Erik V.-Initiator
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Experience
Initiator
New Foundation
- Initiator of a new foundation with a focus on Indigenous Wisdom.
ESG Data and Reporting Expert
Qiagen NV
- CSRD/ESRS compliance
- Materiality analysis
- IROs
- Internal ESG data analysis and documentation
- Implementation of the hybrid Scope 3 CCF data model
ESG Program Manager
Qiagen NV
- Develop Scope 3 decarbonisation strategy and GHG emissions model for CCF and PCFs
- Establish sustainable design guidelines
- Set up workstream programs and circularity projects
ESG Project Manager
Universal Investment
- Project management, coordination and controlling of legal SFDR documents for all mutual and special funds in Germany, Ireland and Luxembourg
ESG Strategy and Investment Policy Expert
MEAG
- Develop ESG strategy
- Establish new proxy voting policy and tender process for a proxy voting provider
- Update responsible investment guidelines
- Manage ESG certification and SFDR compliance
- C-level approval processes and stakeholder management
CEO and Co-Founder
SD Identity
- Development of an ESG data platform and services
- Data of over 1,200 global companies listed on the largest indexes provides benchmarking and best practices with a special focus on Circular Economy
Auditor
FNG Siegel
- Auditor for the FNG Siegel, the quality standard for ESG investment funds in the DACH region
Circular Economy Manager
LiebKost
- Set up a new sustainable and organic cheese brand, part of Hochland GmbH, one of Europe’s largest cheese manufacturers
ESG Chief Analyst
Sustainability Intelligence
- Managed a team of 10 ESG analysts
Independent Circular Economy Project Manager
Independent
- Development of circular products and implementation of sustainability strategies, due diligence and procurement guidelines for government, multinationals and SMEs
- Clients: AkzoNobel, Apple, BASF, Bayer, BoschSiemens, DSM, Dutch and German Ministries, Nike, Philips, PUMA, Unilever
Senior Business Consultant
IBM Business Consulting Services
- Asset Management and Private Banking consulting
Sustainability Analyst
Bank Sarasin
Sustainability Analyst
Delphi International
Circular Economy Consultant
EPEA
- Environmental consultancy
Industry experience
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Experienced in Professional Services, Manufacturing, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Sustainability Management, Project Management, Procurement, Investments and M&A, Product Development, and Finance.
Summary
As managing professional, my focus is to improve quality of life by promoting and developing beneficial and healthy places to live and work. My centre of activity is to be responsible for reviewing processes and programmes from end-to-end and to identify and address operational, financial and technological opportunities and risks. By shaping and defining a positive role of business, sustainability becomes an innovation driver. Clients and colleagues describe me as a focussed, enthusiastic communicator and precise business analyst.
Skills
Circular Economy & Scope 3 Ccf Implementation Expert
Sustainable Product Development Incl. Pcf Strategies
Esg And Impact Investment Analysis And Strategy
Investment Stewardship And Proxy Voting
Organisational Development
Program And Project Management
Client And Supply Chain Management
Due Diligence
Change Management
Coaching For Staff, Management And Key Stakeholders
Textile & Apparel
Esg
Investments
Consumer Goods
It Products
Food
Architecture
Beneficial Activities
Languages
Education
Henley Management College
MBA · Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Delft University of Technology
M.Sc. · Materials Science and Engineering · Delft, Netherlands
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
Profile
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Erik is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Erik speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
Erik has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Erik has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Erik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Erik would be well-suited for roles such as: Initiator, ESG Data and Reporting Expert, ESG Program Manager.
Erik's most recent position is Initiator at New Foundation.
In recent years, Erik has worked for New Foundation, Qiagen NV, Universal Investment, MEAG, and SD Identity.
Erik is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Government and Administration. Erik also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Biotechnology.
Erik is most experienced in business areas like Sustainability Management, Project Management, and Procurement. Erik also has some experience in Investments and M&A, Product Development, and Finance.
Erik has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Biotechnology.
Erik has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Sustainability Management, and Product Development.
Erik holds a Master from Henley Management College and a Master in Materials Science and Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
The availability of Erik needs to be confirmed.
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