EY ’ s Veli Ivanova on the company ’ s 2020 carbon neutral commitment
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a few . During this tenure , she was personally recognised by the independent analyst firm Verdantix for her leadership and efforts to improve the sustainability sector .
Ivanova also held the position of Partner , Sustainability Practice Leader at ERM , where she developed and grew the sustainability practices in ERM ’ s Western Division , spanning sales , client engagements , team management and recruiting , and many more . In doing so , Ivanova managed a variety of sustainability programmes for clients – from the oil and gas , retail , consumer goods and mining sectors – as well as large multinational teams delivering complex sustainability programmes .
Ivanova ’ s educational background includes an MS in Pollution and Environmental Control , as well as a PhD in Environmental Biology from the University of Manchester . With a diverse cultural experience , having lived in Bulgaria , the UK , Hungary , and the US , Ivanova considers herself a “ global citizen ,” who has a strong love of nature . Currently , she resides in Denver , CO , alongside her husband .
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