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Daniela (Katharina) Kölsch

Sustainability Consultant & Advisor | Passionate On Sustainability & Its Quantification

Daniela Kölsch
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Pulheim, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present
11 months

Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement"

Hochschule Niederrhein

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Position Summary
Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement" at Hochschule Niederrhein
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Procurement
Sustainability Management
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year

Verifier

IBU Verify GmbH

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Position Summary
Verifier at IBU Verify GmbH
Industries
Construction
Professional Services
Business Areas
Quality Assurance
Sustainability Management
Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Freelance Expert Sustainability for TÜV Rheinland Consulting

TÜV Rheinland Group

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Position Summary
Freelance Expert Sustainability for TÜV Rheinland Consulting at TÜV Rheinland Group
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Sustainability Management
Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months
Pulheim, Germany
Hybrid

Sustainability Consultant & Advisor

Daniela Kölsch - sustainsteps

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Position Summary
Sustainability Consultant & Advisor at Daniela Kölsch - sustainsteps
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Strategy
Sustainability Management

Sustainability Strategy for Your Company "A good sustainability strategy is the key to acting responsibly in the long term economically, environmentally, and socially. I support your company in developing a fitting strategy!"

Measurable Sustainability – Transparency Through Numbers "In my view, sustainability is only credible when it is measurable. A strategy can only be successfully implemented when the impacts are traceable and backed by data. I offer comprehensive support in quantifying sustainability goals and actions."

Verification and Critical Review – Ensuring Quality and Credibility "A sound and independent verification is crucial to ensure the quality and credibility of environmental or climate reports. I make sure that data, processes, and reports meet the required standards."

Workshops and Training Sessions – Delivering Practical Knowledge "Successfully implementing sustainability requires solid knowledge and practical approaches. I offer workshops and training sessions tailored to the specific challenges and audiences of your organization. My goal is to make complex topics understandable and to work together on concrete actions."

Mentoring & Sparring – Personalized Support on Your Sustainability Journey "Sustainability requires not only strategic knowledge but also continuous guidance and personal support. Specific challenges often only arise during implementation. Your individual questions and needs are at the center, and I provide long-term support to embed sustainable solutions into your daily work."

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Associate

Ephrin

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Position Summary
Associate at Ephrin
Industries
Biotechnology
Jan 2020 - Aug 2024
4 years 8 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Head of Sustainability Performance & Impact Measurement

Bayer

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Position Summary
Head of Sustainability Performance & Impact Measurement at Bayer
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Sustainability Management
Nov 2015 - Dec 2019
4 years 2 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Head of Sustainability Consulting

Bayer

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Sustainability Consulting at Bayer
Industries
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Sustainability Management
Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
2 years 2 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Sustainability Consulting

Bayer

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Position Summary
Sustainability Consulting at Bayer
Industries
Biotechnology
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Sustainability Management
May 2010 - Aug 2013
3 years 4 months

Analyst for Life Cycle Assessment

TÜV Rheinland Group

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Position Summary
Analyst for Life Cycle Assessment at TÜV Rheinland Group
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Research and Development
Sustainability Management
Aug 2003 - Mar 2010
6 years 8 months

Eco-Efficiency and Life Cycle Assessment

BASF

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Position Summary
Eco-Efficiency and Life Cycle Assessment at BASF
Industries
Chemical
Business Areas
Research and Development
Sustainability Management

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Professional Services, Education, and Construction.

Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Chemical
Professional Services
Education
Construction
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Sustainability Management, Research and Development, Strategy, Procurement, and Quality Assurance.

Sustainability Management
Research and Development
Strategy
Procurement
Quality Assurance
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Summary

Passionate on Sustainability & its Quantification: “What you can’t measure, you can’t improve”

Skills

  • Carbon Footprinting
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Sustainability Consulting

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Dissertation, Socioeconomic Assessment of Chemicals under REACh · Geoecology · Karlsruhe, Germany · magna cum laude

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Aptitude Test for PhD authorization · Geoecology · Karlsruhe, Germany

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

University of Applied Science Gießen

Dipl.-Ing (FH) · Environment- and Safety Technologies · Giessen, Germany · 95%

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Experience

Total positions 10
Experience in Biotechnology 12.5 y
Avg length 2 y 8 m
Longest experience 6 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement", Verifier, Freelance Expert Sustainability for TÜV Rheinland Consulting
Main industries Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Chemical
Main business areas Sustainability Management, Research and Development, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

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Where is Daniela based?

Daniela is based in Pulheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Daniela speak?

Daniela speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniela have?

Daniela has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Daniela has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Daniela may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniela be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniela would be well-suited for roles such as: Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement", Verifier, Freelance Expert Sustainability for TÜV Rheinland Consulting.

What is Daniela's latest experience?

Daniela's most recent position is Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement" at Hochschule Niederrhein.

What companies has Daniela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniela has worked for Hochschule Niederrhein, IBU Verify GmbH, TÜV Rheinland Group, Daniela Kölsch - sustainsteps, and Ephrin.

Which industries is Daniela most experienced in?

Daniela is most experienced in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical. Daniela also has some experience in Professional Services, Construction, and Education.

Which business areas is Daniela most experienced in?

Daniela is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Research and Development, and Strategy. Daniela also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Procurement.

Which industries has Daniela worked in recently?

Daniela has recently worked in industries like Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Daniela worked in recently?

Daniela has recently worked in business areas like Sustainability Management, Strategy, and Quality Assurance.

What is Daniela's education?

Daniela holds a Doctorate in Geoecology from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), a Doctorate in Geoecology from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and a Bachelor in Environment- and Safety Technologies from University of Applied Science Gießen.

What is the availability of Daniela?

Daniela is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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