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Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

The Platform advises the Commission on the EU Taxonomy and the EU sustainable finance framework more broadly, with a reinforced focus on usability. Apart from that, it also monitors the capital flows to sustainable investments.About: The Platform brings together world leading sustainability experts across all stakeholder groups: private stakeholders from financial, non-financial and business sectors, NGOs and civil society, academia and think tanks, experts in personal capacity, as well as public and international institutions. A balanced representation of stakeholders, expertise and perspectives allows the Platform to develop its advice based on scientific evidence, expertise and deep practical experience.

Prague, Czechia

Teaching Sustainability Reporting and Contracts classes for Master's students and supervising theses on sustainable finance, corporate sustainability and contracts.

As a freelance consultant specializing in ESG and sustainable finance, I focus on providing corporate advisory services to businesses and individuals seeking to integrate sustainability into their strategies and reporting. I collaborate with companies to design and implement ESG frameworks, improve sustainability reporting, and enhance financial performance through alignment with the EU Taxonomy. My work includes conducting workshops, delivering training programs, and offering strategic advice to ensure that companies meet evolving regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations while contributing to the EU and/or national sustainability targets.Some examples of companies and organisations I've collaborated with:- ESG advisory services for corporate clients [details confidential]: focus on methodology, general overview and reporting under both ESRS and the EU Taxonomy- International Sustainable Finance Centre (2024): design and roll out of a new executive education program- CzechInvest (2023-now): assessment of ecotech startups- Chamber of Auditors (2019-now): lecturer and course developer for one of the exams (law in business)

Brussels Area, Belgium

Since 2017, I've been involved in and carrying out analyses and exchange of information on the European level. Since 2019, I'm also engaged in the strategic topics about the organisation's future as a Board member of both EuRIC and its EFR branch and in finance-related oversight as a Treasurer.Specific area of expertise: Sustainable finance (e.g., Platform on Sustainable Finance & EU Taxonomy) - see also an enclosed report (p. 10ff).About European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC): Through its Member Federations from 20 EU & EFTA countries, EuRIC represents across Europe over:• 5,500+ companies generating an aggregated annual turnover of about EUR 95b, including large companies and SMEs, involved in the recycling and trade of various resource streams• 300,000 local jobs

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