KEOUNGSUN JANG
Sustainability
Seoul
Summary
Experienced sustainability with expertise in environmental regulation research, Scope 3 data analysis, and carbon neutrality strategy development, committed to driving impactful ESG initiatives
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
International IP Environmental Specialist
Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
01.2024 - Current
- Specialists in Environmental Regulatory Analysis, Insight Generation.
- Contributed a total of eight reports on sustainability management and ESG to the National Environmental Industry and Technology Information System.
Project Manager in Environmental and Social Planning Team
GS Retail Co.,Ltd.
07.2015 - 03.2023
- Developed and executed sustainability and CSR strategies, contributing to a high ESG rating for the retail business
- Led the implementation of an environmental management plan, earning an Excellence Award from the Ministry of Environment
- Managed cross-sector communications with public institutions, private organizations, and NGOs to enhance CSR and sustainability initiatives
- Produced the annual sustainability report, showcasing corporate ESG goals, achievements, and future commitments
- Analyzed energy consumption, material recycling, and supply chain sustainability, optimizing the distribution process to reduce emissions
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to re-use and recycle production waste, aligning with circular economy principles
- Spearheaded Net Zero initiatives, including a smart store Energy-Saving project, to reduce carbon footprint and enhance operational efficiency
Education
Master of Science - Environment & Sustainable Development
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 05.2023 - 12.2024
Overseas studies - Environmental Ecological Conservation, Integrated Language Skills ESL
The University of Utah
01.2014 - 12.2014
BA - Molecular Bioscience studies
Kangwon National University
03.2010 - 02.2015
Skills
- Sustainability and ESG Strategy Development
- Data Analysis and ESG Reporting
- Stakeholder Management and Communication
- Project Management and Execution
Certification
Audit Assistant, ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Evaluate Quality Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
Awards
- 1st Prize, Seoul National University, (12/16/22)
Achieved high marks and excellent performance for an analysis of ESG evaluations.
- ESG Innovative Prize, Korea Management Association (KMA), (12/06/22)
Awarded the prize for a presentation on the significance of The Coastal Blue Carbon.
- An Outstanding Employee’s Award, GS Retail Co., Ltd., (08/23/22)
Saved 25 billion dollars in energy costs, reduced paper receipts by 73%, removed plastic bags etc.
- Academic Prize, Hanyang University, (05/22/22)
Won the contest by suggesting ideas to reduce e-waste in South Korea in a project entitled ‘The Great Reset: Right to Repair’
Additional Education
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Corporate (Scope 3) Value Chain, 05/01/22, 08/31/22
- Certificate in ESG Executive Education, Seoul National University, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, 09/16/22, 12/16/22
- Executive course in Environmental Recycling Assessment, Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), 05/01/22, 05/31/22
Timeline
International IP Environmental Specialist
Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
01.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Environment & Sustainable Development
University of Glasgow
05.2023 - 12.2024
Audit Assistant, ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 9001:2015 (Evaluate Quality Management System), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System)
08-2022
Project Manager in Environmental and Social Planning Team
GS Retail Co.,Ltd.
07.2015 - 03.2023
Overseas studies - Environmental Ecological Conservation, Integrated Language Skills ESL
The University of Utah
01.2014 - 12.2014
BA - Molecular Bioscience studies
Kangwon National University
03.2010 - 02.2015
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