Christopher Fahy
Summary
Process improvement-focused and analytically minded, I have built a strong foundation in sustainability, carbon reporting and environmental data analysis through my Environmental Science degree and industrial placement at Newcastle International Airport.
I am motivated by the challenge of decarbonisation within the aviation sector where progress requires a balance between scientific evidence, engineering feasibility, stakeholder engagement, commercial reality and moral responsibility. My interest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, renewables and lifecycle analysis has been strengthened through university research on SAF feedstocks, carbon accounting, atmospheric science and NO2 variability around Heathrow Airport.
With a natural interest in improving workflows and solving problems efficiently, I enjoy turning complex environmental challenges into practical, data-led solutions in addition to working collaboratively to deliver projects that create impactful environmental progress.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Environmental & Sustainability Assistant
Newcastle International Airport
Newcastle upon Tyne
2024.08 - 2025.09
- Individually wrote and coordinated the rollout of the Airport's first ESG report, presenting key 2024 sustainability highlights to internal and external audiences.
- Contributed to the delivery of the Airport's sustainability and environmental strategy, supporting carbon reduction projects linked to the airport Net Zero 2035 goal.
- Went beyond day-to-day placement responsibilities by identifying inefficiencies in noise complaint reporting and developing an automated workflow, reducing manual reporting time by 58% using VBA.
- Collaborated with external environmental consultants to complete carbon reporting such as Scope 3, SECR and GRESB.
- Presented noise complaint data to the Airport Consultative Committee and Noise Sub Committee, communicating technical information clearly to stakeholders.
- Organised and presented at external sustainability summits, helping communicate environmental progress to senior stakeholders, community representatives and business partners.
- Led onsite food waste recycling initiatives and engaged business partners across the Airport, increasing food waste recycling by 288%.
- Coordinated with airlines and ground handlers to improve waste segregation, including International Catering Waste (ICW) separation and recycling of non-Animal By-Product materials.
Education
MEnvSci - Environmental Science with Industrial Experience
The University of Manchester
Manchester 2022.09 -
References
References available upon request.
Additional Experience
Boots Opticians - Optical Assistant (2021-2023)
- Dispensed prescription glasses and provided a bespoke service for each patient's lifestyles.
Sue Ryder - Retail Volunteer (2022)
- Organised incoming donations to be listed for sale.
Hobbies and Interests
Sports - Hockey
- I'm an avid hockey player who has captained and represented the county hockey team from 13-18 years old. I became the youngest person ever to play for my local 1st XI. Other than playing, I frequently volunteer through coaching, umpiring and maintaining my local hockey club's pitches and clubhouse.and maintaining my local hockey club's pitches and clubhouse.
Music
- Away from the pitch, I am very passionate about music where I spend a lot of time going to concerts and festivals with my friends or discovering new artists where I been a podcast guest on the uni music radio show.
Timeline
Environmental & Sustainability Assistant
Newcastle International Airport
2024.08 - 2025.09
MEnvSci - Environmental Science with Industrial Experience
The University of Manchester
2022.09 -