Laura Milillo
Engagement Manager @GS1 UK
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WORK HISTORY
Engagement Manager @GS1 UK
London, GB
Created and facilitated an engagement programme connecting 600+ stakeholders (400+ via workshops/events, 200+ through working groups), providing businesses with subject matter expertise, technical resources, and technology partner referrals to scale sustainability solutions throughout their supply chains and operations- Delivered 15+ workshops and roundtables for businesses ranging from impact-focused SMEs to industry giants, providing actionable guidance on scaling sustainable business models while navigating regulatory challenges and rising costs- Supported circular economy policymakers and civil servants to translate policy targets into actionable industry implementation using GS1 standards- Led strategic engagement with 8+ technology partners to identify product innovation opportunities addressable through GS1 data standards, resulting in enhanced sustainability market offerings to scale commercial and environmental impact- Initiated strategic work with investment professionals to develop standardised approaches for ESG data verification, removing data siloes between businesses, investors and regulators to enhance transparency while reducing the significant costs associated with sustainability reporting and due diligence- Designed and implemented a cross-functional sustainability programme across 5 business departments with clear KPIs and governance frameworks, regularly reporting to C-suite executives, leading to executive alignment- Steered the GS1 Global Sustainability Working Group, defining strategic goals and developing roadmaps that supported members in achieving environmental objectives while maintaining business competitiveness- Led a team of 6 industry experts during Department Head absence, ensuring seamless delivery of strategic impact objectives while maintaining executive reporting relationships
EDUCATION
University of Kent
Ba (Hons) Conflict, Peace and Security
Liceo Linguistico "Marco Polo"
Diploma di Esame di Stato
HEC Paris
MSc, Sustainability and Social Innovation
SKILLS
ABOUT LAURA MILILLO
Sustainability professional with strategy, programme management and project development experience in UK, Africa, Europe and Asia. Currently working as Engagement Manager at GS1 UK, working with public, private and third sector stakeholders to enable data-driven sustainability. Skilled in net zero regulation, product sustainability in UK and EU, clean energy, international and humanitarian development. Highlights of my career include leading strategic ecosystem initiatives to strengthen sustainability data quality, educating on technology adoption for policy implementation and launching low carbon projects in emerging markets, improving inclusion and commercial sustainability. I hold a Master’s degree in Sustainability from HEC Paris, as well as the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing.
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