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Michael Thomas

@michaelthomas

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Data-driven sustainability and ESG reporting analyst with audit and compliance expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can drive accurate sustainability and ESG reporting through data validation, regulatory compliance, and practical process improvement—while using my audit mindset to deliver credible Scope 1–3 emissions and carbon strategy.

I’m a highly motivated data specialist and sustainability reporting analyst with a background in audit management and financial services. I combine strong verbal and written communication with the ability to handle large datasets and meet deadlines under pressure.

Since December 2024, I’ve been working as a Sustainability Reporting Analyst at JDE Peets, preparing environmental compliance reports across UK&I, validating sustainability data for EPR submissions, and reconciling multiple data sources. I also monitor sustainability-related legislation, improve reporting processes, manage PRN purchasing to ensure recycling obligations, and support ESOS delivery when required.

Before that, as an ESG & Carbon Analyst at Eaglesfield, I supported ESG disclosure compliance and delivered GHG emissions measurement projects across global operations. I planned and managed Scope 1, 2 and 3 data collection across 10+ countries to gain external assurance to ISO 14064-1:2018, helped craft carbon reduction targets, and calculated emissions for GHG audits. I’m also progressing my REnvP status with IEMA and bring a practical audit mindset from roles including Royalty Audit Manager and Team Manager.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sustainability Reporting Analyst

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JDE Peet's

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Prepared and validated sustainability reporting to meet UK and Ireland environmental legislation and supported improvements to reporting processes. Managed Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) purchasing and contributed to ESOS/SECR-related delivery and internal compliance updates.

Environmental Reporting Regulatory Compliance Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)PRN Trading Markets Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs)ESOS Delivery Sustainability Reporting Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

ESG & Carbon Analyst

Eaglesfield ESG

May 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Supported data verification and content production for annual sustainability reports and helped plan ESG disclosure compliance in financial reporting. Contracted to support GHG emissions measurement for Davies Group and Lamington Group, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculations and assurance readiness.

Sustainability Reporting Data Verification SBTi Submission Support ESOS Reporting EcoVadis Data Collection Stakeholder Engagement

Royalties Coordinator

Catalogue & Classics (Warner Music Group)

Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Prepared timely royalty reports for clients and managed artists’ royalty accounts from agreement signing through product release and statement preparation. Liaised with artists and representatives to ensure accurate reporting.

Royalty Accounting Royalty Reports Client Reporting

Royalty Audit Manager

Bevis & Co Chartered Accountants

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Conducted royalty audits and produced audit claims by collecting data from clients and building schedules from royalty statements. Interpreted licence agreements, identified errors, and created extrapolation schedules using Excel-based analysis.

Royalty Audits Licence Agreement Interpretation Data Analysis Pivot Tables Sumifs Scheduling Extrapolation Scheduling

Team Manager

Benson Green Accountants & Tax Advisors

Nov 2018 - Apr 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed staff and office operations, including IT maintenance and setup, client communications, business development support, payroll, and VAT returns. Handled invoicing, bookkeeping, quarterly VAT submissions, and payroll processing while improving operational efficiency.

Team Management Office Operations Client Communication Business Development Support Payroll Processing VAT Returns Bookkeeping Xero VT Accounts IRIS Payroll Invoicing Maintenance Process Improvement

Real-Time Analyst

Close Brothers Group PLC

Oct 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Analyzed call centre data to produce hourly updates for stakeholders and daily commentary for meetings. Managed call centre resources (call flex and rota planning), trained new staff on Iprompt and Oracle, and ensured accurate data input into internal systems.

Excel IprOmpt Oracle Resource Planning Call Flex Management Staff Holiday Rota Management Data Input Accuracy Staff Training Internal Systems Data Assurance

Project Supervisor

Conservative Campaign Headquarters

Oct 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 7 months)

Supervised the timely and accurate input of constituency data into new internal software and managed team rotas and incentives for temporary workers. Coordinated internally and externally with authorities, councillors, and MP offices to obtain required constituency data and trained staff on data entry methods.

Constituent Management Team Supervision Rotas And Incentives Staff Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

REnvP Certificate, Environmental Management

REnvP (Registered Environmental Practitioner) certificate in Environmental Management with IEMA, reported as in progress. Focuses on building recognized capability in environmental management.