Katarina Kapustka
Sustainability for manufacturing companies
CO₂ | Resource efficiency | Technical implementation
Knowledge. Structure. Impact. | Prof.Dr.-Ing
Location:
Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Europe
"We are the last generation with a real opportunity to save the world."
L. Overmire
How I Support Companies
You know the pressure is real. Regulations are tightening, customers are asking questions, and sustainability is no longer something you can put off until next year.
Here's what most manufacturing SMEs are dealing with right now:
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Data that goes nowhere. You're getting requests from customers, auditors, or procurement teams - all asking for different things, in different formats. The data exists somewhere across your operations, but it's scattered, inconsistent, and hard to actually use.
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Too many other priorities. Over half of manufacturing SMEs say that cost pressures and day-to-day operations make it nearly impossible to move sustainability forward. It keeps getting pushed to next quarter.
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No clear way to measure anything. There's no standardized approach, no baseline, no way to know if what you're doing actually makes a difference - or how to show that to anyone outside your company.
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Regulations that used to be optional are now required. CSRD, IFRS S1 and S2 - the reporting landscape is changing fast, and SMEs are increasingly expected to meet the same standards as large corporations.
I help you make it concrete. We look at where your CO₂ emissions come from, where resources are wasted, and what you can actually do about it - step by step, in a way that fits your company.
What we can work on together:
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CO₂ Data Check Your emissions data exists somewhere - but is it complete, consistent, and actually usable? I help you sort through it, find the gaps, and get it into shape.
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Corporate & Product Carbon Footprint I calculate your company's carbon footprint or the footprint of specific products — clearly structured, ready for reporting or customer requests.
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Resource Efficiency & Hotspot Analysis Where is material, energy, or time being wasted? I help you find the spots that matter most and figure out what to do about them.
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Technical Sustainability Implementation You know what needs to change - but turning that into an actual plan is another story. I help you build structures that work in practice, not just on paper.
I'm an independent sustainability consultant. I work with a small number of companies at a time - so when we work together, you get my full attention.
About Me.
You're getting more and more questions about CO₂, emissions data and environmental reporting - from customers, banks, auditors. And somewhere in your company, someone is supposed to handle it. But the data is scattered, the requirements are unclear, and nobody has the time to figure it out properly.
That's where I come in.
I help manufacturing companies turn that chaos into something workable. We look at where your emissions actually come from, where resources are being wasted, and what you can realistically do about it - step by step, without overcomplicating things.
What I'm good at is finding the connection between what's happening on the shop floor and what needs to end up in a report or a strategy. I combine technical depth with practical experience - I know how sustainability frameworks work in theory, and I know where they break down in real companies.
My background is in materials engineering and applied environmental research. I've spent years working directly with manufacturing companies in Poland and Germany - not just studying them, but solving real problems with them.
I work independently and with a small number of clients at a time. That's a choice - not a limitation.
Outside of work, I'm usually somewhere outside with my two dogs and a frisbee. My coffee is always black. And if I'm not drinking coffee, I'm probably meditating.
Education
2022-2023
Additional training in Data Science
Sorbonne University
2017-2022
PhD Degree
Clausthal University of Technology
Expanded my skills in data analysis, structured problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
Focused on recycling technologies, sustainable materials, and industrial applications. Strengthened my expertise in analytical thinking, technical problem-solving, and sustainability in materials engineering.
2015-2016
Master´s Degree
Clausthal University of Technology
Developed core engineering skills in materials, technical processes, and applied problem-solving, which later shaped my work in sustainability and industry.
2014-2016
Master´s Degree
Czestochowa University od Technology
Built a strong foundation in production systems, process design, and industrial organization. Helped me connect engineering knowledge with practical industrial implementation.