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I help companies measure their carbon footprint and build the tools to act on it.

Over 4 years and 30+ client projects, I've helped organizations across pharma, fashion, food & beverage, and more quantify emissions, pass PEF audits, and meet SBTi targets. I now build AI solutions that make this kind of analysis faster.

Open to roles · Willing to relocate within Germany · Remote/hybrid EU

Suhas Pala

About

Mechanical engineer turned sustainability consultant.

I trained as a mechanical engineer, and I still think like one: every number should trace back to a source, and every model should hold up when someone pushes on it. That instinct is what I bring to carbon accounting.

My route into the field wasn't a straight line. An early role in enterprise IT came first, then a master's in Germany and an internship at a Berlin LCA consultancy that pulled me into sustainability for good. Across roughly six years of consulting, what keeps me here is the distance between a spreadsheet and a decision, making emissions data solid enough that clients act on it, and building the tools that get teams there faster.

How I work

  • Engineering rigor

    I treat carbon accounting like an engineering problem: structured data models, traceable methodology, and no assumptions that can't be sourced.

  • End-to-end LCA

    From data collection and modelling to PEF-aligned methods, Scope 1–3 inventories, and science-based decarbonization pathways.

  • AI-accelerated

    I build AI tools and automate data workflows so analysis that used to take weeks now takes days.

Sectors worked across

Experience

Where I've worked

  1. Quantis (part of BCG) logo
    Jan 2022 – Mar 2026

    Sustainability Consultant

    Quantis (part of BCG) · Berlin, Germany

    Led the technical analysis on corporate carbon footprints and product LCAs across FMCG, fashion, plastics and pharma, and owned an internal sustainability database.

    • Led the technical analysis on 15+ corporate carbon footprints and product LCAs supporting strategic decisions across FMCG, fashion, plastics, and pharma.
    • Designed PEF-aligned LCA-at-scale methodologies for large product portfolios (200k+ SKUs), strengthening data consistency.
    • Acted as Product Owner for an internal sustainability database: data quality, governance, budget, and standards-aligned updates.
    • Supported science-based decarbonization pathways (Scope 1–3) and SBTi submissions to inform long-term business and investment strategy.
    • Partnered with digital and analytics teams to scale LCA models and automate data workflows, including AI-assisted tooling.
  2. GreenDelta logo
    Jun 2020 – Aug 2021

    Intern & Master Thesis Student

    GreenDelta · Berlin, Germany

    Developed scenario-specific LCA datasets for my master thesis, ran LCA case studies and delivered online openLCA trainings.

    • Thesis: developed scenario-specific LCA datasets for transport activity across truck types to improve LCA accuracy.
    • Performed LCA case studies and delivered online openLCA trainings.
    • Analyzed sector-based uncertainty factors across multiple LCA databases.
  3. Accenture logo
    Dec 2016 – Aug 2018

    Application Development Analyst, Associate

    Accenture · Hyderabad, India

    Supported enterprise system implementations for energy and chemical clients, focusing on system testing, data reliability and process automation.

    • Supported enterprise system implementations for Energy and Chemical clients: system testing, data reliability, and process optimization.
    • Won best-team award in the industry group for efficiency gains through process automation.

Education

Where I studied

  • inApr 2026 – Jul 2026

    German as a Foreign Language: B2 (Beruf)

    Inlingua SprachcenterBerlin, Germany

    In progressCurrent
  • TUSep 2018 – Sep 2022

    M.Sc. Advanced Manufacturing (spec. Sustainability)

    TU ChemnitzChemnitz, Germany

    Grade 2.1
  • VITJul 2012 – May 2016

    B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering (spec. Energy)

    Vellore Institute of TechnologyVellore, India

    CGPA 8.13 (81%, Good)

Volunteering

Giving back

Selected Work

Projects & engagements

A selection of consulting work across sectors. Client names are anonymized and described by sector and activity.

More work on request

Additional engagements across energy, chemicals, and logistics available on request.

Get in touch

Things I've built

Digital products

Live tools I've shipped outside of client work. Real users, real problems.

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Genauly
Language LearningLive

Genauly

A platform to practice German for the workplace: vocabulary, scenarios, and speaking drills tailored for professional life.

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Capabilities

Skills & certifications

01

Sustainability

  • Product LCA
  • Carbon Footprinting (Scope 1–3)
  • Decarbonization Pathways
  • Climate Strategy
  • Hotspot Analysis
  • Benchmarking
  • ISO LCA Report Writing
  • Methodology Documentation
  • Data Quality & Uncertainty Assessment
  • Database Expertise & Evaluation
  • Multi-Indicator LCA Assessment & Interpretation
02

Frameworks & Standards

  • GHG Protocol
  • PEF
  • SBTi
  • ISO 14040/44
  • CSRD
  • EU Taxonomy
  • VWBA
03

Tools & Data

  • SimaPro
  • openLCA
  • LCA FE (GaBi)
  • Excel (advanced)
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Python
  • ecoinvent
  • eQosphere
  • WALDB
  • WFLDB
  • VECTO
04

AI & Digital Products

  • Prompt Engineering
  • Claude API / LLM Integration
  • Agentic Workflows
  • Vercel & Firebase Deployment
  • Rapid Prototyping
  • Product Design & Scoping

Languages

EnglishC1 · IELTS 7.5
GermanB2 (in progress)
HindiFluent
TeluguNative

Kind words

What people say

He brought Python programming when most of his peers still worked with Excel. It comes as no surprise that Suhas is now exploring AI solutions as the next frontier. I would love to work with him again at any time.
Dr.-Ing. Ivo MersiowskyProduct Sustainability Strategies · Regional Manager Germany & Hub Hamburg, Terra InstituteIndirect Supervisor · Managing Director, Quantis Germany · 2022–2023
As the lead LCA analyst, his strong research and modelling skills were key to the project's outcomes. Proactive, adaptable, and a great team player, I'm confident he will be a valuable asset to any organisation.
Dr. Kyle OrrittBusiness Strategy | BCG Quantis | PhD ChemistProject Manager · Pulp LCA project · 2024–2025
He applied ISO 14040, 14044, and 14067 with methodological clarity and integrated Python to improve traceability and analytical robustness. He consistently delivered high-quality work, and I recommend him without reservation for advanced sustainability roles.
Mohamad GhareebSustainability Manager, Quantis (a BCG Company)Project Manager, Chemicals LCA · Expert, Biotechnology · 2024–2025

Let's connect

Let's make your carbon numbers real.

Open to sustainability consulting roles, AI collaboration, and technical partnerships. Based in Berlin, available remote/hybrid across the EU.

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Open to roles · Willing to relocate within Germany · Remote/hybrid EU