Arda I.-Senior Sustainability Expert — Supply Chain Sustainability | Value Chain Transformation | Corporate Sustainability | High-Tech
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Member
SBEP International Evaluation Committee
Senior Manager, Sustainability – Supply Chain ESG & Scope 3 Governance
TE Connectivity
- Leading supplier sustainability and Scope 3 decarbonization efforts, including the implementation of TE’s PCF Policy and external supplier engagement across 500+ key partners.
- Achieved measurable reductions in upstream emissions and led training, guidance, and REC procurement strategies with suppliers.
- Responsible for internal data governance, program oversight, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Corporate Sustainability
ERM
- Managed high-impact projects on portfolio alignment (e.g., ABN AMRO, BNP Paribas), applying SBTi, PCAF, and TCFD frameworks.
- Delivered climate scenario modeling, materiality assessments, and climate disclosure support.
- Contributed to major proposal development and thought leadership, while mentoring junior consultants across the sustainability practice.
Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Advisory
KPMG
- Developed decarbonization roadmaps and climate scenario narratives under RCP/SSP frameworks.
- Delivered ESG reporting alignment (GRI, CDP, SASB) and advised clients on sustainability governance.
- Served as knowledge manager for clean energy and climate transition topics, regularly leading workshops and executive briefings.
Global Sustainability & Environmental (EHS) Manager
Nexperia B.V. (NXP Semiconductors)
- Led corporate GHG reporting, substance phase-out, and audits across EMEA and Asia.
- Coordinated due diligence and sustainability disclosures on conflict minerals and chemicals compliance (REACH, RoHS).
- Represented Nexperia in European policy and industry groups (e.g., SEMI Europe, ZVEI, EC taskforces).
Accredited proposal evaluator
EIT RawMaterials
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Sustainability Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Project Management.
Summary
Senior sustainability expert (PhD) with 12+ years of experience in ESG strategy, value chain sustainability, climate strategy and circular resource management across the energy, industrial and financial sectors. I am a T-type expert, meaning I have deep expertise in one subject and sufficient knowledge in others which enables me to engage with various stakeholders. I translate complex methods and indicators into clear, actionable insights for policymakers, standardisation bodies, NGOs and industry stakeholders. My career is dedicated to enabling a just transition to a sustainable economy.
Skills
- Supplier Engagement & Capacity Building: Scope 3 Supplier Programs, Pcf Data Collection, Supplier Training & Capacity-Building, Multi-Tier Value Chain Mapping
- Supply Chain Due Diligence & Risk: Csddd, Eudr, Uflpa, Lksg, Sedex/Ecovadis, Conflict Minerals (Cfsi/Rmi), Human Rights & Environmental Risk Mapping
- Regulatory Readiness: Csrd/Esrs, Cbam, Espr, Eu Batteries Regulation, Reach, Rohs, Gap Assessments And Compliance Roadmaps
- Ghg Accounting & Climate Strategy: Scope 1–3, Ghg Protocol, Sbti, Pcaf, Tcfd, Decarbonization Roadmaps
- Consulting & Client Management: Project Delivery, Bd, Proposals, Stakeholder Engagement Across Fortune 500 And Industrial Clients (Erm, Kpmg, Ge, Te Connectivity)
- Csddd (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)
- Csrd
- Eudr (Eu Deforestation Regulation)
- Uflpa
- Lksg (German Supply Chain Act)
- Csrd/Esrs
- Cbam
- Espr
- Eu Batteries Regulation
- Reach
- Rohs
- Conflict Minerals
- Ghg Protocol (Scope 1–3)
- Sbti
- Pcaf
- Tcfd
- Ecovadis
- Gri
- Cdp
- Sasb
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Education
UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education; TU Delft; Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée; Università degli studi di Cassino e
PhD · Environmental Technology · Italy
Technische Universität München
M.Sc. · Sustainable Resource Management · Germany
İstanbul Üniversitesi
B.Eng. · Environmental Engineering · Turkey · AA 4.0/4.0
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Arda is based in Berlin, Germany.
Arda speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate).
Arda has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Arda has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Arda may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Arda would be well-suited for roles such as: Member, Senior Manager, Sustainability – Supply Chain ESG & Scope 3 Governance, Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Corporate Sustainability.
Arda's most recent position is Member at SBEP International Evaluation Committee.
In recent years, Arda has worked for SBEP International Evaluation Committee, TE Connectivity, and ERM.
Arda is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services.
Arda is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Arda also has some experience in Project Management.
Arda has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Banking and Finance.
Arda has recently worked in business areas like Sustainability Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management.
Arda holds a Doctorate in Environmental Technology from UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education; TU Delft; Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée; Università degli studi di Cassino e, a Master in Sustainable Resource Management from Technische Universität München and a Bachelor in Environmental Engineering from İstanbul Üniversitesi.
Arda will be available full-time from October 2026.
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