SAI PUSHPITHA CHANDANA
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Environmental and sustainability specialist with extensive experience in environmental compliance, data collection, and reporting. Skilled at managing projects aimed at reducing environmental impacts, with a proven ability to integrate sustainability strategies into organizational practices. Passionate about waste reduction, ESG initiatives, and enhancing sustainability outcomes through data-driven decision-making.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Critical Minerals Association USA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed relationships with industry experts, securing exclusive interviews and insights for featured articles.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that resonated with readers.
EHS Technical Analyst
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Enhanced environmental data collection and reporting for the organization's compliance program, ensuring alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and TCFD guidelines.
- Supported the development of a comprehensive ESG program, integrating environmental compliance metrics into internal and client-facing reports.
- Collaborated with the Responsible Investment team to measure and report GHG emissions, contributing to sustainability goals.
- Conducted two life cycle assessment (LCA) projects following ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, identifying opportunities to reduce product environmental impacts by 10%.
- Utilized advanced Excel functions to analyze environmental data, manage inventories, and create reports for internal decision-making.
Initiatives Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Organized guest lectures focused on zero waste strategies, expanding professional networks and raising awareness of key issues.
- Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, aligning activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those focused on health, zero hunger, and responsible consumption.
- Enhanced community engagement through educational outreach, contributing to increased awareness of sustainable practices and Waste reduction.
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability Analytics And Management
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
GITAM Deemed To Be University
Visakhapatnam, India03-2021
Skills
- Life cycle assessment
- ESG reporting
- Corporate social responsibility
- Greenhouse gas emissions reduction
- Carbon footprint analysis
- Waste minimization
- Sustainable design
- Environmental compliance
- Risk assessment
- Workiva & SAP Sustainability solutions expertise
Timeline
Volunteer
Critical Minerals Association USA
08.2024 - Current
EHS Technical Analyst
03.2024 - 01.2025
Initiatives Coordinator
Illinois Institute of Technology
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Sustainability Analytics And Management
Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
GITAM Deemed To Be University
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