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Daniela (Katharina) Kölsch

Sustainability Consultant & Advisor | Passionate On Sustainability & Its Quantification

Daniela Kölsch
Pulheim, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present
10 months

Guest Speaker within lecture "Digitalization and sustainability in procurement"

Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences

Apr 2025 - Present
11 months

Verifier

IBU Verify GmbH

Nov 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months

Freelance Expert Sustainability for TÜV Rheinland Consulting

TÜV Rheinland Group

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 6 months
Pulheim, Germany
Hybrid

Sustainability Consultant & Advisor

Daniela Kölsch - sustainsteps

Sustainability Strategy for Your Company “A good sustainability strategy is the key to acting responsibly in the long run economically, ecologically and socially. I support your company in developing a suitable 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 its effects are traceable and backed by data. I offer full support in quantifying sustainability goals and their measures.”

Verification and Critical Review – Ensuring Quality and Credibility “A solid and independent verification is essential to ensure the quality and credibility of eco or climate reports. I make sure that data, processes and reports meet the required standards.”

Workshops and Training – Sharing Practical Knowledge “Successfully implementing sustainability requires solid knowledge and hands-on approaches. I offer workshops and training tailored to the specific challenges and target groups of your organization. My goal is to make complex topics clear and to work together on concrete actions.”

Mentoring & Sparring – Individual Support on Your Journey to Sustainability “Sustainability not only requires strategic knowledge but also ongoing guidance and personal support. Often specific challenges only arise during implementation. Your personal questions and needs are at the center, and I support you in the long term to embed sustainable solutions in your daily work.”

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 6 months

Associate

Ephrin

Jan 2020 - Aug 2024
4 years 8 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Head of Sustainability Performance & Impact Measurement

Bayer

Nov 2015 - Dec 2019
4 years 2 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Head of Sustainability Consulting

Bayer

Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
2 years 2 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Sustainability Consulting

Bayer

May 2010 - Aug 2013
3 years 4 months

Analyst for Life Cycle Assessment

TÜV Rheinland Group

Aug 2003 - Mar 2010
6 years 8 months

Eco-Efficiency and Life Cycle Assessment

BASF

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Biotechnology (11 years), Pharmaceutical (11 years), Chemical (8.5 years), Professional Services (4.5 years), Education (1 year), and Construction (1 year).

Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical
Chemical
Professional Services
Education
Construction

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Sustainability Management (22.5 years), Research and Development (10 years), Strategy (1.5 years), Procurement (1 year), and Quality Assurance (1 year).

Sustainability Management
Research and Development
Strategy
Procurement
Quality Assurance

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, Socio-economic Evaluation 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

Giessen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Environment- and Safety Technologies · Giessen, Germany · 95%

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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 Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences.

What companies has Daniela worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniela has worked for Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, 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 (R&D), and Strategy and Planning. Daniela also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Procurement and Purchasing.

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 Planning, and Quality Assurance (QA).

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 Giessen University of Applied Sciences.

What is the availability of Daniela?

Daniela will be available part-time from February 2026.

What is the rate of Daniela?

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