Christina Downend

Head of Responsible Sourcing & Quality @Dunelm

Letchworth, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2024 — Present

Head of Responsible Sourcing & Quality @Dunelm

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Leading the responsible sourcing of our products across Dunelm by leading the sustainability, ethical, packaging and quality & compliance teams.

EDUCATION

2020 — 2020

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Women in Leadership programme

2012 — 2015

University of Bath

Master of Science (MS), Integrated Environmental Management

2003 — 2006

Newcastle University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science

2003 — 2006

Newcastle University

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Science

N/A

University of Exeter

Masterclass, Circular Economy

SKILLS

Environmental PolicySustainable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyClient Relationship BuildingCarbon ManagementAction PlanningSustainable DevelopmentClimate ChangeSustainabilityEnergyMicrosoft OfficeEnvironmental AwarenessRenewable EnergyStakeholder EngagementClimate Change AdaptationOrganisational SkillsTender WritingEnergy ManagementResearch Project ManagementTechnical PresentationsEnvironmental Management SystemsStaff TrainingReport WritingStrategic CommunicationsDomestic Energy Efficiency Advising

ABOUT CHRISTINA DOWNEND

Experienced corporate sustainability & responsible sourcing leader and change maker. Passionate about embedding sustainability into business decision-making, using my long experience coupled with my visionary and affiliative leadership style. Able and experienced in working across multiple sectors and cultures. Experienced in strategic development and operational management with highly effective skills in written and verbal communication and advocacy. Proficient at working in teams as well as on own-initiative. Specialist in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy, having delivered Tesco\'s science-based carbon reduction targets and associated RE100 strategy. Having a technical background helps me to understand the practicalities of delivering strategies that are transformative and future-proof. Specialties: Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy developmentEnvironmental sustainability of food systems focusing on regenerative agriculture, water management and biodiversity. Strategy development and campaigns design (including public advocacy).Board advisor.

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