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Hire Julie B.

France

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Sustainability & ESG Expert | CSRD, SFDR, Impact Strategy | Ex-Consultant & ESG Lead in Tech

Profile Summary

I’m an ESG and sustainable finance expert with 8+ years of experience helping companies navigate sustainability challenges through strategy, regulation, and innovation. Currently ESG Lead at Aiven, a European tech scale-up, I lead the company’s sustainability strategy, CSRD alignment, and carbon footprint initiatives. I also run Aiven’s startup program, supporting early-stage companies building responsible tech and Green IT Operations. Prior to that, I worked for five years as a consultant in sustainable finance, advising corporates, financial institutions, and investors on ESG integration, impact strategy, and compliance with SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and TCFD. I’ve also taught ESG and sustainable finance at Sciences Po and ESCP, and regularly design and host events such as hackathons, roundtables, and founder workshops. I can support clients on: • ESG strategy and materiality assessments • CSRD/SFDR/EU Taxonomy compliance • Climate and IT footprinting • ESG communication and reporting • Founder coaching on impact topics I combine a pragmatic approach with regulatory depth and startup sensitivity. Let’s work together to turn sustainability into a strategic asset.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ★ Business Strategy
• ★ Innovation Management
• ★ Project Management
• ☆ Financial Technology
• ☆ Business Finance
• ☆ Business Operations
• ☆ Small Business
• ☆ Data-Driven Decision Making
• ☆ Management Consulting

Services

• Research
• Consulting

Research Market Research, Feasibility Study, Gap Analysis

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Digital Strategy Consulting

Work Experience

Sustainability & Start Up Program Manager

Aiven

May 2024 - Present

Manager Sustainable Finance

Inetum

February 2022 - March 2024

Sustainability & Data senior consultant

Onepoint

June 2019 - February 2022

Education

M.Sc (Master of Science)

ESCP

September 2013 - June 2017

Certifications

• CSRD & ESRS

  Sustainability Academy

  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/julie-bastien-31671884_sustainability-csrd-esg-activity-7287820233917038593-vpJH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABHnXMIBqzYAFAZinf8tQMClVVy928bTaRw

  December 2024 - Present