Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿 Email and Phone Number
Simarna Singh is a passionate sustainability professional, and is actively involved in actioning Sustainability and ESG, with a strong belief that “the Youth are key stakeholders in catalysing change...”At the start of her career, Simarna was appointed as a United Nations Global Compact Youth Ambassador. She had the privilege to be a part of MASDAR’s Future Sustainability Leader’s program to complement her academic studies. She represented the UAE Youth Delegation in Madrid at the COP25 United Nations Climate Change conference with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. More recently, she was selected by the Singapore Government as one of the 40 youth to participate in the Climate Youth Development Program & attend COP28. Additionally, she received the honour of being chosen the Indonesian Government to address the broader sustainability agenda of ASEAN.Sim has taken a leadership role as the Regional (APAC) Healthcare Sustainability Manager for DKSH, a Swiss multinational specialising in market expansion services. Prior to this, she worked at foodpanda Singapore, an online food and grocery delivery platform owned by German multinational Delivery Hero. Her understanding, knowledge and experience around Sustainability has led her to share her learning with corporates, as a Consultant. In August 2020, she was the Sustainability Consultant for the Singapore Business Council in UAE after, spending almost a year consulting a leading 5-star hospitality brand with their mandatory sustainability compliance for seven properties. She also focused on growing and expanding her Singapore Social Enterprise, Coco Veda, internationally whilst, amplifying impact.In 2023, as the author, Simarna's research on the adoption of UN Sustainable Development Goals in Dubai Hotels was published by SAGE in the Tourism and Hospitality Research Journal.Simarna has been a Keynote Speaker and Moderator at 90+ International conferences and events. Notable speaking engagements include being alongside the President of Armenia H.E. Armen Sarkissian, IRENA, ADB Gender Forum, Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, UAE Gov Youth Summit, UN ITCILO in Italy & Annual Investment Meeting (UAE Ministry of Economy).Her commitment to sustainability & women empowerment was recognised by SMS Ms. Low Yen Ling, who acknowledged her in a speech in 2021. She has also been mentioned and quoted in various media outlets: Channel News Asia, RICE Media, Eco-Business, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Hotelier Middle East, Abu Dhabi Media, Channel News Asia 93.8 and MoneyFM 89.3 (Eco Money) amongst others.
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Sustainability Manager - Apac HealthcareDkshSingapore -
Regional (Apac) Healthcare Sustainability Manager | Supply ChainDksh Dec 2022 - PresentZurich, Zurich, ChFounded by Swiss Entrepreneurs in 1865 in APAC and listed on the Swiss Six Exchange. DKSH helps companies (clients and customers) grow by providing services including sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services.• Proven track record of developing and implementing a sustainability strategy across 13 markets, resulting in significant cost savings and environmental impact reduction.• Conceptualised and executed a Sustainability Champions Program, working with a team of 19 champions and managing 1 intern. • Served as the lead project manager, directing cross-functional teams to achieve ISO14001 and ISO45001 certifications for Supply Chain Distribution Centers.• Implemented reusable cold-chain packaging.• Spearheaded the transition towards FSC packaging for Healthcare Own Brands, contributing to sustainable sourcing practices and scope 3 emissions reduction. • Managed diverse teams across multiple regions, overseeing the execution supply chain audits, human rights assessments in line with the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative and environmental impact assessments.• Led the Responsible Procurement due diligence questionnaire to screen suppliers. • Pioneered the integration of innovative sustainability metrics and dashboards, providing actionable insights into key performance indicators and driving continuous improvement across the organization.• Prepared the Sustainability Report in line with GRI for the Healthcare Business Unit in 2022 and 2023. • Orchestrated a high-impact Purpose Day across 10 markets, fostering relations with 10+ pharma clients, while also donating (CHF26,000) for humanitarian relief efforts for the IFRC.• Presented sustainability achievements and strategic initiatives to the Sustainability Executive Committee.• Executing Sustainability Training within the business unit. • Oversaw budgeting and spending.• Featured on EcoMoney Money FM 89.3 and A+ Singapore.
