Daniel A. Gilbert

Background

About Daniel A. Gilbert

WHAT I DO: I’m a strong ESG & sustainability program/project leader and strategist experienced in working with a team of subject matter experts and internal/external stakeholders to create and achieve objective, verifiable consumption and GHG reduction and cost saving goals. WHY IT MATTERS: Sustainability is an organizational strategy to optimize efficiency, so initiatives must provide benefits that support organizational goals and add value for a wide range of stakeholders. HOW I DO IT: Collaboration, innovation, communication and verification. I use experts in each field to identify potential solutions, analyze their feasibility and build business & communication plans with detailed actions, data management requirements, cost projections, ROI and subjective benefits. WHY IT WORKS: Building inclusion and involvement creates a sense of ownership and the process provides each stakeholder group with clearly stated actions they must take to contribute to success. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: I listen to all perspectives and excel in asking good questions and challenging existing beliefs to identify the most beneficial and innovative approaches to achieve goals. I use data to demonstrate value and customize messages for each stakeholder group that appeal to their value priorities. KEYS: Relationship building, Cross functional knowledge, Visibility & Communication, In-depth understanding of the stakeholders.their needs, wants & goals, Continuous, two-way communication. AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Strategic Planning, GHG Emissions, Energy, Waste & Water assessments - Baseline development, Project management, GAP analysis, Process mapping & improvement, Technology analysis, Vendor assessment & negotiation, Stakeholder engagement, Cost-benefit analysis, Data management & reporting (TCFD, SASB, CDP, GRI).