Andrea Orsag
Sustainability Strategy Expert
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
English, Slovak
€100 - €200 / hour

About me

Circular Economy & Sustainability Expert: Andrea is an advisor with 15+ years of experience combining Risk Management, Strategy, and Change Management cross-industry, both for the commercial sector and not-for-profit organisations internationally. Helping organisations bring their ideas to life by refining their sustainability strategies, adjusting business models towards circularity, delivering programs and engaging stakeholders. Speaker, guest lecturer, expert moderator, trainer and facilitator on topics related to Circular Economy, Sustainability and Impact.

Founder of MissionC, a strategy advisory based in Amsterdam on a mission to accelerate the sustainability transition on a global scale through circular economy and embedding ESG factors. She has been also appointed a sustainability expert at the European Commission.... Show more
Categories
Sustainable Writing and CommunicationSustainable Business ModelsESRS (European Sustainability Reporting Standards)ESG Strategies & ReportingEU TaxonomyESG Ratings & AnalyticsClimate RiskEnvironmental Risk AssessmentStakeholder EngagementCorporate certifications & ratings
Industries
Cross-sector
Experience
10 - 19 Years
Regional Expertise
Global, United Kingdom, Finland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Sweden, France, Zambia
Qualification
Master's Degree
Services offered
Key note speaking, Advisory
Expert Type
Individual

Professional experience

Founder & Owner | Circular Economy & ESG Strategy - Interim & Advisory services | Speaker

MissionCdotMar 2018 - Now

Bridging the gap between business and sustainability. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Helping organizations realize the opportunities of Circular Economy and to futureproof their business Board & Management Advisor, Director, Interim, Speaker, Guest Lecturer, MC, Facilitator, Moderator

Sustainability Expert

European CommissiondotApr 2023 - Now

Mentor Circular Economy & Strategy

Lifbee AcademydotFeb 2022 - Now

Digital Advisory Board Member

Digital VillagedotMar 2021 - Now

Advisor Sustainability Strategy and Climate Risk

ACE + CompanydotMar 2021 - Mar 2023

Financial Services play a crucial role in financing regenerative and climate change mitigating projects including Circular Economy, Biodiversity, Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy Transition. Enabling Sustainability transition through Climate integration into their Risk, Finance and Strategy functions

Advisor - Strategy, Circularity and Stakeholder Management

QStone CapitaldotApr 2018 - Feb 2021

Re-use of water is an increasingly important measure for industries, cities and societies at large to secure a continuous supply of water. QStone Capital acts as a partner to institutional investors - pension funds, insurance companies, family offices and sovereign wealth funds by providing them with early access to the development of SDG compliant private capital investment opportunities where exposure to technology is the basis for solid financial returns.

Global Risk Team

Royal Bank of Scotland BusinessdotFeb 2011 - Jan 2012

As a member of the risk team in a global project that transfers assets from Dutch legal entity to UK legal entity through series of (cross-border) demergers/ mergers and novation responsible for communication with senior project and risk stakeholders globally - Executed ad & post hoc analysis of global risk log and UK transfer risk matrix, coordinated day to day activities for both NV Risk workstream and global risk team, regularly prepared presentations for global risk team meetings, reporting to central PMO THE NETHERLANDS | UK

Risk & Sustainability Management Consultant

AccenturedotJan 2012 - Jan 2018

Business, Strategy, and Risk management consulting assignments cross-industry. Worked on various projects including Sustainability Projects, Climate Change Reports, Water Stewardship. Advised different industries and sectors: Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Governmental Organisations, NGOs and Start Ups * Internal Accenture Trainer for Communication including cross-cultural communication and personal branding * Established and led the Accenture Development Partnerships volunteers hub in Amsterdam * Co-Lead for the Eco Initiatives & CSR Ambassador * Regular presenter of Accenture Sustainability activities during the monthly new hire days THE NETHERLANDS | UK | IRELAND | ZAMBIA

Consultant in Risk & Finance

BlueWeaverdotNov 2010 - Dec 2011

Ambassador

One Young WorlddotOct 2018 - Now

OYW is a global nonprofit that identifies, promotes and connects the world’s most impactful young leaders to create a better world, with more responsible, more effective leadership. One Young World is a forum bringing together young leaders and world leaders from 190+ countries on annual basis. The list of counselors includes people like Kofi Annan, Richard Branson, Christiana Figueres, Malala, Justin Trudeau, Muhammad Yunus, Emma Watson and other influential political, business and humanitarian leaders

