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Neesha B.

Rochester, Minnesota

$85/hr
5.0
124 jobs

I'm an experienced sustainability writer, researcher, and consultant specializing in biology, sustainability, CSR, and ESG analysis and reporting. My educational background in Biology and Environment Science has helped ensure I will always write high-quality content sourced from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and reliable research groups. No greenwashing here! If you like a job done thoroughly, we'll get along well. I have been in the sustainability field for 9 years and love every part of it, from shoveling compost to calculating emissions to researching new credentials and standards in the industry. Projects I've worked on include: - ESG Reports for both public and private companies, government, and higher education aligned to GRI, SDG, IPCC, and SASB standards - B2C articles, web pages, product descriptions, books, and thought leadership posts - B2B white papers, internal reports, technical research, and data analysis - Providing feedback on new sustainability-related products and services such as carbon accounting platforms or decarbonization software - acting as a Sustainability Director-for-hire for small businesses, sitting in on investor calls, managing philanthropy and giving, and overseeing teams carrying out sustainability efforts and measuring ESG metrics and KPIs I've worked with clients in a variety of industries: manufacturing, energy, marketing, fashion, science, academia, travel, finance, and more. New to sustainability? No problem! Whether you've been around a while and need help with your ESG report, or are just getting your business off the ground and are looking for SEO-optimized content or a benchmarking analysis of your industry's sustainability initiatives, I'd love to help out! My passion is for science and sustainability, but if you're in need of a thorough researcher and editor I'm happy to research and write about all types of content :)

  • Environmental Science
  • Content SEO
  • Sustainability
  • Proofreading
  • Content Editing
  • Website Content
  • Blog Content
  • Research Papers
  • Environment
  • Content Writing
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Environmental Analysis Software
  • Report Writing
  • White Paper Writing
Travis T.

Omaha, Nebraska

$100/hr
5.0
136 jobs

⭐️ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 | 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 5 years of government-focused positioning for Spire Global. 10 years of consulting across energy, agriculture, climate tech, and corporate sustainability. I help geospatial, satellite, ocean, and climate-tech companies turn deep technical capability into positioning that wins customers, partners, and funding. I'm an environmental scientist and market strategist – which means I can tell whether a use case is scientifically real before I help anyone sell it. I read the papers your team is building on. I understand the ecology, the climate models, the ocean systems, the sensing. That's why I can explain what your technology does without flattening it. 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 My training and my center of gravity. Climate adaptation and resilience, emissions and carbon accounting, environmental monitoring, ecosystem and natural-resource management, and the science-to-policy translation that sits underneath most climate-tech claims. When a funder, a regulator, or a technical buyer pressure-tests your position, it holds. 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 A core focus through Boundless Blue, my ocean conservation consultancy. I work with marine NGOs, researchers, technology companies, and emerging blue-economy ventures on funding strategy, partnerships, commercialization, and positioning. The work often sits between science and execution: identifying credible use cases, aligning projects with funders and implementation partners, and translating complex marine technology or conservation models for agencies, philanthropies, researchers, investors, and commercial operators. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 Environmental and climate science • Ocean tech, marine conservation, and blue economy • Geospatial intelligence, GIS, and Earth observation • Satellite and aerospace • Government innovation and defense-adjacent markets • Renewable energy • Sensing, forecasting, and monitoring platforms • Sustainable agriculture and natural resources 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 • Messaging and market positioning • Product commercialization and use-case prioritization • Partnership and ecosystem mapping • Government-focused thought leadership and executive content • Market research, competitive analysis, and market sizing • Sustainability and ESG strategy and reporting • Grant and funding strategy for environmental and research organizations Hire me when your team has strong technology but needs to decide how to position it, which customer segments are commercially realistic, how to explain the value without dumbing it down, or how to reach government, enterprise, and funder audiences. ✅ Message me with the technology, the market, and the decision you're working through.

  • Environmental Science
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Green Technology
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Grant Writing
  • Grant Research & Prospect List
  • Grant Proposal
  • Fundraising
  • Marine Biology
  • Life Science
  • Climate Science
  • Aerospace
  • GIS
  • Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Strategy
Priscilla T.

