Olivia Thompson

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: olivia.thompson@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: oliviathompsonsustainability

Summary

Led the development and implementation of corporate sustainability initiatives for over 7 years, resulting in a 20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions for a national retail chain.

Expert in ESG framework integration, carbon footprint analysis, and circular economy principles, driving measurable environmental and social impact.

Successfully guided two large organizations through their inaugural GRI and SASB compliant sustainability reports, enhancing stakeholder transparency and investor confidence.

Experience

Senior Sustainability Specialist, Maple Leaf Foods Inc. -- Mississauga, Canada

Mar 2021 – present

• Developed and executed a comprehensive corporate sustainability strategy, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals and reducing operational waste by 15% across 5 facilities.

• Managed the annual ESG reporting process, ensuring compliance with GRI and SASB standards and achieving a 25% improvement in investor ESG ratings.

• Provided expert guidance on sustainable supply chain practices, leading to the integration of 3 new certified sustainable suppliers and improved ethical sourcing.

• Facilitated cross-functional teams to identify and implement energy efficiency projects, resulting in an annual cost saving of $300,000.

Sustainability Analyst, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited -- Toronto, Canada

June 2017 – Feb 2021

• Conducted detailed carbon footprint assessments (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for retail operations, identifying key emission hotspots and reduction opportunities.

• Supported the development of the company's first public sustainability report, contributing to data collection, analysis, and narrative creation.

• Researched and evaluated emerging sustainable technologies and practices, presenting recommendations for adoption to senior management.

• Assisted in the implementation of waste diversion programs, increasing recycling rates by 18% across 10 pilot stores.

Junior Project Coordinator, Green Economy, Environmental Defence Canada -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – May 2017

• Coordinated community engagement initiatives focused on promoting sustainable consumption and local green businesses.

• Conducted research on policy frameworks for renewable energy and presented findings to advocacy teams.

• Assisted in grant writing and fundraising efforts for various environmental protection projects.

Education

University of Toronto, Master of Environmental Science (M.Env.Sc.) in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Management -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – Aug 2015

Queen's University, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Environmental Science -- Kingston, Canada

Sept 2010 – May 2014

Skills

Sustainability Reporting & Frameworks: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, CDP, UN SDGs, Integrated Reporting, ESG Data Management

Environmental Management: Carbon Footprinting (GHG Protocol), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Waste Management, Water Stewardship, Renewable Energy Integration, Circular Economy Principles

Strategy & Analysis: ESG Strategy Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Materiality Assessments, Risk Analysis, Policy Analysis, Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Certifications & Tools: LEED Green Associate, ISO 14001, Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Salesforce CRM