04.09.2025 aktualisiert
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Certified Circular Economy Specialist
Wiener Neustadt, Österreich
Weltweit
Skills
UnternehmenstransformationKreislaufsystemTextilienComplianceBeratungAbfallwirtschaftBlockchainRückwärtslogistikSupply Chain ManagementESG-KriterienInternet Of ThingsCircular Economy
I am a three-times certified Circular Economy Expert with over a decade of practical experience in Waste Management, Reverse Logistics, and Sustainable Business Transformation.
My career began as a Waste Management Expert in Austria, where I oversaw operations across 36 municipalities, handling over 70,000 tons of technical and biological resource flows annually. I specialized in waste avoidance strategies (R-Strategies), regulatory compliance, infrastructure deployment, IoT-based automated collection systems, and composting operations—helping communities and businesses reduce costs and environmental impact along the entire supply chain.
As a High-Mastery Circular Economy Specialist (CERC & CEA certified), I now focus on circular design, ESG compliance (CSRD, ESRS, CEAP, WFD), Industry 4.0 technology integration, and circular business modeling. I help organizations transition from linear to circular models by embedding ISO 59000 standards, driving circular supply chains, and creating sustainable ecosystems that integrate environmental, social, and economic value.
My projects include:
Developed the "Certified Circular Economy Officer (ISO 59004)" accreditation at Austrian Standards International
Designed blockchain-based quality audit trails for the secondary raw material markets in Austria
Designed a Circular Textile Industry in Czech Republic, Circular Construction Industry in Sweden, and Circular Coffee Supply Chain in Ethiopia
Created frameworks for a global circular bio-economy and EU social cohesion parameters
Participation in the Circular Economy Complexity Analysis for the European Green Deal
Leadership & Advisory Roles
Lead Auditor Certified Circular Economy Officer (acc. ISO 59004) – Austrian Standards International
Advisor – Circular Economy Forum Austria
Senator – Senate of Economy Austria
Partner – Austrian Blockchain Center, Global Sustainable Futures Network
Former Ambassador & Board Member – European Technology Chamber
Head of Competence Center for Supply Chain & Circular Economy – ZFRK Austria
By combining a decade of hands-on Circular Economy practice with advanced certifications in circular value creation, I empower organizations to transform linear operations into future-proof, sustainable, and resilient systems
My career began as a Waste Management Expert in Austria, where I oversaw operations across 36 municipalities, handling over 70,000 tons of technical and biological resource flows annually. I specialized in waste avoidance strategies (R-Strategies), regulatory compliance, infrastructure deployment, IoT-based automated collection systems, and composting operations—helping communities and businesses reduce costs and environmental impact along the entire supply chain.
As a High-Mastery Circular Economy Specialist (CERC & CEA certified), I now focus on circular design, ESG compliance (CSRD, ESRS, CEAP, WFD), Industry 4.0 technology integration, and circular business modeling. I help organizations transition from linear to circular models by embedding ISO 59000 standards, driving circular supply chains, and creating sustainable ecosystems that integrate environmental, social, and economic value.
My projects include:
Developed the "Certified Circular Economy Officer (ISO 59004)" accreditation at Austrian Standards International
Designed blockchain-based quality audit trails for the secondary raw material markets in Austria
Designed a Circular Textile Industry in Czech Republic, Circular Construction Industry in Sweden, and Circular Coffee Supply Chain in Ethiopia
Created frameworks for a global circular bio-economy and EU social cohesion parameters
Participation in the Circular Economy Complexity Analysis for the European Green Deal
Leadership & Advisory Roles
Lead Auditor Certified Circular Economy Officer (acc. ISO 59004) – Austrian Standards International
Advisor – Circular Economy Forum Austria
Senator – Senate of Economy Austria
Partner – Austrian Blockchain Center, Global Sustainable Futures Network
Former Ambassador & Board Member – European Technology Chamber
Head of Competence Center for Supply Chain & Circular Economy – ZFRK Austria
By combining a decade of hands-on Circular Economy practice with advanced certifications in circular value creation, I empower organizations to transform linear operations into future-proof, sustainable, and resilient systems
Erfahrung
Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2021
Sprachen
DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicher
Projekthistorie
As the Creator and Lead Auditor for the Certified Circular Economy Officer (acc. ISO 59004) program at Austrian Standards International, I specialize in evaluating and certifying professionals committed to integrating circular economy principles and sustainable business practices within their organizations. My role involves conducting ISO 59000-aligned knowledge assessments to ensure candidates possess a deep understanding of resource efficiency, waste reduction, circular business models, and reverse supply chains.
