Arda I.-Senior Sustainability Expert — Supply Chain Sustainability | Value Chain Transformation | Corporate Sustainability | High-Tech
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Founder & Managing Director
Lumin Advisory Sustainability Strategy UG
Founded and lead a Berlin-based sustainability consultancy for semiconductor, electronics, battery and industrial clients.
- Product carbon footprints and LCA (ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067, PACT), Scope 1-3 GHG inventories and decarbonisation roadmaps
- EU regulatory compliance: CSRD/ESRS and double materiality, CBAM, ESPR/Digital Product Passport, EU Battery Regulation, CRMA, WEEE, PPWR/EPR
- Critical raw materials strategy and market intelligence (e.g. gallium/germanium study for a global semiconductor manufacturer)
- EU-funded consortia and proposals (Horizon Europe, EIT RawMaterials, RAMP) Website: luminsustainability.com
Accredited proposal evaluator
EIT RawMaterials
Expert reviewer and evaluator for EIT RawMaterials funding calls (remote, freelance). Assess innovation, education and business-creation proposals on critical raw materials, circular value chains, recycling, LCA and market potential; write consensus reports and scoring justifications.
Independent Evaluation Committee Member & Rapporteur
Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)
Member of the Independent Evaluation Committee and rapporteur for the EU co-funded Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership calls. Evaluate research and innovation proposals on blue economy, circularity and environmental impact, and draft consensus evaluation reports.
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).
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Metals and Mining.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sustainability Management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Research and Development, 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
Languages
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 and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Arda speaks the following languages: Turkish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate).
Arda has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Arda has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 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: Founder & Managing Director, Accredited proposal evaluator, Independent Evaluation Committee Member & Rapporteur.
Arda's most recent position is Founder & Managing Director at Lumin Advisory Sustainability Strategy UG.
In recent years, Arda has worked for Lumin Advisory Sustainability Strategy UG, EIT RawMaterials, Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP), TE Connectivity, and ERM.
Arda is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Arda also has some experience in Metals and Mining and Information Technology.
Arda is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Arda also has some experience in Research and Development and Project Management.
Arda has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, and Metals and Mining.
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 is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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