Neil Savio Menezes
About Neil Savio Menezes
Neil Savio Menezes is the Packaging Sustainability Policy Manager at General Mills and a Member of the Board of Directors at Circular Innovation Council in Canada.
Packaging Sustainability Policy Manager at General Mills
Neil Savio Menezes currently holds the position of Packaging Sustainability Policy Manager at General Mills. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the company's policies regarding sustainable packaging. His work involves developing strategies that align with General Mills’ sustainability goals, ensuring that packaging materials and processes adhere to environmental standards and regulations.
Board Member at Circular Innovation Council
Parallel to his role at General Mills, Neil Savio Menezes is a Member of the Board of Directors at the Circular Innovation Council in Canada. His expertise and experience in sustainability contribute to the Council's efforts to promote circular economy practices and innovations. This role involves collaborating with other leaders in the field to drive policy development and advocate for sustainable practices across industries.
Previous Role as President at EcoCompass
From 2019 to 2022, Neil Savio Menezes served as President of EcoCompass in Toronto, Canada. In this position, he led initiatives focused on environmental consulting, helping organizations to implement sustainable practices. His leadership was instrumental in guiding EcoCompass through various projects aimed at promoting environmental sustainability in corporate policies.
Educational Background in Environmental Science
Neil Savio Menezes has a robust educational foundation in environmental science and related fields. He earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Mathematics from the University of Toronto Scarborough between 2004 and 2009. He furthered his expertise by obtaining a Graduate Certificate in Project Management - Environmental from Seneca College and a Certificate in Applied Digital Geography and GIS from Ryerson University.
White Paper on Sustainable Packaging
Neil Savio Menezes authored a white paper on the impact of sustainable packaging on consumer behavior. This paper explores how environmentally friendly packaging initiatives can influence consumer purchasing decisions and contribute to broader environmental sustainability goals. The publication showcases his deep understanding of the intersection between consumer behavior and environmental policy.