Irune Elorz
Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability and Social Innovation
Team player
Resiliency / Adaptability / Flexibility
People person
Fast learner / Able to work under pressure
43 years old
Driving License
Vitoria-Gasteiz (01001) Spain
Available soon
Available
Experienced, highly motivated, committed and goal-driven sustainability and CSR professional. Over 10 years working as a CSR and sustainability professional at high profile companies; demonstrating an exceptional ability to work in an international, fast-paced, ever-changing business; providing the most cutting-edge, responsible and sustainable solutions as an internal and B2B consultant, as well as driving companies to improvement by auditing their non-financial data.
For more details, check my online CV: www.irune-elorz.com/gb
For more details, check my online CV: www.irune-elorz.com/gb
ESG Associate Manager
Sonnedix
Since April 2020
- Continued to develop and implement the Group´s ESG strategy and policies.
*Co-drafted GRESB response (5 stars- 94 %).
*Continued to develop ESG reporting system.
*Designed and delivered materiality assessment.
*Co-drafted sustainability report.
*Coordinated ESG activities and community engagement.
*Designed and delivered workshops and training sessions.
- Continued to develop and implement the Group´s ESG strategy and policies.
Chief Sustainability Officer
Impact Bureau
June 2017
to May 2018
Dublin
Ireland
- IB aimed at making it easy for the corporates to produce auditable high-quality ESG information.
- Developed sustainability rating methodology for Irish corporates to gauge their sustainability reporting performance and preparedness for EU non-financial reporting regulations. Banking and Agribusiness sectors analysed/rated
- Participant in EU Climate Kic business accelerator in Dublin.
- Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start fund 2018
Corporate social responsibility reporting manager
Abengoa
June 2015
to June 2016
Full-time
Seville
Spain
- Abengoa’s CSR reporting system control and management.
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis at corporate level.
- Other activities within Abengoa’s CSR department:
•SROI (Social Return On Investment).
•LBG (London Benchmarking Group).
•Sustainability Indexes.
•ESG Risks analysis.
Corporate responsibility, sustainability and communications coordinator
Befesa (Abengoa subsidiary until 2013)
June 2010
to December 2013
Full-time
Madrid
Spain
- GRI indicators data coordination, consolidation and revision for all companies within Befesa in various countries (such as Spain, Germany, France, UK, Argentina, Peru, Chile,…), including protocol implementation across the entire Abengoa business group.
- Annual, corporate responsibility and Global Compact reporting (2010, 2011, 2012). “Main figures” brochure with a print run of 1,500 copies.
- Greenhouse gases inventory management.
- Active collaboration in several focus groups to develop and update Abengoa’s CR and sustainability protocols.
- Internal audits on GRI indicators, ISO 14064 and SA 8000.
- GHG and CR internal trainer.
- Communications activities: articles, press releases, corporate presentations.
Corporate responsibility and sustainability specialist
KPMG
November 2008
to June 2010
Full-time
Madrid
Spain
- CR reports assurance (AA1000, ISAE 3000).
- Varied projects (strategic plans, materiality analysis, DJSI…) carried out for Enagás, Iberdrola (renewables), Banco Santander, FCC, Abengoa, among other IBEX35 companies.
- KPMG Spain carbon footprint calculation and development of emissions reduction strategies. Similar projects for external companies.
MSc in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
Escuela de Organización Industrial
September 2013
to 2014
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Sciences
Universidad de Salamanca and Universidad de Granada
September 1998
to February 2007
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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Expert
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GHG emissions management
Advanced
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ISO 14001, 14064, 9001. EFQM. SA 8000
Advanced
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Microsoft Office
Advanced
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English (C2) (TrinityCert TESOL English as a second language teacher. Jun 2017.
Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) Cambridge University. Dec. 2016. Grade A (220/230).
Certificate in Advanced English (C1) Cambridge University. Dec. 2014. Grade B (79/100).)Advanced -
Spanish (Mother tongue)
Expert
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Basque (A2)
Notions
- Leadership, team work, strong problem-solving skills.
- Social innovation
- Climate Change
- Circular/Social economy
- Sustainability
- 3D printing
- Digital fabrication
- Corporate responsibility
- Languages/ ESL