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MentorSeedstars Aug 2023 - May 2024Carouge, Geneva, ChSelected as one of the 13 mentors for the Asia-Pacific Care Accelerator Program organised by Seedstars in partnership with SAFEEM, UN Women UN Women Asia and the Pacific & Bopinc, and supported by Visa Foundation, and International Development Research Centre (IDRC).The Asia-Pacific Care Accelerator Program is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and strategic approach to help 13 enterprises grow and scale as gender-inclusive businesses. This program offers valuable expert-led training sessions on business models and growth strategies, access to grant financing, and opportunities to forge regional and local partnership. -
Cop28 Singapore Youth DelegateCop28 Uae Dec 2023 - Dec 2023Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, Ae -
Sustainability MentorInternational Baccalaureate Sep 2022 - Jul 2023Genève, Switzerland, ChOver the coming 10 months, Simarna carries the responsibility of a Mentor for the Middle Year Programme Innovators Grant. She will mentor three students from Stamford American International School in Singapore, Fountain Head House School & Indus International School Bangalore (IISB).The students are working on different social impact projects to address challenges revolving around inclusion, inequalities, access to education and financial literacy. -
Sustainability Manager - SingaporeFoodpanda Jan 2022 - Dec 2022Singapore, Singapore, Sgfoodpanda is the lead brand for German multinational Delivery Hero in Asia, with its headquarters in Singapore.Simarna led and executed the sustainability agenda for Singapore, internally and externally:• Multi-stakeholder partnership with UOB and FinLab to execute a packaging project for our marts and shops vertical. Received funding from UOB to pilot the GreenTech Accelerator packaging solutions. • Ideated and executed Green Label, a restaurant certification scheme with 49 Brands, 14 Strategic Accounts and 900+ Outlets. Green Label was inaugurated by H.E. Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and Environment, Dr. Amy Khor. In collaboration with the partnerships team, Simarna also received support from DBS for Green Label funded vouchers.• Coordinating and leading the Singapore entities' Carbon Reporting (GHG Protocol - Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions).• In partnership with Teads Care, we donated 5% of our advertising budget to support a Singapore Social Enterprise, Wateroam. • Partnered with Red Cross Singapore and raised S$60,000+ for Ukraine Relief. • Activated Donate a Meal, in collaboration with the Singapore Food Bank and till date donated 68,031 meals ($148,000+). • Lead for the Mandatory Packaging Report and 3R Plan's from NEA to lay the foundation for EPR. • Executed a reusable packaging program with Muuse, to showcase reducing single-use plastic within the company and merchants we work with.• Liaise with the Marketing and Comms team to ensure all sustainability initiatives are marketed effectively with a goal to educate our consumers to opt for conscious alternatives. • Simarna also worked closely with the PR Team on 87 pieces of organic sustainability media coverage. Some prominent coverage include: Eco-Business, CNA, 8days & Mothership. • Applied for three awards thus far: Enterprise Asia, UN Global Compact and EuroCham. -
International Keynote Speaker On SustainabilityKeynote - Women Speakers Directory Apr 2021 - Dec 2022Singapore , Singapore, SgThe world's leading directory of Women KeyNote speakers. At KeyNote, the aim is simple: to bring more diversity to stages around the world. A podium without a single woman speaker is much too common – and we are going to change that! Not just for the sake of empowering women; also because diversity increases group intelligence. • The world's leading directory of Women Keynote speakers. • Simarna is the youngest speaker in the entire directory of Keynote Women. • She has been invited to speak at an event jointly organised by Keynote Women, United Women Singapore and supported by the U.S. Embassy in Singapore. The topic addressed was: The Green Economy in a Post Pandemic World.• Participated as a speaker in the Sustainability Salon Panel Discussion, focusing on the role of the Board of Directors in accelerating sustainability and ESG initiatives. -
Mentor For The Asia Women Exporters' ProgrammeUps Nov 2020 - Nov 2021Atlanta, Ga, UsThe Asia Women Exporters' Mentorship Program is a year-long initiative aimed at supporting Women-Owned and Women-Led Small Businesses in their journey to export goods using Digital Platforms. The Program involves Simarna to provide mentorship to enable rich learning and development opportunities for participants. Similarly, Simarna and other Mentors invited by UPS and AMTC Academy conduct Workshops. • A year long programme which supported other Women-Owned and Women-Led Small Businesses in their journey to export goods using Digital Platforms. • Simarna provided mentorship to enable rich learning and development opportunities for participants. • She also conducted a practical workshop with specific recommendations on how the mentees could develop/ improve their e-Commerce websites. During the session she emphasised on SEO, UI, UX, copywriting, professional images and videos to ensure maximum traction and visibility. -
Sustainability ConsultantSingapore Business Council (Uae) Aug 2020 - Sep 2021Dubai, AeThe Singapore Business Council (SBC) is a non-profit organisation registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The SBC was established with the support of the Embassy of Singapore (Abu Dhabi) and the Consulate General of Singapore (Dubai), and is managed by an Executive Committee of volunteers who are Singaporean professionals residing in the UAE. • Simarna consults Singaporean Businesses who are looking to implement sustainability within their business model. -
