SourcingHaus Research & Consulting Group

- Develop and lead organizational strategies for GHG emissions reduction, climate resilience, and sustainability integration.
- Oversee Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions accounting, ensuring compliance with GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14083, and SBTi-aligned targets.
Drive sustainable procurement initiatives, integrating ESG criteria and lifecycle assessments into supplier evaluation and category management.
- Lead carbon footprint assessments and data analytics, utilizing industry frameworks such as GLEC, CDP, and Climate Action Standards to track and optimize emissions performance.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry alliances, and corporate partners, to advance climate solutions and policy advocacy.
- Implement decarbonization strategies, leveraging renewable energy, carbon offsets, and science-based target setting to achieve corporate climate commitments.
- Manage sustainability reporting and disclosures, aligning with TCFD, GRI, and corporate ESG frameworks to ensure transparency and regulatory compliance.
- Lead capacity-building initiatives, training internal teams and supply chain partners on climate risk management, sustainable business practices, and emissions reduction opportunities.

GHG Accounting & Climate Solutions Director

- Collaborating with clients to assess and improve their sustainability performance.
- Analyzing and projecting environmental impacts, with an emphasis on future trends.
- Providing consultancy on GHG and ESG reporting, ensuring compliance with GHG Protocol, ISO standards, SBTi, and other regulations.
- Specialized in environmental standards including ISO 14083, GLEC, ISO 14001, ISO 14064, and comprehensive sustainability reporting.
- Promoting environmental awareness and integrating environmental management systems.

Sustainability Consultant

ASSOCIATION NATIONAL VOLUNTARY FOREST CERTIFICATION SYSTEM

- Led the development from scratch of the Ukrainian national system of sustainable forest management under the umbrella of PEFC, one of the world's largest organizations for environmental protection. This encompasses approximately 9% of the world’s certified sustainable forests, contributes to an estimated annual production worth over 50 billion USD, and operates in more than 70 countries.
- Chaired the national forest certification system development from the ground up, accomplishing the project on time and with a 25% budget saving. The system was endorsed by PEFC International without nonconformities, in accordance with international ISO and PEFC standards.
- Created and translated over 20 internal procedures and standards based on ISO and IAF guidelines, ensuring the system's functionality. These documents are accessible at https://woodcertification.com.ua/en/Documentation-System/.
- Secured contracts with 75% of certification bodies in Ukraine and prepared a database of over 300 potential customers for certification services.
- Achieved support from over 100 relevant stakeholders, including government, science, business, NGOs, and workers' unions, through effective implementation of a communication plan.
- Co-organized and moderated All Ukrainian timber forums with over 400 participants, including ministers and influential business representatives. Facilitated dialogue and collaboration, resulting in 12 recommendations for the legislative process.
- Gained Expert qualification in the International Pool of Experts program, becoming eligible to be a trainer for chain of custody certification standards after passing the exam and demonstrating the required expertise and qualifications.

Chief Executive Officer

Perechin Timber and Chemical Plant

- Crafted and executed sustainability-focused strategies, systematically evaluating the company's performance against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. This included meticulous management of greenhouse gas emissions accounting (covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions), carbon credits, and adherence to various reporting standards and protocols (such as CDP, GRI, etc.). Additionally, aligned sustainability targets with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and integrated diverse quality standards and systems, thereby enhancing the value proposition of the company's product pricing.
- Led the overhaul of internal systems and databases in collaboration with the quality management team to align with Certification Program processes and requirements. This initiative not only improved operational efficiency but also resulted in significant savings in the HR budget.

Chief Sustainability Officer

- Formulated a comprehensive 10-year business strategy plan, incorporating new product groups with higher margins than current offerings. This strategy also integrates contemporary sustainable trends, ensuring business alignment with evolving market demands.
- Oversaw the preparation of detailed business plans, encompassing marketing, technical, and financial aspects. These plans were meticulously crafted to present viable investment opportunities to shareholders.

Chief Development Officer

Polyprom Ltd

- Managed all commercial operations for Europe's second-largest chemical producer, overseeing strategic business activities and operational excellence.
- Boosted gross margin by revising pricing and purchasing policies, and implementing innovative methods that enhanced profitability.
- Initiated partnerships with renowned global chemical suppliers through persistent search and negotiation, effectively reducing production costs.
- Streamlined the commercial team's structure by optimizing roles, eliminating overlapping responsibilities, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), and achieving savings in the HR budget.

Director Commercial Operations

- Led the introduction and placement of products in new markets across Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and the USA. This was achieved through persistent market research, identifying key and influential market players, initiating negotiations, and managing the process from initial cold calls to the finalization of contracts. This strategic approach resulted in a significant increase in sales.
- Successfully established direct contact and developed a comprehensive understanding of contract opportunities with all major European retailers, each holding over 10% market share in their respective countries.

Head of Department "Goods for Grilling"

Achieved exceptional sales targets in German-speaking markets by managing the entire sales cycle, from initial cold calling to finalizing deals. This involved thorough market research, identifying potential customers, creating and implementing strategic communication plans, and conducting successful negotiations.

Account Manager

With over 12 years of top management experience in the international timber and chemical industry, I am a passionate and innovative sustainability consultant who helps customers measure and improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. I have a proven track record of delivering sustainable project management, decarbonization services, clean energy and carbon offset consulting, and ESG reporting solutions, following the highest standards and frameworks based on ISO and PEFC.

Currently, I work as a Sustainability Consultant at SourcingHaus Research & Consulting Group, where I provide data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize the sustainability impact of various projects and clients. I leverage my skills in market research, sales, sourcing, logistics, negotiations, budgeting, and recruiting, as well as my certifications in agile project management and product ownership, to ensure the quality and efficiency of my work. 
I also draw on my previous experience as the Chief Executive Officer of the Association National Voluntary Forest Certification System, where I successfully led the development of the Ukrainian national system of sustainable forest management under the umbrella of PEFC, one of the world's largest organizations for environmental protection. I am fluent in English, German, Russian, and Ukrainian, and I have a strong interest in environmental justice and climate change issues.

Taplio

Mariia Maha's Linkedin Analytics

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Taplio

.css-1jgreyo{background-image:linear-gradient(284deg, rgba(39,43,72,1) 0%, rgba(33,47,183,1) 100%);color:transparent;-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;}Mariia Maha's Linkedin Analytics

Want to drive more opportunities from LinkedIn?

Mariia Maha's Linkedin Analytics