Daan Reith Email & Phone Number

Rosmalen, Noord-Brabant, Nederland

At Heijmans, I have the function as a biodiversity and sustainability advisor. I lead strategic initiatives that integrate biodiversity and nature conservation into core business operations. I focus on assessing the impacts and dependencies that Heijmans has on natural ecosystems and advocate for sustainable, nature-positive practices. My work involves evaluating and implementing methodologies that help align business strategy with international biodiversity goals, and set up collaborations to ensure that biodiversity considerations are embedded in decision-making processes.

Rosmalen, Noord-Brabant, Nederland

At Heijmans I had the role of Sustainability Advisor. The focus of my work was to help to integrate sustainability at large infrastructure projects. This work included doing CO2 emission calculations and building a dashboard for MKI monitoring.

Laren, Noord-Holland, Nederland

At 2BHonest I had the role of Circularity & Sustainability consultant. The focus of my work was biodiversity, nature and climate strategy in businesses and organisations. My work consisted of:• Provided advisory services to a diverse portfolio of large companies, including Signify, SKion Water, TBI, Dura Vermeer, Swinkels Family Brewers, a.s.r., AVROTROS, United Retail, Bouwend NL, Vebego, and others.• Assisted companies in understanding and mitigating climate change risks, including calculating their carbon footprint, developing reduction plans, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.• Developed a customized methodology for mapping the value chain's dependence on biodiversity, to identify critical impact areas within their value chain and set specific biodiversity targets.• Guided clients through the development and implementation of action plans to build resilient and nature-positive supply chains.• Leveraged methodologies based on the Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN) and Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) frameworks to provide actionable insights and support clients in setting targets to reduce their impact on nature.

Wageningen, Gelderland, Nederland

At the Foundation for Sustainable development I had the role of Research Analyst. The focus of my work was aimed at ecosystem services and their monetary valuation. My work consisted of:• Contributed to the development and management of the Ecosystem Services Valuation Database (ESVD) at FSD.• Indexed more than 100 studies for the largest publicly available database featuring standardized monetary values for all ecosystem services across various biomes and continents.• Facilitated access to valuable information for scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders, enabling them to estimate the economic value of nature effectively.• Data from the ESVD is currently used by the FAO, the UN, LNV, Triodos Bank, ASN Bank, and other institutions and organizations.• Assisted in the organization of the 2022 EcoSystem Partnership (ESP) conference in Rwanda, contributing to the success of the event.• Developed a comprehensive marketing plan for the website of ESP and ESVD, enhancing their visibility and impact in the ecosystem services community.

Wageningen, Gelderland, Nederland

At Wageningen University & Research I had the role of Webcare Coördinator. The focus of my work was to accurately communicate scientific sustainable research on online platforms. My work consisted of:• Coordinated and led the social media webcare team at Wageningen University & Research.• Professionalized online marketing efforts by posting original and relevant content across all official social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Reddit, and LinkedIn.• Conducted social media scans and analyses to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.• Developed and implemented strategic communication plans aligned with current trends and online hypes.• Provided social media training to team members and other stakeholders to enhance digital communication skills.• Managed online issue resolution and crisis communication effectively to maintain the university's reputation.• Ensured consistent messaging across diverse target audiences while simplifying technical content for broader understanding.

Master Of Science - Ms, Urban Environmental Management

Thesis: "Unlocking Green Urban Infrastructure: Exploring the Ideal Conditions for Green Cities to Thrive in the Future" Major.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Environmental Science

Major in Policy and Economics and a Minor in Marine Living Resources.