NATHAN GOODFRIEND
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in ESG and sustainability reporting, adept at data analysis, visualisation, and modelling using tools such as Excel, Python, Power BI. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project and team management for both short-term and multiyear projects. Exceptional history in the commercialisation of products and methods, with a proven track record in public speaking at conferences and networking events. Experienced in establishing collaboration partners and driving innovation through product development. Committed to leveraging these skills to advance sustainable practices within organisations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Energy Saving Trust
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Lead on sustainability measurements, planning and actions in line with the GHG protocol, ISO 14000 family, IFRS, SECR, SRS & other regulatory frameworks
- Innovate and develop new commercially focused products
- Collaborate with sales and Business development to bring in new clients
- Examples include the UK’s largest real estate agency and UK’s largest animal welfare charity
Lead Net Zero Consultant
Energy Saving Trust
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Collaborated with clients and stakeholders to minimise negative environmental impact.
- Developed data analysis and visualisation tools to model current and future emissions.
- Quantified complex sustainability concepts for clear communication.
- Research changes in policies and develop bespoke reports in line with clients needs.
- Assessed risks associated with proposed business solutions, minimising potential issues.
- Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
Low Carbon Transport Project officer
Energy Saving Trust
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted stakeholder meetings, improved understanding of project requirements.
- Organised and lead tutorial sessions to upskill project leads
- Maintained open communications with all stakeholders.
- Utilised strategic planning to meet project objectives.
- Met deadlines for projects by developing effective strategies.
Freelance Scientific Advisor
SpacePower
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Established connections with commercial and scientific organisations to facilitate collaboration.
- Reviewed and clarified scientific literature tailored to specific organisational needs.
Postdoctoral Researcher
HiLASE
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Established global connections as a scientific ambassador grant recipient.
- Led development of prototype devices, securing three international patents.
- Directed project for laser-based mass spectrometer an example being for peat analysis.
- Authored technical documentation for patent delivery and marketing of nanotechnology device.
- Collaborated with technology transfer team to create stakeholder engagement materials.
- Supervised team members while providing training for new research and development staff.
Education
PhD - Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 01.2013 - 01.2017
MSC + BA - Chemical Physics
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 01.2008 - 01.2013
International Schooling Background
London, Frankfurt, Fredericksburg and MoscowSkills
- ESG and sustainability reporting
- Data analysis visualisation and modelling via, excel, python, or bespoke large data set analysis software such as Power Bi and Power query, and R
- Project and team management for short and multiyear endeavors
- Commercialisation of existing products, methods and skillsets
- Public speaking at conferences, outreach and networking events
- Establishing and maintaining collaboration partners
- Innovation and product development
Notable Publications & Patents
- "Emissions measurement and reporting approaches for the public sector" - UK Government
- Three patents on "A method and a device for assembly of a nanomaterial structure"
- "Positioning of 2D nanomaterials via nanosecond and femtosecond blister-based-laser induced forward transfer" Paper following patents
- Chapter in "The New Roadmap of New Capabilities of High Intensity Lasers in Material Design and Manipulation"
Accomplishments
I've achieved exceeding expectations at my current organisation, due to going above and beyond on strategy and product development. Prior to this I was an academic with multiple patents and papers to my name, building upon the grants and scholarships.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Nuffield Research placement
- Public engagement scholarship
- Kyoto Institute of Chemical Research bursary
- Young Researcher travel grant
Affiliations
- I am a keen juggler and I have lead multiple performance groups over the course of a decade
- If I'm not juggling I'll be gardening either in my own proudly biodiverse garden, or with the local community park where we are also enhancing the biodiversity of our neighborhood.
- If I'm not juggling or gardening, I may be on a long distance bike ride with the latest being a pollution tour from source to sea down the Rhine river meeting those affected by and affecting the pollution on Europe's most industrialised waterway
LANGUAGES
English (native)
Native
French
Intermediate (B1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Python
Intermediate
Java
Intermediate
C
Elementary
LabVIEW
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Energy Saving Trust
08.2025 - 11.2025
Lead Net Zero Consultant
Energy Saving Trust
07.2023 - 07.2025
Low Carbon Transport Project officer
Energy Saving Trust
09.2022 - 06.2023
Freelance Scientific Advisor
SpacePower
06.2022 - 11.2025
Postdoctoral Researcher
HiLASE
01.2017 - 01.2023
PhD - Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
01.2013 - 01.2017
MSC + BA - Chemical Physics
University of Edinburgh
01.2008 - 01.2013
International Schooling Background