Buddhini Hathurusinghe
Environmental Advisor
York
Summary
Environmental Advisor with 2+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, and regulatory compliance. Proven experience supporting the development and implementation of ISO standards aligning with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and advising on sustainability best practices. Expertise in conducting audits, developing award-winning reports, and fostering positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Passionate about creating positive environmental changes in communities and dedicated to reducing emissions, waste, and environmental impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GIS Technician and Quality Control
Rural Payments Agency- Cyient Europe Ltd
2022.10 - Current
- Digitisation using a variety of external data sources such as OSMM, Aerial Photography and different resolutions of VR and HR remote sensing imageries
- Using the variety of available intelligences to identify and correct anomalies within each land parcel
- GIS data clean-up: spatially capture boundaries, land covers and land use, and features of pastures and agrarian land parcels in line with strict protocols from the RPA to ensure each client receives the correct subsidies as per eligible area of land
- Produce LiDAR-derived spatial modelling products according to specified parameters
- Carry out Quality Control checks on the products produced by other digitisers and assessed/reported on the spatial accuracy of the processed products
- Conducted regular updates to mapping systems and prepared reports for senior management on system improvements and data analysis
Environmental/Sustainability Advisor
Haycarb PLC
2020.04 - 2021.09
- Gather and analyzed monthly environmental data on emissions, waste, water, and material usage, supporting the development and oversight of an EMS
- Supported compliance with ISO 50001 and ISO 14001 standards by conducting site visits, internal audits, identifying nonconformities, and implementing corrective actions to maintain quality and environmental standards
- Led the calculation and reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions, implementing carbon reduction initiatives that reduced the company's carbon footprint by 5% to meet net-zero targets
- Assisted the Sustainability and ESG Manager in collecting, analyzing, and reporting ESG data to meet mandatory requirements and respond to stakeholder enquiries
- Assisted site EHS audits, providing tailored environmental risk management advice, identifying opportunities for improvements and enhancing climate change resilience
- Suggested opportunities to reduce the carbon emissions of Recogen renewable energy project by 8% through implementing innovative carbon reduction strategies across operations
- Coordinated waste management practices in alignment with group sustainability objectives, achieving waste reduction and recycling targets by 13%
- Prepared EIAs for an activated carbon manufacturing project and a renewable energy project
- Assisted sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with GRI and other reporting standards
Sustainability Intern
Haycarb PLC & Ceylon Biscuit Limited
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Prepared sustainability report that earned the JESTICA Sustainability Award-2020
- Assisted in environmental data collection and reporting for environmental assessments, compiling findings into reports for internal review and client presentations
- Played a key role in supporting the company's Net Zero working group, contributing to the achievement of greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets
- Assisted in the preparation of the sustainability section of the company's annual report
Education
Master of Science - Environmental science and management
University of York
2021.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Energy and Environmental Engineering
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2016.01 - 2020.01
Skills
Energy Management
Environmental Management Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Sustainability Initiatives
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Sustainability Reporting
Carbon Accounting
Carbon Footprint Analysis
ESG Policy and Strategy
Quality Management System (QMS)
Renewable Energy
Infrastructure Projects
Environmental Monitoring
Sampling
Equipment Calibration
Maintenance
Environmental Risk Mitigation
Health and Safety Compliance
COSHH
Risk Assessments
Data Analysis
Database Management
Analytical Thinking
Attention to Detail
R
Python
C
SPSS
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Auto CAD
Solid-works
ArcGIS
SWAT modelling
Project Coordination
Mentoring
Remote Work Management
On-Site Work Management
Team Collaboration
Communication
Willingness to travel
Projects
Master's Dissertation, Integrated monitoring, assessment and modelling of nutrient pollution in freshwater catchment upstream of the Pitsford Reservoir in Northamptonshire, UK. (Using ArcGIS, SWAT modeling and R.) EIA for NEOM, Prepared an EIA for the NEOM, a futuristic city project in Saudi Arabia, as part of masters course work. Consultancy project for Portakabin, Analysed a product/process/business model from an environmental sustainability perspective and made an improvement proposal to attain Net Zero by 2035-2040 with respect to Scope 3 emissions.
Volunteer Experience
- Participated community beach clean-up events and engaged in environmental awareness initiatives.
- Assisted in tree planting and habitat restoration efforts, contributing to local sustainability and biodiversity programs.
Degree
MSc
Timeline
GIS Technician and Quality Control
Rural Payments Agency- Cyient Europe Ltd
2022.10 - Current
Master of Science - Environmental science and management
University of York
2021.01 - 2022.01
Environmental/Sustainability Advisor
Haycarb PLC
2020.04 - 2021.09
Sustainability Intern
Haycarb PLC & Ceylon Biscuit Limited
2019.03 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Energy and Environmental Engineering
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2016.01 - 2020.01