Nephele Cauchi
Innsbruck
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in project management, circular economy, and sustainability reporting. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, strategic planning capabilities, and interdisciplinary problem-solving to drive impactful results. Adept at proposal and research writing, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and building effective teams. Skilled in networking and interpersonal communication to support organisational goals and advance sustainable practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Corporate Sustainability Specialist
SWARCO
Wattens, Tyrol
09.2024 - Current
- Lead Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG accounting and sustainability reporting end-to-end, from data collection and analysis across 60+ companies to drafting reports covering 600+ quantitative and narrative KPIs, contributing to regulatory readiness for CSRD/ESRS, including structured KPI management and data quality controls.
- Led EcoVadis assessments for multiple subsidiaries, strengthening sustainability performance and ratings.
- Support CSR communications, volunteering initiatives, and lead a company-wide gender equality campaign promoting women in the mobility sector.
- Develop digital sustainability disclosure dashboards and support regulatory and stakeholder transparency
Sustainability & Water Intern
ABB
Zurich, Switzerland
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Led sustainability initiatives at ABB, focusing on water management and environmental compliance.
- Benchmarked water management practices against peers, aligning with ESRS for superior performance.
- Achieved an A- score in CDP Water Security questionnaire, enhancing transparency.
- Supported readiness review for EU Deforestation Regulation, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Conducted research across water-stressed sites to boost awareness and action planning. As a result, I developed proposal for voluntary water target to advance sustainability goals.
Researcher
ICCS, National Technical University of Athens
Athens
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Research assistant, project management and reporting, support mainly environmental and sustainability research projects.
- Strong aptitude for learning advanced software to assess the efficiency of the user interface of a management support tool created by the B-watersmart project, identifying more than 40 bugs in the tool leading to its seamless operation.
- Authored an academic research paper (to be published 2024; Elsevier) for Accelwater; focusing on the creation of a matchmaking framework that brings in manufacturing industries in the process of circular economy and industrial symbiosis (subset of industrial ecology), providing tangible evidence of project achievements and showcasing expertise in circular economy and environmental-related domains.
Communications & Strategic Partnerships Officer
EYDAP
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Identified and initiated strategic relationships with key stakeholder networks like GWOPA, actively contributing to business growth and the realization of strategic objectives.
- Exhibited self-driven initiatives in identifying and exploring cutting-edge water innovations such as desalination, wastewater treatment (RO membranes), digital twins.
- Disseminated technical reports for the organization’s departments, fostering a culture of innovation and community engagement across company departments.
Strategic Partnerships Officer (Internship)
Global Water Partnership HQ
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Operationalised the strategy of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) 2020-2025 through the analysis of a diverse array of policy documents, writing & editing briefs and reviewing reports spanning the themes of focus: water solutions for SDGs, Climate Resilience and water, and transboundary water cooperation.
- Generated Partnership Relationship Management communications materials, including PowerPoints and social media content, contributing to the effective communication of partnership-related initiatives.
- Demonstrated strong presentation skills by communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences.
Research Intern
International Groundwater Resources Assessment Center (IGRAC)
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the development of the Groundwater Catalogue presented in the Groundwater Summit 2022, showcasing a commitment to impactful contributions on a global scale, demonstrating a highly productive approach to data analysis and report writing leading to significant contributions in the field of study.
- Prioritised the synthesis of existing/generic published work on management and governance tools, resulting in a systematic description of diverse approaches and provisions to effectively address water usage, protect groundwater, and engage stakeholders.
- Incorporated precise annotations, insightful comments, and pertinent remarks on processes around creating adequate governance arrangements, building effective institutions, making essential linkages, redirecting available finance, and implementing management planning processes.
Research Assistant
ICCS, National Technical University of Athens
Athens
09.2020 - 09.2020
- Played a key role in the successful execution of multiple EU projects, including WeObserve and Scent, providing invaluable support and leveraging expertise in environmental and sustainability initiatives and citizen observatories.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of St Gallen
St Gallen, Switzerland 09.2023 - 06.2024
MSc - Water Management & Governance
IHE Delft
Netherlands 10.2019 - 04.2021
BSc - Environmental Science
American College of Greece
Greece 09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Circular Economy Expertise
- Proposal & Research Writing
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Networking Skills
- Cross-Functional Skills
- Problem Solving & Interdisciplinary
- Thinking Skills
- Team building and working
- Analytical Skills
- Sustainability Reporting
Languages
Greek – Native
Beginner
English – Native
Beginner
French – Lower Intermediate (B1 Certificate)
Beginner
German
Elementary (A2)
Interests
Passionate about a well-rounded lifestyle, I find joy in the dynamic world of sports, relishing the lessons of discipline and teamwork that it imparts. As an avid traveller, I thrive on exploring diverse cultures and landscapes, seeking inspiration from each unique journey. Committed to community engagement, I actively participate in volunteering, and community-driven initiatives. Embracing the transformative power of giving back, I believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, contributing to a more connected and compassionate global community.
Timeline
Corporate Sustainability Specialist
SWARCO
09.2024 - Current
Sustainability & Water Intern
ABB
06.2024 - 09.2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA
University of St Gallen
09.2023 - 06.2024
Researcher
ICCS, National Technical University of Athens
04.2023 - 05.2024
Communications & Strategic Partnerships Officer
EYDAP
12.2021 - 01.2023
Strategic Partnerships Officer (Internship)
Global Water Partnership HQ
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Intern
International Groundwater Resources Assessment Center (IGRAC)
05.2021 - 08.2021
Research Assistant
ICCS, National Technical University of Athens
09.2020 - 09.2020
MSc - Water Management & Governance
IHE Delft
10.2019 - 04.2021
BSc - Environmental Science
American College of Greece
09.2014 - 06.2019