With a focus on sustainability compliance and best practices, I help businesses and professionals align with global environmental goals, enhance corporate ESG performance, and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. By upholding rigorous sustainability standards, I support organizations in adopting circular strategies that improve resilience, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Expertise:
1. Certification & Compliance: Conducting audits and evaluations to certify professionals in ISO 59000 circular economy frameworks.
2. Sustainable Resource Management: Promoting best practices in waste reduction, material circularity, and supply chain optimization.
3. Reverse Logistics & Circular Business Models: Assessing candidates' ability to implement closed-loop systems, remanufacturing, and product life-cycle extension.
4. Corporate Sustainability & ESG Integration: Helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and strengthen their sustainability reporting and compliance.
5. Environmental Stewardship & Economic Resilience: Supporting the shift towards a circular bioeconomy, reducing carbon footprints, and fostering sustainable innovation.
This certification provides professionals with a competitive edge in the circular economy and sustainability sector, equipping them with the expertise to lead circular economy initiatives and drive meaningful business transformation.
With a focus on sustainability compliance and best practices, I help businesses and professionals align with global environmental goals, enhance corporate ESG performance, and contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. By upholding rigorous sustainability standards, I support organizations in adopting circular strategies that improve resilience, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities & Areas of Expertise:
1. Certification & Compliance: Conducting audits and evaluations to certify professionals in ISO 59000 circular economy frameworks.
2. Sustainable Resource Management: Promoting best practices in waste reduction, material circularity, and supply chain optimization.
3. Reverse Logistics & Circular Business Models: Assessing candidates' ability to implement closed-loop systems, remanufacturing, and product life-cycle extension.
4. Corporate Sustainability & ESG Integration: Helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and strengthen their sustainability reporting and compliance.
5. Environmental Stewardship & Economic Resilience: Supporting the shift towards a circular bioeconomy, reducing carbon footprints, and fostering sustainable innovation.
This certification provides professionals with a competitive edge in the circular economy and sustainability sector, equipping them with the expertise to lead circular economy initiatives and drive meaningful business transformation.
The partnership between Coffee Resurrect and Raphael Schranz epitomizes the circular bioeconomy's potential and the impact of industrial symbiosis in the pursuit of sustainability.
Coffee Resurrect, an innovative company, has been a trailblazer in the circular bioeconomy movement. They've redefined the role of used coffee grounds, considering them a valuable resource to be reintegrated into the economy, aligning perfectly with the circular economy's principles of minimizing waste, conserving resources, and maximizing economic benefits.
At the core of Coffee Resurrect's mission is industrial symbiosis, a fundamental concept within the circular bioeconomy. Working alongside Raphael Schranz, they've established a virtuous cycle in which coffee grounds are upcycled into various valuable products. Through strategic collaborations and partnerships, every part of the coffee grounds is utilized, reducing waste and creating economic opportunities for multiple stakeholders.
As an expert in circular economy and the circular bioeconomy, I played a crucial role in this journey. I provided Coffee Resurrect with a tailored training program, covering key topics such as circularity principles, industrial symbiosis, biotechnology, sustainable sourcing, and innovative product and system design.
In summary, the partnership with Coffee Resurrect demonstrates the transformative potential of the circular bioeconomy. By upcycling used coffee grounds through industrial symbiosis, they've reduced waste and established a sustainable model that can be replicated in various industries. My expertise has been instrumental in their success, illustrating how circular economy principles can simultaneously drive environmental stewardship and economic growth. Together, they contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
Coffee Resurrect, an innovative company, has been a trailblazer in the circular bioeconomy movement. They've redefined the role of used coffee grounds, considering them a valuable resource to be reintegrated into the economy, aligning perfectly with the circular economy's principles of minimizing waste, conserving resources, and maximizing economic benefits.
