Erik Van Buuren
Initiator
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
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Professional Services (23.5 years), Manufacturing (12 years), Government and Administration (12 years), Banking and Finance (11.5 years), Information Technology (5.5 years), and Biotechnology (2 years).
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Experienced in Sustainability Management (23.5 years), Project Management (13.5 years), Procurement (12 years), Investments and M&A (8.5 years), Finance (6.5 years), and Product Development (6 years).
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
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