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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Turning sustainability requirements into clear, actionable results is where I add value. Organizations need consulting outputs that are technically sound, practical to implement, and easy for leadership teams, auditors, regulators, and stakeholders to understand. With hands-on experience in carbon accounting, ISO management systems, ESG reporting, governance frameworks, KPI tracking, sustainability dashboards, and decarbonization planning, I turn complex requirements into clear reports, calculation workbooks, procedures, trackers, roadmaps, and management-ready presentations. Core services: • Carbon footprint and GHG inventory for Scope 1, Scope 2, and applicable Scope 3 categories • GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 documentation support • Net zero baseline review and decarbonization roadmap with actions, KPIs, and implementation priorities • ISO management system documentation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 26000, and ISO 20400 • Process mapping, internal audit checklists, procedures, risk registers, and training materials • GRI-based ESG and sustainability reporting with KPI tables, evidence tracking, and report structure • Governance frameworks, KPI dashboards, policy documents, action plans, and management reports • Sustainability writing, executive summaries, and professional PowerPoint / Canva presentations Relevant experience: • 25+ sustainability, ESG, ISO, and carbon-related consulting projects • 15+ carbon footprint and GHG inventory assignments • 50+ sustainability, ISO, ESG, and QHSE workshops delivered • Experience with government, semi-government, and private-sector organizations • Strong background in audit-ready documentation, KPI tracking, and management reporting Typical deliverables: • Data request checklist • Carbon calculation workbook • KPI tracker or dashboard • Gap assessment summary • Risk register or evidence register • Policy, procedure, or process map • Implementation roadmap • Leadership-ready report or presentation Digital sustainability experience: Experience includes sustainability data systems, carbon tracking dashboards, Excel-based GHG models, and AI-enabled ESG platform logic covering activity data structure, emissions calculation workflows, KPI tracking, evidence management, and dashboard reporting. Share your sector, site count, reporting objective, and available data, and I will recommend a clear scope, timeline, and fixed price.
- Sustainability
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Environmental Science
- Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- Internal Auditing
- Quality Management System
- Risk Assessment
- Report Writing
- Management Consulting
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Research & Strategy
- Environmental Engineering
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
INTRODUCTION: Holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science (M.Sc.), I’m a certified Accredited Consultant of Green Building Design and Construction LEED (BD+C), Accredited Specialist of Urban Greenhouse Inventory IRCA Approved ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (Environmental Management System) Full Member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences, MIEnvSc. (UK) with over 10 years of developing, implementing, and monitoring Environmental Management Systems, their compliance objectives, and ensuring its continuous sustainable improvement. A strong background, particularly in Environmental and Climate sciences, has enabled my skills in developing, maintaining, and executing sustainable strategies, compliance of management systems, monitoring and reporting environmental impacts, developing climate risk models, and understanding compliance legislation, auditing, and training. Strengths: Stakeholder management, holistic strategy development, technical understanding, fast learner, team management, excellent communication skills, and team spirit Expertise: •Environmental Compliance Implementation •Waste Management System, •Indoor Air Quality Investigation •Greenhouse Gases Inventory Report •ISO 14001 Implementation, •ISO 17025 Implementation • Climate Risk Modelling Analysis- TCFD • Environmental Objectives, Policies, Carbon Footprints, Ozone Depleting Substances • Sustainable Material and Resources, Waste Management, Water Efficiency • Green Building Operations • Greenhouse Gases Analysis Report ACCREDITATIONS: LEED AP (BD+C) Urban GHG Inventory Specialist ISO 14001- Environmental Management System Lead Auditor ACHIEVEMENTS: GHP TESTING AND CALIBRATION LAB-UAE Achieved 95% score against 17025:2017 requirements as a Team Leader in Air Quality Assessment Conducted by Dubai Municipality (EIAC)-2021 AL KARAM TOWEL INDUSTRIES -PAKISTAN: AL KARAM TOWEL INDUSTRIES -PAKISTAN: Successful Implementation of ISO 14001- Environmental Management System -2015 Environmental Compliance Implementation: 2014 to 2015 Achieved ZERO NON-COMPLIANCE in Environmental Compliance for major buyers like IKEA, WALMART, LEVIS, ADIDAS, and MATALAN Environmental Sustainability Assessment: 2014-15 Lead the Annual Sustainable Survey Analysis and Carbon Disclosure Project, which based on our organization’s key Environmental Sustainability Performance Indicators. RESULT: Our organization Al Karam Towel Industries received 3rd position out of 14 competitors by achieving an 81% score in the Sustainable Assessment Survey conducted by WAL-MART. The survey comprised of Organization’s Environmental Sustainability Performance based on Higg Index Scale FY 2014-15 Conceptual Developer Editor –THE ECOBEAT: 2014-16 THE ECOBEAT is the first of its kind Bi-annual Sustainability Newsletter, providing a mixture of news, related articles, topical features and projects that focus on the “happenings" in the world--most importantly the role of our organization (AKTI) in the fields of Environment, Health and Sustainability contribute to our global consciousness. Waste Management: 2014 Developed & implemented a comprehensive waste management system, to improve the reduced waste generation of the organization, the system comprised of the followings, Daily waste tracking. Segregation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste. Correlate waste with production efficiency. RESULT: This development has served our organization with improved efficiency of production process and reduction in Cutting waste up to 15% by analyzing and implementing the control points of waste generation MUSTAQIM DYEING AND PRINTING INDUSTRIES-PAK Awarded Best Sustainability Performance by IKEA-2013 I was part of the team that look after Environmental Compliance and Sustainability as an Environmental Officer. Due to our efforts and Management directives, IKEA has recognized our company in four categories, which are, Sustainable Energy Climate Resilience Environmental and Social Practice Environmental and Social Innovation and awarded Mustaqim Dyeing and Printing Industries as the Best Sustainability Performance for year 2013
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Data Analysis
- Training Materials
- LEED Standard
- ISO 14001
- Waste Management & Remediation
- Climate Science
- Environment & Green Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Law
- Risk Assessment
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Calculation
- Data Analytics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a committed sustainability professional, offering comprehensive consultancy services and training that seamlessly integrate the principles of Sustainability, ISO standards, ESG, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), and Environmental Management. My expertise extends across a wide range of areas, including the development and management of detailed documentation such as manuals, policies, procedures, SOPs, audits, and more within the sustainability domain. ➤ My Expertise - ESG & Sustainability Consultancy Services : 🟉ESG Strategy Development 🟉ESG Reporting and Disclosures 🟉Materiality Assessments 🟉Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis 🟉Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program Design 🟉ESG Data Management and Analytics 🟉Sustainability Performance Metrics 🟉Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SASB) 🟉Carbon Footprint Analysis 🟉GHG Inventory Development 🟉Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) 🟉Environmental Management System (EMS) Implementation (ISO 14001) 🟉Waste Management and Recycling Strategies ➤ My Expertise - ESG & Sustainability Training Services : 🟉Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Training 🟉Circular Economy Training 🟉Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Training 🟉Environmental Management System (EMS) (ISO 14001 : 2015) Training 🟉Environmental Compliance Training 🟉GHG Emissions Management Training ➤ My Expertise - Occupational Health and Safety Consultancy / Training Services : 🟉ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) 🟉HSE Management System Implementation 🟉 Fire Safety 🟉 Legionella Awareness 🟉Safety Audits and Compliance Assessments 🟉Safety Culture Development 🟉Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning 🟉Health and Safety Policy Development 🟉Contractor Safety Management 🟉Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification 🟉Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Training 🟉Fire Safety Training 🟉Incident Investigation Training 🟉Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Training 🟉Emergency Response Training 🟉Ergonomics Training
- Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
- Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
- Training & Development
- ISO 14001
- Workplace Safety & Health
- Report Writing
- Safety Engineering
- Life Cycle Assessment
- ISO 9001
- Quality Management System
- Quality Audit
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
I am a senior environmental and sustainability specialist with years of experience of working with and advising the various governments, businesses and academics on food security, environmental and conservation policies, responsible sourcing, climate change and biosecurity. Experienced in analysing information and data; writing advice papers that influence key decision makers such as senior business leaders and Government ministers.
- Environmental Science
- Environment
- Report Writing
- Policy Analysis
- Policy Development
- Policy Writing
- Environmental Analysis Software
- Environment & Green Technology
- Climate Science
- Food Science
- Government & Public Sector
- Government Documents
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