Somerville, New Jersey

$70/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I’m an Environmental & Urban Engineer with 10+ years of experience helping companies turn sustainability goals into practical, measurable results. I’ve worked with corporations across different sectors, supporting ESG strategy, waste management, and environmental compliance, always connecting technical data with real business decisions. My core expertise includes: • ESG and sustainability strategy • Carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, 3) • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Waste management & circular economy • Environmental compliance and reporting I bring both technical depth and a client-oriented mindset, with experience managing projects end-to-end, from analysis to implementation. If you’re looking to structure your sustainability efforts, improve reporting, or build a practical ESG roadmap, I’d be happy to help.

  • Data Analysis
  • Sustainability
  • Report
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Waste Management & Remediation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Waste to Energy
  • Sustainable Product
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Climate Science
  • Sustainable Energy
Katherine E.

Amherst, Massachusetts

$30/hr
5.0
11 jobs

I’m a detail-oriented freelancer with a B.S. in Environmental Science and a diverse background in writing, research, data analysis, administration, and education. Whether you need clear, engaging writing or reliable administrative support, I can help you deliver professional results on time. I’ve completed university-level coursework in Environmental Site Assessment, Bioremediation, Ecology, Statistics, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Policy, Scientific Writing, and Calculus, and have laboratory experience in biological and chemical analysis. This gives me a strong foundation for scientific, academic, and technical writing. Beyond science, I bring years of experience in music and environmental education, where I developed lessons, managed students, and communicated complex ideas, skills that translate directly into creating organized, easy-to-understand content for any audience. What I offer: Academic & scientific writing Data entry, analysis, and visualization AI training and text categorization Curriculum and lesson plan development Administrative and research support Editing and proofreading

  • Education
  • Lab Report
  • Laboratory Equipment Skills
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Music
  • Music & Art Performance
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Writing
  • Written Language
  • Music Arrangement
  • Music Lesson
  • Music Notation
  • Music Performance
  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Support
Ritu K.

Mason, Ohio

$60/hr
4.6
9 jobs

I am a chemical engineer who loves to work on sustainable and circular solutions to reduce our impacts on planet earth. I have over 15 years of experience in process engineering, consulting, and training in diverse streams including Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), GHG accounting, circular economy, biofuels, waste upcycling. I have experience in utilizing data analysis tools to derive insights for environmental footprints. I want to harness my skills to assist businesses in attaining their circularity and sustainability goals.

  • Chemistry
  • Data Analysis
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Sustainability
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Green Technology
  • Tutoring
Matdysen F.

Appleton, Wisconsin

$30/hr
4.7
3 jobs

Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Health Dedicated researcher with an ability to optimize the use of information databases and external resources. Several years of experience in EHS at both corporate (global/national and site/local levels) PROFESSIONAL and ACADEMIC SKILLS 1. Systems of interaction within environments (human/behavioral/emissions/pathogenic/biological) 2. Substance and compound movement through environmental systems with respect to regulation 3. Qualification and substantiation of effects relative to identified causal factors 4. Public wellness and community health 5. Hazard/threat analysis and suggested control measures 6. Exposure and risk analysis based off KPI data and collected information 7. Safety program development and administration 8. Occupational health and safety regulations and standards (ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, etc.) 9. Sustainability and renewable systems integration and transition 10. Corporate environmental compliance and policy development 11. Toxicological mechanisms with respect to human health and the environment 12. Case study research, analyses, and summary skills Occupational Health and Safety Policy development projects and hazard/risk assessment survey formulation and data collection Familiar with biomedical engineering concepts and have a special focus in simulation Environmental Law understanding of court processes, CWA, CAA, EPA and gray areas of conflict as predicated by prior cases PERSONAL SKILLS Parenting styles and approaches are a specialty of mine and I understand the complexities of working and adapting with children with unmet and trauma focused needs. Deep understanding of emotional needs and behavioral associations Interests in consciousness as well as sensation and perception--as related to both neuroscience and philosophical matters

  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Science
  • Sustainability
  • Philosophy
  • Health & Wellness
  • Toxicology
  • Policy Development
  • GIS Software
  • Workplace Safety & Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Ergonomics
  • Waste to Energy
  • Process Improvement

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