Simone Buffa
Energy and Sustainability Consultant
With over 15 years of experience in the international oil supply chain, trading, and renewable fuels in companies such as Eni and Lukoil, I have developed expertise in sustainable project management and supply chain optimization.
My background includes consulting for sustainability initiatives, focusing on carbon footprint reduction, ESG compliance, and energy transition strategies. As a lecturer of sustainability and certified in multiple industry-relevant areas, I have also provided thought leadership through webinars and expert consultations on sustainability practices.
Energy and Waste Management
Supply Chain and Operations
Keen aptitude for commercial value capture, negotiation, logistics optimization, and responsible procurement. Engaging in the design, planning, execution, control and supervision of supply chain activities with the objectives of creating value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.
Expertise in ESG Policies & International Regulations
ESG regulatory policies and developments for financial and non-financial services, including:
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Reporting and disclosure Standards (GRI, SASB, ESRS)
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Biofuel sustainability schemes (2BSVS, ISCC, national schemes)
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Carbon Finance: compliance carbon market (cap & trade through ETS and carbon tax) and voluntary carbon market (carbon offset credits and SDM)
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EU ESG regulations: EU Green Deal, CSRD, Taxonomy, CBAM, CSDDD
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Swiss ESG regulations: RBI
Sustainability and Climate Strategy
Completion of materiality assessment, LCA and gap analysis. Creation of key performance indicators (KPIs) & performance monitoring dashboard, net zero target-setting. GHG Footprint calculation, development of GHG reduction trajectories aligned with Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi) and GHG Protocol. Modelling of climate-related risks and opportunities.
Project Management Excellence
Successful execution of client projects, from budgeting and timeline management to quality control and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring that sustainability goals are not only met but exceeded. Strong leadership and guidance through all project lifecycle phases, driven by strategic decision-making.
Stakeholder Management
As a strategic and analytical thinker, effectively coordinating and engaging with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to facilitate change management and ensuring sustainable implementation of operational improvements
Teaching and coaching expertise
Expert coaching and guidance to frontline and production managers, empowering them to become champions of operational excellence. Tailored training programs, and high-impact workshops and webinars to drive operational transformations.
Unique Position and Strategic Vision
With a diverse skill set and professional experience, the unique mix of technical and regulatory expertise contributes effectively to any team valuing sustainability, strategic vision, and operational excellence.
Tailor-made consultancy for energy management systems, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction and energy efficiency techniques. Execution of energy audits, analysis of energy consumption patterns, identification of inefficiencies, and development of strategies to reduce energy use and costs. Data analysis, financial modeling, performance tracking, implementation of energy conservation measures, and promotion of recycling and reuse within organizations.
Previous projects
Continuous Learning and Expertise
A robust academic foundation with an MSc and BSc in Chemical Engineering and Material Science from Università degli Studi di Palermo, followed by an MBA in Sustainability Management from SUMAS in Switzerland. Complementing this education, numerous professional certifications.
