Jacob Jose

• Conducted a strategic evaluation of SBTi alternatives by benchmarking 12 certifications, 30 competitors, and 50 customers, identifying four credible pathways to strengthen Solvay’s climate credibility and stakeholder trust. • Processed and analyzed Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions data to support internal and external disclosures (CDP, EcoVadis, MSCI), ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with global reporting standards. • Collaborated with GBUs’ sustainability leaders to validate decarbonization project data, updating emission savings and integrating new initiatives into the carbon neutrality roadmap to enhance forecasting accuracy. • Designed and deployed interactive dashboards for internal tracking and CDP reporting, improving data visualization, accessibility, and decision-making efficiency across sustainability teams. • Researched decarbonization technologies (green hydrogen, BESS, thermal storage, and electric boilers) and benchmarked industry best practices to support Energy Transition and Finance teams in identifying viable investment and optimization opportunities.

• Scope 3 Emissions Reporting & Compliance – Led data collection and reporting across 11 Business Units in 10 countries, ensuring alignment with CSRD, ISSB, and CDP standards. • Double Materiality Assessment – Evaluated the financial and environmental impact of emissions, directly contributing to Verallia’s CDP, EcoVadis (Platinum), and MSCI (A) ratings. • Decarbonization Strategy – Analyzed supply chain emissions data and identified key reduction opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to support Verallia’s long-term net-zero goals. • ESG Data Analytics & Reporting – Translated complex GHG emissions data into actionable insights, enabling senior leadership to integrate sustainability KPIs into corporate decision-making. • Sustainable Procurement – Worked closely with procurement and cross-functional teams to integrate ESG criteria into supplier assessments, strengthening compliance and reducing Scope 3 impact.

Elevated supply chain dynamics and sustainability through a strategic blend of eco-efficiency initiatives

Analyzed investment portfolios and proposed strategic restructuring for clients. Instrumental in streamlining the Reconciliations Team's workflow, implementing match rules leading to reduction in manual effort. Successfully devised control-checks to mitigate financial risks and conducted root-cause analysis, resulting in decreased in error rates.

Specialized in conducting thorough due diligence encompassing background checks, market trend analysis, competitor analysis, variance analysis, and other financial metrics. Delivered comprehensive reports assessing the quality and credibility of investment opportunities. Utilized advanced financial modeling techniques to analyze market trends and risks, providing valuable advice to clients seeking profitable investments. Successfully analyzed country-specific tax credits, financial incentives, subsidies, credit facilities, and potential M&A opportunities for overseas client advisory, resulting in a remarkable increase in engagements with prospective international clients.