NAILA ALIYEVA
Cambridge,MA
Summary
ESG and sustainability program manager in supply chain with 15+ years of experience implementing environmental and social initiatives at global organizations. Proven track record of driving process improvements, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging data to meet ESG reporting requirements including CSRD. Demonstrated expertise in supplier engagement and carbon reduction initiatives across complex supply chains.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sustainability Manager - Customer Engagement
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Boston, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Lead implementation of CSRD Environmental Transition Plan, developing comprehensive frameworks and metrics to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and company decarbonization strategy
- Drive data-driven sustainability improvements by creating measurement systems that tracked and verified CO2e reductions of 0.31-53 kg across 200+ products
- Develop and execute new 3-year Sustainability Strategy through strategic engagement with 200+ key customers including Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
- Establish and manage cross-functional partnerships to implement sustainability initiatives and drive process improvements
- Create and maintain performance dashboards to track progress against ESG goals and regulatory requirements
ESG Manager
BOSE
Boston, MA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Improved company ESG performance metrics by 27% through systematic data collection, analysis, and implementation of targeted improvement initiatives
- Led development and implementation of first company-wide net zero GHG strategy, resulting in 26% emissions reduction targets
- Built and managed high-performing team of 5 ESG specialists, establishing clear metrics and deliverables while fostering professional development
- Implemented data-driven processes to track and report ESG metrics across multiple reporting platforms
- Partnered with 30+ stakeholders from management to senior leadership to drive environmental and social improvements
Environmental and Social Program Manager
IKEA
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented new global supplier onboarding process, successfully managing program across 120+ suppliers
- Developed metrics system that drove 11% improvement in supplier environmental and social audit results
- Led Americas division carbon reduction initiative, creating data analysis tools and frameworks for supplier engagement
- Conducted 40+ training workshops for 300+ managers, engineers, and planners on ESG implementation
- Established process improvement methodologies that enhanced program efficiency and scalability
Social Impact & Environmental Consultant
SUSTAINABILITY BLUEPRINT
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Created sustainability roadmaps and frameworks for international clients, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental performance
- Secured $85K in funding through data-driven program proposals and impact assessments
- Developed and implemented performance metrics to track environmental and social impacts
- Led cross-functional teams to execute complex sustainability initiatives
Environmental/EHS Advisor/Program Manager
BP NORTH AMERICA
Whiting, USA
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Managed environmental and social risk assessments for $4 billion pipeline construction project
- Developed award-winning Waste Management Guidelines through stakeholder engagement and data-driven approach
- Led implementation of environmental compliance programs across multiple business units
- Created and tracked KPIs to ensure alignment with investor and regulatory requirements
Education
MSc - Environmental Science
Indiana University
Bloomington, INBusiness Presence and Persuasion - Communication for Effectiveness
Stanford Continuing Studies
Skills
- Program/Project Management
- Process Implementation
- ESG Reporting
- Compliance
- Data Analytics
- Performance Metrics
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Decarbonization
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Russian
- Fluent in Turkish
- Fluent in Azerbaijani
- Fluent in Spanish
Timeline
Senior Sustainability Manager - Customer Engagement
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC
01.2023 - Current
ESG Manager
BOSE
01.2021 - 01.2023
Environmental and Social Program Manager
IKEA
01.2017 - 01.2021
Social Impact & Environmental Consultant
SUSTAINABILITY BLUEPRINT
01.2015 - 01.2017
Environmental/EHS Advisor/Program Manager
BP NORTH AMERICA
01.2002 - 01.2015
MSc - Environmental Science
Indiana University
Business Presence and Persuasion - Communication for Effectiveness
Stanford Continuing Studies
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