Julie Hedensted
Ashgrove,QLD
Summary
I am an experienced and dedicated sustainability professional with a demonstrated track record in cultivating innovative and financially viable solutions for companies navigating the path towards a more sustainable operation. My recent years have been devoted to advancing this commitment both professionally and academically. I specialize in the intersection of corporate strategy and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on the development of more sustainable business models and the implementation of strategies for supply chain decarbonization and circularity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior ESG Advisor
SustainX
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies for wide array of organizations
- Advised executive leadership on integrating ESG considerations into overall business strategy, enhancing corporate reputation and stakeholder relations
- Facilitated multiple different workshop formats on ESG topics to accelerate the ESG efforts at clients
- Conducted ESG training programs for internal teams to enhance understanding and commitment to sustainable practices
- Acted as Lead Consultant, maintaining overall project responsibility incl. timeline, budget and scope
- Headed internal business development team on the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) from the EU, focusing on the Double Materiality assessment.
Sustainability Consultant
Egmont
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Enhanced company sustainability by conducting comprehensive environmental assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented ESG strategy 'Go Grenner Fast', resulting in increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact for the group.
- Responsible for Egmont group Sustainability report.
- Key account' for multiple divisions in their sustainability efforts
- Facilitation of educational forums/workshops across group on prioritized climate topics.
Sustainability Business Analyst
JP Politikens Hus
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Annual GHG accounting (group-wide)
- Responsible for JP/Pol CSR report
- Ad hoc analysis and decision material to C-level
- Board material and presentations
- Performance reporting to C-level (group-wide).
Junior Business Controller
H&M Group
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Reduced operational costs through detailed analysis and identification of inefficiencies for H&M retail stores in Denmark.
- Implemented robust financial controls for improved compliance and risk management.
- Strengthened business decision-making for our Store Managers with accurate and timely financial reports on their store(s).
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, cost reductions and revenue growth.
Education
MSc. Cand.Merc Finance and Strategic Management (FSM) -
Copenhagen Business School
BSc. Business Administration and Project Management -
Copenhagen Business School
Skills
- Sustainability strategy & ESG target setting
- ESG reporting - EU legislation compliance with CSRD and ESRS
- SDG selection facilitation
- Development of decarbonization pathways
- GHG accounting (GHG Protocol, Scope 1, 2 & 3)
- Circular business models
Languages
Danish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Swedish
Professional Working
Norwegian
Professional Working
German
Elementary
Additional Education
- Masterclass on EU Taxonomy – DI & EY
- Masterclass on double materiality – FSR, EY & Maersk
- Divers license cat B
References
References and grade transcripts can be provided upon request
Timeline
Senior ESG Advisor
SustainX
01.2023 - Current
Sustainability Consultant
Egmont
12.2021 - 12.2022
Sustainability Business Analyst
JP Politikens Hus
09.2020 - 11.2021
Junior Business Controller
H&M Group
09.2018 - 07.2020
MSc. Cand.Merc Finance and Strategic Management (FSM) -
Copenhagen Business School
BSc. Business Administration and Project Management -
Copenhagen Business School
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