Silvia Schmid
About Silvia Schmid
Silvia Schmid is a Program Manager at EcoVadis, specializing in Sustainable Procurement and Responsible Supply Chains, based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Current Role at EcoVadis
Silvia Schmid holds the position of Program Manager for Sustainable Procurement and Responsible Supply Chains at EcoVadis in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Since joining in September 2016, she has been integral in advancing the company's initiatives to enhance sustainability practices within the supply chain. She collaborates with over 120 industry leaders, including companies such as Verizon, Merck, DuPont, Nestle, ING Bank, Heineken, and Nokia, to mitigate risks and drive innovation in sustainable procurement.
Previous Experience
Silvia Schmid has a diverse background in sustainability, having held several roles prior to her current position. She worked at Salterbaxter as a Senior Account Manager in Sustainability Strategy and Communications in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. At Addison, she served as Client Services Manager and Analyst in Sustainability Communications and Reporting in New York, New York, United States. Additionally, she gained experience at The Wharton School as Coordinator for the Wharton Initiative For Global Environmental Leadership, and had roles at the US Environmental Protection Agency, University of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia, Montana S.p.a., CIDC, and Tufts University.
Educational Background
Silvia Schmid holds a Master's degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also briefly attended Harvard University in 2009 to study management. Earlier, she completed her undergraduate studies at Tufts University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Communications and Social Psychology, from 2003 to 2007.
Key Contributions at EcoVadis
During her tenure at EcoVadis, Silvia Schmid has been instrumental in integrating EcoVadis scorecards with procurement software via API, significantly enhancing the usability and actionability of sustainability data. Her efforts have led to a 90% onboarding rate for suppliers on the EcoVadis platform, improving supplier engagement in sustainability practices. Additionally, she played a crucial role in delivering over 80% cost savings for companies using the EcoVadis scorecards, demonstrating a strong impact on cost efficiency in sustainable procurement.