At the core of Coffee Resurrect's mission is industrial symbiosis, a fundamental concept within the circular bioeconomy. Working alongside Raphael Schranz, they've established a virtuous cycle in which coffee grounds are upcycled into various valuable products. Through strategic collaborations and partnerships, every part of the coffee grounds is utilized, reducing waste and creating economic opportunities for multiple stakeholders.
As an expert in circular economy and the circular bioeconomy, I played a crucial role in this journey. I provided Coffee Resurrect with a tailored training program, covering key topics such as circularity principles, industrial symbiosis, biotechnology, sustainable sourcing, and innovative product and system design.
In summary, the partnership with Coffee Resurrect demonstrates the transformative potential of the circular bioeconomy. By upcycling used coffee grounds through industrial symbiosis, they've reduced waste and established a sustainable model that can be replicated in various industries. My expertise has been instrumental in their success, illustrating how circular economy principles can simultaneously drive environmental stewardship and economic growth. Together, they contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
Project Overview:
I spearheaded an innovative project that harnesses Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to tokenize audit trails within the secondary raw material industry, revolutionizing transparency and trust across the entire value chain.
Challenge:
Stakeholders in the secondary raw material sector—such as recyclers, collectors, and processors—face fragmented and opaque audit trails. This not only impedes traceability, but also hampers compliance, trust, and operational efficiency.
Our Solution:
We leveraged DLT's unique strengths—immutability, decentralization, and verifiability—to create token-based audit trails. Each transaction or event in the supply chain is encapsulated as a secure, verifiable token recorded on the ledger. This provides an unalterable, transparent audit trail accessible to all authorized players, significantly elevating accountability and traceability levels
Key Impacts:
Built foundational infrastructure for the entire industry to operate on more transparent rails.
Enhances trust across supply chains by enabling all stakeholders to verify audit logs independently.
Promotes accountability and regulatory compliance through immutable recordkeeping.
Why It Matters:
Sets a new transparency standard: Empowers regulators, buyers, and partners with real-time, tamper-proof visibility.
Scalable and versatile: The framework can be adapted to diverse sectors needing secure, trusted audit processes—mining, manufacturing, ports, and beyond.
Supports the circular economy transition: Enhances traceability for recycled materials, aiding sustainable procurement and ESG goals.
What I Did:
Conceptualized and defined the tokenization strategy.
Collaborated closely with DLT architects and industry domain experts to tailor the solution for real-world workflows.
Piloted prototypes to validate functionality across key audit use cases.
Demonstrated how secure, tokenized audit logs form critical infrastructure for trusted secondary material markets.
I spearheaded an innovative project that harnesses Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) to tokenize audit trails within the secondary raw material industry, revolutionizing transparency and trust across the entire value chain.
Challenge:
Stakeholders in the secondary raw material sector—such as recyclers, collectors, and processors—face fragmented and opaque audit trails. This not only impedes traceability, but also hampers compliance, trust, and operational efficiency.
Our Solution:
We leveraged DLT's unique strengths—immutability, decentralization, and verifiability—to create token-based audit trails. Each transaction or event in the supply chain is encapsulated as a secure, verifiable token recorded on the ledger. This provides an unalterable, transparent audit trail accessible to all authorized players, significantly elevating accountability and traceability levels
Key Impacts:
Built foundational infrastructure for the entire industry to operate on more transparent rails.
Enhances trust across supply chains by enabling all stakeholders to verify audit logs independently.
Promotes accountability and regulatory compliance through immutable recordkeeping.
Why It Matters:
Sets a new transparency standard: Empowers regulators, buyers, and partners with real-time, tamper-proof visibility.
Scalable and versatile: The framework can be adapted to diverse sectors needing secure, trusted audit processes—mining, manufacturing, ports, and beyond.
Supports the circular economy transition: Enhances traceability for recycled materials, aiding sustainable procurement and ESG goals.
What I Did:
Conceptualized and defined the tokenization strategy.
Collaborated closely with DLT architects and industry domain experts to tailor the solution for real-world workflows.
Piloted prototypes to validate functionality across key audit use cases.
Demonstrated how secure, tokenized audit logs form critical infrastructure for trusted secondary material markets.