Daria Goncharova
About
Daria Goncharova is from Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Daria is currently Head of Sustainability & Traceability Solutions at ReSource, located in Essen. In Daria's previous role as a Senior Sustainability Consultant | Mining & Natural Resources at DMT GROUP, Daria worked in Essen until Mar 2025. Prior to joining DMT GROUP, Daria was a Chief Sustainability Officer at Solidcore Resources plc (formerly Polymetal International plc) and held the position of Chief Sustainability Officer at Greater London. Prior to that, Daria was a Co-Founder & Board Member at Women in Mining Russia from Feb 2020 to Oct 2022. Daria started working as ESG and sustainability manager at Solidcore Resources plc in Jan 2015. From Sep 2014 to Dec 2014, Daria was Renewable Energy Analyst at Cenciarini & Co., based in Milan. Prior to that, Daria was a Analyst, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance at JSC POLYMETAL, based in St Petersburg City, Russia from May 2010 to Dec 2013.
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Daria Goncharova's current jobs
Driving development of traceability, chain-of-custody, and ESG data solutions (incl. Battery Passport) Translating EU and global regulations (CSRD, Battery Regulation, due diligence) into product and client solutions Representing ReSource in global initiatives (GBA, Catena-X, RBA, SAE, Future Minerals Forum) Leading market development, partnerships, and client implementation across the value chain (mining to OEMs) Shaping industry standards for responsible sourcing, transparency, and data interoperability
Daria Goncharova's past jobs
Advised global mining clients on ESG strategy, due diligence, and risk across climate, human rights, and biodiversity. Delivered ESG strategies and training (incl. Chilean iron mining company, supporting $3bn investment) Led ESG due diligence, human rights audits, and environmental & social risk assessments across global mining assets Assessed 60 projects under EU AfricaMaVal and developed ESG standards for CERA4in1 / MaDiTraCe Built ESG advisory services across multiple regions and led industry engagement (Berlin Mining Forum 2024)
Reported directly to CFO/CEO and Board Safety & Sustainability Committee, shaping ESG strategy and performance oversight Delivered fully integrated ESG reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, IR) with Big4 assurance (PwC, Deloitte, EY); implemented ERP systems for climate and HSE data Led ESIA and ESAP implementation under IFC standards for projects in Armenia and Kazakhstan, enabling EBRD financing Executed sustainable finance transactions including $80m sustainability-linked loan, $125m green loan, and $540m climate-linked facilities Owned ESG ratings and investor engagement, working with BlackRock, JP Morgan, Norges, and others; delivered 50+ investor engagements and collaboration with Refinitiv, Bloomberg, S&P Directed climate, biodiversity, and human rights initiatives, including 15+ biodiversity projects with WWF and partners Led critical ESG audits and certifications, including tailings (GISTM) and International Cyanide Management Code compliance across operations Built and led a team of E&S specialists, managed external advisors, and delivered training across the organisation Authored corporate strategy, sustainability reports, and market disclosures, and represented the company at 50+ international forums
Represented Polymetal in establishing the organisation and securing initial funding Served as Board Member, shaping strategy and governance Led fundraising and partnerships with industry stakeholders Developed content and thought leadership, including webinars and industry events Supported growth of a multi-stakeholder platform promoting inclusion in mining
Owned ESG reporting cycles with PwC external assurance, GRI alignment, increasing maturity and data quality Drove ESG governance, audits, and compliance reviews at group level Delivered ESIA, ESAP/ESMP implementation, and lender ESG compliance reporting (EBRD standards) Supported ESG ratings and index inclusion efforts Embedded ESG into governance, frameworks, and external benchmarking Advanced environmental performance tracking and emissions reduction initiatives
Market-research and business strategy to enter the UK solar energy (PV) market
Supported IPO execution ($500m), delivering roadshows across US/EU and managing investor engagement (5,000+ contacts) Produced investor communications and disclosures (40+ presentations, 100+ press releases), articulating strategy and performance to global markets Expanded lender base (30+) and supported debt financing and servicing (~$1bn), including new financing structures Contributed to UK redomiciliation and governance transformation, supporting Board materials and compliance with UK Corporate Governance Code Introduced GHG accounting practices and contributed to early sustainability disclosures