Consultant & PMO

Global BankdotJanuary 2011 – January 2012

Global project that transferred assets from Dutch legal entity to UK legal entity through series of (cross-border) demergers/ mergers and novation · As a member of the Global Risk Team, responsible for overall communication and coordination with global project team and senior stakeholders · Executed ad & post hoc analysis of global risk log and UK transfer risk matrix, coordinated day to day activities for both local and global project risk team, reporting to global PMO · Assisted in designing and execution of the risk assessment, risk monitoring and risk reporting to senior management and regulators. Prepared materials for knowledge sharing workshops

ERM control framework designer & advisor

Energy CompanydotOctober 2012 – December 2012

Client wanted to implement a major roll out of the smart meters to its customers which was a strategic project with ambitious goals to be reached by 2020. In order to reach these goals in a controlled way they decided to implement the ERM control framework - to help them get a better overview of risk and opportunities so they can be recognized and managed well · Designed tailored ERM Control framework including detailed implementation planning · Designed and executed initial scenario planning for smart meter roll out program, organized and prepared knowledge sharing workshops for the management and teams, ensured all knowledge is properly documented in the form of training materials, RACI and guidlines

Business Advisor

Plan InternationaldotJune 2014 – May 2015

· Advised this global NGO in development of the business case and program concept for a new digital program bridging the gap in digitalization for disadvantaged youth · Executed market selection and researched selected countries, identified potential risks and appropriate mitigation · Carried out project fit assessment, identified partners in the selected countries, advised on execution roadmap, co-designed Business Model for Digital Hubs · Built relationships with the local offices, local and international partners to get the buy in and secure funding of EUR 3,3 million to execute the program

Risk & Strategy Advisor

German Agency For International Cooperation (GIZ)dotApril 2015 – August 2015

· For German government development organization (GIZ) and their International Water Stewardship Program designed TO BE model for the private sector engagement in 5 African countries. The €18m program had a goal to promote corporate water stewardship and multi-stakeholder collective action for water security · Delivered private sector strategy including tailor made market scan and value proposition for the 3 key sectors · Trained 7+ local and international coordinators on private sector engagement practices and strategies, designed templates and communication materials · Developed Water Risk & Action Framework for effective Water Risk Assessments globally

Project Lead & Writer

CDP Climate Change Reports Benelux & Francedot2014 – 2016

· Led and co-wrote 3 annual CDP Climate Change Reports Benelux & France - Reports analyzing strategies of stock-listed companies in France and Benelux to make the transition towards a low- carbon economy. The reports included insights on e.g. Circular Economy, Science Based Targets and Climate Risk & Financing · Managed 10+ team, ensuring the report was delivered on time: from analysis, content and best practices to reviews and design - Executed deep dives, carried out interviews with selected companies in the spotlight · Presented results during the launch at Ministry of Environment in Paris in front of 150+ senior stakeholders, including French Minister of Environment (at that time) Segolene Royal

TOM & Engagement Lead

Automotive companydotApril 2017 – December 2018

· Appointed as Engagement lead for international account (largest clients account) and 11 countries in scope for regulatory driven risk and finance transformation impacting contracts · Set up the liaisons engagement approach and ensured alignment across geographies on bi-weekly and ad-hoc basis · Created TOM of new regulatory solution for customers: overall process model design including RACI, communication & trainings. Coordinated branding & marketing activities incl. video shoot with the C- level. The solution has been delivered on time by January 2018

Sustainability & Risk Offering Development Lead

Global Management Consulting firmdotJuly 2015 – January 2018

Developing insights on Sustainability in cooperation with the global risk, strategy & sustainability practice · Developed knowledge assets on the Capital allocation and ESG related risks, opportunities related to new business models, renewable energy and circular economy. Global research · Master Thesis Advisor to graduate writing about Carbon Bubble Risk of Oil & Gas Companies · Led development of the dashboard for the CO2 footprint measurement of employees in NL · Co-wrote article for GARP on Capital allocation for Sustainability with the Head of Finance & Risk for Benelux

