Strategy - Creativity - Execution
Your benefits
1
GENERATE IMPACT
My approach is aimed at achieving results fast.
​Often 20% of activities account for 80% of emissions.
Tackling those will ensure short term impact, while we continue working on more complex long term initiatives.​
2
SAVE TIME
For most professionals, Sustainability is added on top of existing responsibilities. I help you carry that load by applying my time, experience and expertise in a flexible and effective way.
3
BE A TRUSTED PARTNER
Your largest customers will be the first to require sustainable action from their suppliers.
I ensure you meet their needs and will take care of data quality and accuracy, process transparency and compliance to global standards.
Approach
From experience I've created a process to guide you through your climate journey towards results.
Every journey starts with an LCA (Lifecycle Assessment) to quantify and understand your footprint.
The LCA data together with your industry specifics and circularity principles form the basis for target setting and creating a workable and inspiring 2-6-26* Sustainability Strategy.
After that it's all about execution and I'll help structure your project organization, coach and train your teams or help source and develop alternative materials.
Program governance is essential in maintaining a high level of transparency to your stakeholders, enabling annual reporting and improving your sustainability rating (f.i. EcoVadis)
This proven approach ensures you can claim your progress and achievements; inspiring your supply chain and employees and creating a positive momentum for your brand.
After each Climate Journey cycle a new one begins where a deeper dive is taken in your company's footprint to find the next sources of emissions to reduce.
2-6-26 refers to 'Short Term' + 2030 + 2050 which are two significant milestones defined in the Paris Agreement.
The 5-step Climate Journey
STEP 01.
MEASURE
Establish your baseline footprint through an LCA.
> kgCO2e per product
> Scope 1,2,3 emissions
> ISO14044, GHG protocol
STEP 02.
PLAN
Set your reduction and circularity targets.
> tCO2e reduction planning
> Supply chain activation
> Resources & priorities
STEP 03.
IMPLEMENT
Turn data and plans into actions.
> Project scope & definition
> Material sourcing
> Training & coaching
STEP 04.
GOVERN
Integrate sustainability in business processes
> Policy - Action - Results
> Cultivate transparency
> Overcome project hurdles
STEP 05.
CLAIM
Benchmark and claim your efforts and achievements.
> Annual reporting
> Rating systems (EcoVadis)
> Product claims & labels
About
Hi, my name is Elroy Bongers
The past 12 years I was Director of Innovation & Sustainability at leading global brand and 3x EcoVadis Gold rated Dunlop Protective Footwear.
Starting our Climate Journey I faced the same struggles with time, resources and expertise as many of my current clients do.
But through perseverance and a personal drive on Sustainability we managed to become ESG Frontrunner: launching biobased and recycled content products & packaging, certified LCA and EPD's, EcoVadis Gold 3 years in a row and the start of Circular collaborations.
My ambition is to now help other companies accelerate their climate journeys through my experience, expertise, innovative mindset and personal motivation to make a positive impact.
Working with SCE
A pragmatic, result-driven approach
Industry background and mindset
Able to simplify complexity to your teams
Versatility:
Strategy
Creativity & Execution
The one-stop-shop
Strategy
As a former Management Team member in a high-paced culture at a leading global brand in Protective Footwear, I understand business priorities and balancing resources.
I will make sure your Climate Journey is aligned with your company's strategic direction.
Creativity
My track record includes patented technologies (to my name), several design awards, leading in-house R&D and developing a new business model based on IoT.
Innovation and creativity are simply part of my DNA; I thrive on challenges, change and solving problems.​
Execution
​Combining high ambition with limited time and resources has shaped my operational agility and decision making instinct.
I don’t waste time and move as fast as quality targets allow.
We are in the 'Decade of Doing' and I'm personally invested in lowering your carbon footprint.