Senem Tanju - SEA Case Story

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What brought you to this moment in your career where the Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) made sense for you?

I have been working as a sustainability professional for years in Turkiye, and I am always trying to improve my skills and knowledge by involving worldwide activities. I am a member of ISSP since 2020, and I believe in the reliability of the institution. I like the approach and mindset that ISSP is following. Sustainability is a term that is newly developing in my country, so by earning this credential, I was aiming to prove my experience level in sustainability. I hope that I can influence my colleagues in my country to have these kinds of credentials and certifications that create impact.

How are you putting the knowledge, skills, and ability demonstrated in the SEA to work in your career (or work) today?

I am working as a sustainability consultant, and also I am giving professional training in sustainability. So I am sure that I will use the knowledge, skills, and ability demonstrated in the SEA in my professional life.

For those starting out in the sustainability field, what advice do you have for them?

I would advise them to read a lot, follow system thinking principles, and always pay attention to the value chain.

Senem Tanju

Managing Partner

Sachi Sustainability Consultancy Company

From Senem: I provide specialized leadership and guidance, helping organizations integrate sustainability into their entire process. With over 19 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, I have developed and led global sustainability approaches focused on ESG planning, reporting, and auditing, as well as HSE and quality management systems. I am a GRI certified sustainability professional and a legally approved safety expert trainer with NEBOSH and A class certifications. Recently, I earned the Sustainability Excellence (SEA) credential.

I am passionate about creating sustainability roadmaps that empower organizations to design their tomorrow for today and for the future. I have extensive experience in performing and providing HSE risk assessments, working on HSE projects, and establishing HSEQA management systems and documentation. I have also enriched my skills and knowledge by obtaining environmental consultant certification from the Ministry of Environment and ISO 14001, ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 45001 auditor qualifications. I enjoy working in diverse cultures, interacting with different teams and levels, and adapting to change. My goal is to ensure a transformation that will reach future generations by transferring sustainability culture to stakeholders.

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