SAP

Walldorf, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Stephanie Taviner, FICRS

Value Chain Sustainability Lead

United Kingdom

I am an experienced sustainability professional and work for SAP as the Value Chain Sustainability Lead, focusing on accelerating progress towards SAP’s ambitious Global Net Zero by 2030 goal. About SAP: a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI.

I am a Board of Directors and Fellow for the Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (ICRS) and have been selected as part of Edie’s class of 2023 ’30 under 30’ in recognition for delivering on efforts to build a better future and showing promise for future potential in Sustainability. I have also been nominated as the “Rising Star of the Year Finalist” for the 2025 Women in Green Business Awards.

Prior experience includes working at IHG Hotels & Resorts (FTSE 100) in various sustainability roles including sustainable procurement, Environmental Manager EMEAA and ESG Reporting and Engagement. I’ve also worked as a Sustainability Consultant and CSR Lead, UK at SAP.

I have attained a Distinction in my MSc in Sustainability and Management while working full-time. I am also a Dean's List winner and have achieved a First Class Honours in International Business Management.

I am articulate, a strong problem solver and conscientious by nature with high emotional intelligence (EQ).

I enjoy working in cross-cultural teams and have studied and/or worked in the UK, China, Hong Kong and Uganda.

    Work History

    Sapura Energy

    7 years, 9 months
    Value Chain Sustainability Lead
    Sept 2025 - Present
    Corporate Social Responsibility Lead UK
    Jul 2018 - Jun 2020
    Chief Operating Office Associate
    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

    ICRS | The Institute of Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability

    1 year
    Director - Member of the Board
    Apr 2025 - Present

    IHG Hotels & Resorts

    4 years
    Environmental Manager EMEAA
    Mar 2025 - Sept 2025
    Global ESG Manager, Reporting and Engagement
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2025
    Responsible Procurement Sustainability & Risk Specialist
    Sept 2021 - Jan 2023

    Acclaro Advisory

    1 year, 1 month
    Sustainability Consultant
    Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
    Sustainability Analyst
    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

    Mak Tok Ltd.

    0 years, 2 months
    Marketing and Sales - Featured on BBC Dragons Den
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

    China-Britain Business Council

    0 years, 2 months
    Editor and Researcher, Beijing
    Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

    Balloon Ventures

    0 years, 2 months
    International Enterprise Consultant, Uganda
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

    EY

    0 years, 1 month
    Internship
    Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
    Executives