Climate Strategy & SBTi
Extensive experience defining corporate decarbonization roadmaps, Net-Zero Climate Transition Plans, and Science Based Targets (SBTi). Expert in corporate greenhouse gas reporting aligned with GHG Protocol, TCFD, and CDP.
Hi, I'm Maka .
I am a Senior Sustainability Manager at SIX in Zürich 🇨🇭. I lead the definition and execution of the group-wide emissions reduction strategy, designing the Climate Transition Plan and setting the company's first SBTi-approved science-based targets. I manage complex decarbonization roadmaps with a special focus on Scope 3 value chain emissions, engaging suppliers and internal stakeholders to operationalize climate metrics across the organization.
Alongside my corporate work, I serve on the Advisory Committee of Klimastiftung Schweiz (Swiss Climate Foundation), reviewing and selecting innovative climate change projects and SMEs for funding to accelerate Switzerland's transition to a sustainable economy.
Previously, I was a Senior ESG Account Manager at RepRisk, managing a strategic portfolio of over CHF 4.7 million and serving as the Business Owner for the Portfolio Analytics & Management Tool to help global clients identify and mitigate material ESG and climate supply chain risks. Prior to that, I was a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Deloitte, developing quantitative models for environmental externalities and designing corporate sustainability strategies aligned with CDP, GRI, and TCFD standards.
Born in Italy 🇮🇹, I studied environmental and land planning engineering at Politecnico di Milano 🇮🇹 (M.Sc. with honors) and strategic leadership towards sustainability at Blekinge Institute of Technology 🇸🇪.
Skills & Impact
Carbon Accounting & Scope 3
Deep technical expertise in corporate carbon accounting across direct operations (Scope 1 & 2) and complex value chains (Scope 3). Leading data-driven supplier engagement programs and measurable emissions reduction initiatives.
ESG Risk & Double Materiality
Over a decade of advisory experience helping executive leadership navigate material ESG and climate risks, double materiality assessments (CSRD), environmental compliance, and sustainable investment decision-making.
Environmental & Ecological Modeling
Strong quantitative engineering foundation; developed and published mechanistic bio-mathematical models for plant physiology, tree growth dynamics, agroforestry systems, and lifecycle assessments (LCA).
Climate Finance & Innovation
Advisory Committee Member at Klimastiftung Schweiz, reviewing and funding high-impact climate innovation projects and SMEs. Certified in Sustainability and Climate Risk (GARP SCR) and CFA ESG Investing.
Strategic Leadership & Governance
Master's background in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability; proven track record of driving stakeholder alignment across complex matrix organizations, C-suite leadership, and cross-functional teams.
Timeline
Career
Education
Research
- 2024
- - Established first SBTi-approved science-based emissions reduction targets for SIX.
- 2023
- - Joined SIX as Senior Sustainability Manager in Zürich 🇨🇭, leading the group-wide Climate Transition Plan and decarbonization strategy.
- - Earned the Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
- 2022
- - Earned the Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Institute.
- 2021
- - Co-authored A parsimonious mechanistic model of reproductive and vegetative growth in fruit trees predicts consequences of fruit thinning and branch pruning published in Tree Physiology (Oxford Academic).
- 2019
- - Joined RepRisk as Senior ESG Account Manager in Zürich 🇨🇭, managing a CHF 4.7M+ strategic client portfolio and acting as Business Owner for Portfolio Analytics.
- - Completed the Climate Reality Leadership Corps training with The Climate Reality Project.
- 2018
- - Completed GRI Standards Training with the Global Reporting Initiative.
- 2016
- - Joined Deloitte as Senior Sustainability Consultant in Milan 🇮🇹, developing quantitative models for environmental externalities and corporate ESG strategies.
- 2015
- - Appointed Advisory Committee Member at Klimastiftung Schweiz in Zürich 🇨🇭.
- - Graduated from Blekinge Institute of Technology (Sweden 🇸🇪) - Master in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (MSLS).
- 2014
- - Graduated from Politecnico di Milano (Italy 🇮🇹) - M.Sc. in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering (Laurea Magistrale, 110L/110 with honors).
- - Presented Incorporating sap feeders of fruit plants into mathematical models for their growth and production at the XXIV Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Ecologia (SItE) in Ferrara 🇮🇹.
- - Research Intern at INRA (Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique) in Avignon 🇫🇷, conducting research on agricultural systems, agronomy, and plant growth interactions.
- 2011
- - Graduated from Politecnico di Milano (Italy 🇮🇹) - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (Ingegneria per l'Ambiente e il Territorio).
Papers
A parsimonious mechanistic model of reproductive and vegetative growth in fruit trees predicts consequences of fruit thinning and branch pruning
Published in Tree Physiology (Oxford Academic), Vol. 41, Issue 10 -
Abstract
Productivity of fruit tree crops depends on the interaction between plant physiology, environmental conditions and agricultural practices. We develop a mechanistic model of fruit tree crops that reliably simulates the dynamics of variables of interest for growers and consequences of agricultural practices while relying on a minimal number of inputs and parameters. The temporal dynamics of carbon content in the different organs (i.e., shoots, roots and fruits) are the result of photosynthesis by shoots, nutrient supply by roots, respiration by all organs, competition among organs, photoperiod and initial system conditions partially controlled by cultural practices. We calibrate model parameters and evaluate model predictions using experimental orchard data with trees subjected to different levels of branch pruning and fruit thinning within a multi-criteria analysis.
Closed loop building approach to address sustainability challenge into the future of urban areas
Master's Thesis - Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Sweden -
Abstract
This research explores how the construction industry can contribute to urban sustainability challenges through a closed-loop building approach across design, construction, use, and deconstruction phases. The study analyzes the potential of a closed-loop approach to solve urban sustainability challenges and identifies key barriers and enablers, emphasizing the need for shared frameworks, material selection strategies, design flexibility, and systemic supply chain collaboration.
Incorporating sap feeders of fruit plants into mathematical models for their growth and production
Presented at the XXIV Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Ecologia (SItE) in Ferrara -
Abstract
Mathematical modeling of host-pest dynamics in perennial fruit crops. Incorporating sap-feeding insects into mechanistic carbon-allocation tree growth models enables quantitative simulation and prediction of yield losses and physiological stress under varying pest pressures and agricultural management strategies.
Fruit trees and their pests: a mechanistic model for the peach-aphid system
Master's Thesis - Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria -
Abstract
A bio-mathematical mechanistic model simulating the vegetative and reproductive growth dynamics of peach trees (Prunus persica) under infestation by green peach aphids (Myzus persicae). The model couples physiological processes of carbon synthesis and partitioning with pest metabolic demands to inform sustainable integrated pest management.
Contact
Feel free to reach out via email at maka@maka.bio or connect with me on LinkedIn.