MINGHUI CAI
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Data-driven sustainability manager with 5+ years of experience in corporate ESG strategy, regulatory compliance, and data operations. Expert in automating data analysis and audits with R, and translating regulatory requirements into actionable technical frameworks. Proven ability to operationalize data systems and build cross-functional partnerships that deliver measurable environmental impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
New York, New York
09.2021 - Current
- Develop and maintain ELC's Environmental Data Extraction Tool (EDET) and automated data auditing workflows for 30,000 active SKUs, delivering audit-ready metrics that streamlined annual Scope 3 accounting, ESG disclosure, and third-party assurance.
- Lead ELC's packaging LCA workstream end-to-end, defining LCA scope, overseeing external consultants and cross-functional brand teams, driving supplier primary data collection, refining LCA methodologies, and substantiating market claims with robust, audit-ready evidence.
- Monitor, interpret, and operationalize emerging value chain regulations (EU PPWR, EPR, CDP, CSRD, ESPR), translating policy into scalable business frameworks and executive communications that ensure regulatory readiness and competitive advantage.
- Drive enterprise-level supply chain compliance and sustainability strategy across 20+ CPG brands, aligning diverse portfolios with evolving domestic and international regulations.
- Serve as subject matter expert to cross-functional partners (IT, Legal, Finance, Procurement, and R&D), translating regulatory and sustainability requirements into technical guidance, defining logic for IT system enhancements, and ensuring compliance, data integrity, and commercial viability.
Education
Master of Science - Earth & Environmental Engineering
Columbia University
New York, NY12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05-2019
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05-2019
Skills
Data & Methodology:
- R Tableau Excel LCA Tools (Askor, Makersite, Fairglow, Sphera, Piqet)
Sustainability & Regulatory:
- GHG Protocol CSRD CDP EU PPWR ESPR SBTi EPR California SB 54
Timeline
Manager
Estee Lauder Companies Inc
09.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Earth & Environmental Engineering
Columbia University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Richmond
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Richmond