Q&A responses and supported the development of ESRS E5 on Resource use and circular economy and related Implementation Guidance. • Took initiative on an AI/LLM project to improve internal processes using ESRS-trained language models. • Contributed to the mapping and technical comparison between ESRS and CDP frameworks. • Supported drafting of environmental standards for the VSME (voluntary standard for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs)). • Contributed to internal tools, the EFRAG website, and events like the IFASS conferences. • Mentored interns and supported onboarding and workflow improvements. • Maintained EFRAG’s external tech collaborations (e.g. relationship with Datamaran). 🌱 Focus: ESRS, circular economy, legal frameworks, AI in sustainability, team support.

    • Sustainability Reporting Intern
      Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 · 6 mos

      • Built a comprehensive database of undertakings in scope of the CSRD. • Developed a legal/regulatory database mapping EU legislation relevant to sector work. • Contributed to the Agriculture, Farming and Fishing (AAF) sector research and early-stage work on the Textiles (MTA) sector. • Initiated improvements in internal tools and data workflows, including first exposure to Power BI. • Supported the early phases of the Q&A process and collaborated on methodology setup. • Supported development of the ESRS XBRL Taxonomy by converting the standards into machine-readable datapoints. • Elaborated IFASS (The International Forum of Accounting Standard Setters) panel sessions, including content, question development, and conference report drafting.

  • EU Careers Ambassador at EU Careers by EPSO
    Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

    EU Careers Student Ambassador at the European Personnel Selection Office at Strasbourg University for the 2022-23 academic year. Promoting EU career oportunities through active engagement, events, and networking.

  • Practical Startup Experience at GLAZ
    Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr

    Founder and Product Developer of GLAZ, a startup focused on creating eco-friendly, reusable under-eye patches with a variety of cool and original designs. Developed a solid understanding of product development, marketing, customer acquisition, and sales through the creation of a successful MVP. Worked with patents, technologies, and entrepreneurship hubs & accelerators to advance the company's mission of providing a sustainable solution for reducing puffiness and dark circles while also making a fashion statement. While the startup is no longer active, the experience provided valuable insights and knowledge for future endeavors.

  • B2B Business Development Team at AIESEC in Denmark
    Sep 2021 - Apr 2022 · 8 mos

    • Experience in prospecting, communicating with clients, and building relationships with companies in the Central Denmark Region. • Skilled in generating new business opportunities and leads.

  • Data Analyst, Social Media & Web Search Evaluator at Appen
    May 2018 - Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Evaluation of content and ads on biggest social media platforms and search engines (Facebook; X, formerly known as Twitter; Google; Microsoft Bing) • Participation in more than 10 remote projects