Digital & Circular Strategy Consultant

Global Health-Tech companydotDecember 2019 – February 2020

In 2020 the firm had a target to achieve 15% of revenues from circular propositions. MissionC was asked to translate this goal into a strategy for the digital departments · Delivered recommendations for applying circularity within digital & circular strategy framework, performance KPIs and employee engagement plan

Senior Manager and Advisor

Boutique Management Consulting firmdotMarch 2021 – March 2022

· Set up and further developed the sustainability team and the whole Sustainable Finance and Strategy offering, set up and led the first editions of the Sustainable Finance Regulatory Forums · Shaped the value propositions, market research, outlining trends, training new team members, to outlining the culture and client outreach

New Target Operating Model - Project Lead

Global Development FunddotMarch 2021 – March 2022

· Led a project for global alternative investment fund keen to map possible suitable options for a new target operating model. The goal was to select the most suitable model aligned to the overall mission and vision of the organisation, and in line with the current and upcoming regulatory changes in domain of sustainable finance and social impact. This project was the top priority of the C-level and was done in close cooperation with them, including the CEO · Designed the overall project approach and process, coordinated all relevant teams and experts · Facilitated C-suit and regional management units during the options understanding and selection process. The results of the project led to selection of the new target operating model and set up of the overall organization for its execution

Interim Global ESG Strategy Lead

Automotive & Financial Services Company dotApril 2022 – March 2023

· Led and further shaped the ESG strategy of client active in the automotive and financial sector · Drove the global ESG agenda during ongoing merger: stakeholder management, science-based targets set up, rating submissions (CDP, EV100, Sustainalytics, EcoVadis) · Co-developed Sustainable Finance Framework and shaped Sustainable Procurement Strategy · Developed internal ESG evaluation matrix of the suppliers for the Climate Risk project · Set up and rolled out the ambassador network, ESG Action Group and ESG platform to further strengthen engagement and incorporate ESG within all the functions and geographical areas · Led ESG reporting and EU taxonomy eligibility projects, which were all delivered on time and in desired quality · Ensured appropriate action to close the earlier audit findings, prepared the documentation for a follow up as sustainability area has been selected for a deep dive assessment

Freelance Contract

European Commission – Sustainability ExpertdotApril 2023 – Now

· Helping the agencies of the commission to evaluate large scale sustainability and climate- related program proposals and to select the most impactful ones contributing to European Green Deal objectives. Reviews. Evaluations. Ratings. Selected projects then receive funding

Circular Economy and ESG Trainer

European Institute of Innovation & Technology and commercial companiesdotApril 2024 – Now

· Developing and delivering Circular Economy & ESG trainings for various organisations, e.g. for a commercial company in USA (800 people trained) and a program with EIT – Food on circularity in water-food nexus

Circular Economy Lead

Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)dotJanuary 2019 – June 2019

GES brought together 2000+ global business leaders, startups, investors and governments to support ‘deals that matter to everyone’. In assignment of the Dutch & US governments, I was the CE co-lead for the Financing Circular Economy challenge session with corporates and startups · Session was endorsed and opened by the former state secretary Stientje van Veldhoven and the demand for the session exceeded the capacity of the assigned space · 9 start-ups and corporates with global presence, including ING, Akzo Nobel and Danone presented their challenges and solutions regarding circular business model transformation and financing 5+ cooperation agreements resulted directly from the workshop

Speaker & Guest Lecturer

Various Events, Universities and OrganizationdotMarch 2018 – Now

· Delivered expert trainings, presentations and facilitated sessions for various audiences on topics of Sustainability, ESG, Strategy, Circular Economy Transition, SDG and Impact · Clients include: Adidas, Inriver, Audi x One Young World, TNW x Adyen, Business Lease, Oxford University, Circular Slovakia, Amazon, We Make the City, Rijkswaterstaat, Aquatech Shanghai, Accenture, University of Amsterdam, Erasmus University, Enactus University, Clingendael Institute, Johnson & Johnson x One Young World, Digital Freedom Festival, Emerce, World Startup, WeWork, Outvie Academy, Government of Japan and others