Future Sustainability LeaderMasdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Jan 2019 - Apr 2021Abu Dhabi, Ad, AeThe FSL program is an outreach initiative led by Masdar to engage, educate and empower university students to become the next generation of sustainability leaders capable of carrying forward the sustainability agenda. Masdar is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Government-owned Mubadala Development Company, Masdar is a leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, community grid projects, and energy services consultancy.• Simarna was one of the 50 chosen youth to represent MASDAR. • She had the opportunity to participate in a debate and present to H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs and H.E. Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri the Minister of State for Advanced Technology. • Simarna got selected to also attend GMIS - UNIDO Conference in Russia, alongside the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.• Wrote a case study report on the UAE Water, Energy and Food NEXUS. • Simarna attended COP25 in Spain as a part of the UAE Youth Delegation alongside the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. • She spoke at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. • Simarna pitched at the World Energy Congress on innovative energy efficient solutions for a Jordanian Refugee Camp to Red Crescent. -
United Nations Global Compact Youth AmbassadorUnited Nations Global Compact Sep 2017 - Jan 2021New York, Ny, UsThe United Nations Global Compact Local Network has established the “UNGC UAE Youth Program” encouraging the next generations to hold their future employers and colleagues to a higher standard. The overall purpose is to offer a platform in which the private sector, international community, and other stakeholders become aware and embrace initiatives for the Youth. Furthermore, we promote the 10 principles in future places of work.Simarna engaged in advocacy efforts, actively promoting and encouraging businesses to join as signatories or participants on the UNGC platform. -
Group Sustainability ConsultantJa Resorts & Hotels Oct 2019 - Jul 2020Dubai, Dubai, AeJA Resorts and Hotels was founded in 1981 and is a luxury 5-Star Hotel Chain with sustainability-conscious properties in the UAE and Indian Ocean. • Simarna was hired as a Sustainability Consultant by the CEO of JA Resorts and Hotels. She had the opportunity to work with multiple departments to ensure sustainability is communicated, implemented, tracked and measured. Some of the departments include: Engineering, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing, Housekeeping, F&B and MICE. • Her role was to develop and create a dashboard to track the Sustainability initiatives for JA Resorts and Hotels. • She integrated policies in Water, Waste, Energy, Purchasing and Procurement to ensure compliance across 7properties with DTCM (Dubai Tourism's) mandatory Sustainability Compliance Criteria. • Simarna wrote a Sustainable Report, and also tracked the impact created through ESG and Theory of Change. • She facilitated and organised associates’ awareness, knowledge and training, which lead to operational efficiencies. Her goal to ensure Sustainability becomes a Culture within JA's Mission, Vision and Values were successful. • Built engagement with Government and the Private Sector to introduce JA's Sustainability Agenda, and discuss collaborations to work together. • Simarna planned the World Water Day Event which was to showcase JA Resorts and Hotels Water Bottling Plant which eliminated 1.7 million plastic bottles. Through her MASDAR network, she managed to invite the Minister of Climate Change and Environment. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this event did not take place. Simarna also organised the panel discussion topics, invited esteemed speakers and guests. The goal of these events was to create positive PR and media news to uplift the brand value.• She also engaged with Green Certifying Bodies: Green Key, Green Globe and Biosphere Tourism to enhance opportunities with Green Travel Agents. • Simarna was featured by Hotelier Middle East. -
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Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿 Skills
Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿 Education Details
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Singapore Management UniversityAdvanced Certificate In Sustainability And Sustainable Business -
Ministry Of Sustainability And The Environment Singapore, National Climate Change Secretariat Singapore And National Youth Council SingaporeClimate Youth Development Program
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Elite Linguistic NetworkMandarin - Pre-Intermediate Conversational Chinese
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Nanyang Technological University SingaporeExecutive Certificate In Corporate And Environmental Sustainability
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Ministry Of Culture, Community & Youth (Mccy) & National Youth Council Singapore (Nyc)Our Singapore Leadership Program (Oslp)
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Smith School Of Enterprise And The Environment - University Of Oxford
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National University Of SingaporeEntrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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The Emirates Academy Of Hospitality ManagementBachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Honors Degree In International Hospitality
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Repton SchoolHigh School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates
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Repton Dubai SchoolInternational General Certificate Of Secondary Education (Igcse)
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Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿 works for Dksh
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Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿's current role is Sustainability Manager - APAC Healthcare.
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Simarna Singh (辛小敏)🧿 attended Singapore Management University, Ministry Of Sustainability And The Environment Singapore, National Climate Change Secretariat Singapore And National Youth Council Singapore, Elite Linguistic Network, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Ministry Of Culture, Community & Youth (Mccy) & National Youth Council Singapore (Nyc), Smith School Of Enterprise And The Environment - University Of Oxford, National University Of Singapore, The Emirates Academy Of Hospitality Management, Repton School, Repton Dubai School.
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