Walaa Gazi S.

CEO

United Kingdom24 yrs 3 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of expertise in sustainability and ESG.
  • Led international negotiations for the Paris Agreement.
  • Proven track record in carbon reduction initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability Expert with extensive experience in ESG and carbon management.

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Skills

Core Skills

SustainabilityProject ManagementFinancial Analysis

Other Skills

ESGClimate ResilienceLifecycle AssessmentCarbon ManagementNegotiationFeasibility StudiesEnvironmental Impact AssessmentBudgetingStrategic PlanningClimate ChangeRenewable EnergySustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental AwarenessInternal AuditProcess Engineering

About

I am a highly experienced and qualified Chartered Environmentalist with more than two decades of expertise in the areas of net-zero and ESG. Currently seeking a new challenge, I have a proven track record of developing policies and strategies on a wide range of topics, including Paris Agreement Article 6 negotiations, sustainability, renewable and sustainable procurement, and circular economy. Throughout my career, I have worked with reputable organizations such as SABIC, the United Nations, Speedy Hire UK, and various government bodies across the globe. My contributions have been significant in the implementation of my policies and strategies in these organizations. In addition to my influencing and motivating skills, I am committed to guiding and mentoring teams in sustainability. As an expert in Scope 1/2/3 emissions, carbon footprinting, and carbon capture, I have provided valuable guidance to numerous executives and organizations to help them reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals. My leadership skills, combined with my ability to leverage cutting-edge technology, have allowed me to drive cost savings, streamline operations, and increase productivity. My passion for net-zero carbon, circular economy, carbon offsetting, sustainability, biodiversity, and project management has driven me to excel in my profession. I am confident that my extensive experience and expertise will be an asset to any organization looking to enhance its sustainability practices and achieve its net-zero carbon goals. I have extensive experience in the following: • Sustainable Building (Circular) and low carbon design. • Managing projects and training/supporting the team build • Corporate sustainability policies, strategies, and reporting. • Climate resilience studies and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). • Climate Change analysis mitigation and adaptations UNFCCC. • Scope 1 (direct), 2/3 (indirect) emissions and carbon management, such as ISO14064, PAS2060, PAS2080. GRI and tools such as SBTi, CDP, GRESB • Life cycle assessment and embodied carbon. • Carbon capture, storing and utilization. • Circular carbon and Carbon markets. • Developing ESG and SDGs with UNFCCC. • Supply chain and sustainable procurement. • Sustainability in public and industrial transport (maritime shipping, railways, trucking industries, and airlines). • Sustainability in infrastructure. • The water industries and their net zero. • Health and Wellbeing advice and guidance and Social value

Experience

24 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
8 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Sustainability and ESG Expert

Sep 2018Present · 7 yrs 7 mos · 27 OLD GLOUCESTER STREET LONDON ENGLAND WC1N 3AX

  • [Consultant for several industries, Nuclear-powered, transportation construction manufacture food production, and governmental] [United Kingdom, EU and Africa] | [6 years]
  • Directing and managing complex projects.
  • Developed and executed sustainable energy strategies, aligning with ESG objectives and corporate sustainability goals.
  • Led renewable energy initiatives, including solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects.
  • Managed lifecycle assessments for diverse industries including construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
  • Spearheaded carbon reduction initiatives, achieving measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs.
  • Engaged with international regulatory bodies and stakeholders to influence sustainability policies.
  • Provided expertise in climate resilience studies, risk assessments, and sustainability reporting.
  • Oversaw ESG disclosures, ensuring compliance with GRI, CDP, and TCFD frameworks.
SustainabilityESGProject ManagementClimate ResilienceLifecycle AssessmentCarbon Management

Sabic

II. Engineer (Energy & Sustainability) and United Nations Negotiator

Jan 2010Nov 2018 · 8 yrs 10 mos

  • Represented my country (as a delegate) to negotiate Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in the United Nations, UNFCCC, Bonn, Germany and in Japan and other countries.
  • Produced a significant number of feasibility studies (technical/ non-technical) related to Buildings, solar/wind, waste to energy, and water treatment units, Green or Blue Hydrogen Production, Electrolysis, Conversion of fossil fuel to Hydrogen, Hydrogen Safety, Fuel cell technology, Hydrogen transportation to direct the company towards a successful investment.
  • Highly involved in each stage of projects lifecycles and project delivery, including concept design, detailed design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance. This included both carrying out designs and reviewing designs by others.
  • Worked with the local government to implement United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
  • Prepared Embodied carbon studies (in the built environment).
  • Prepared circular studies in the built environment other business models.
  • Prepared environmental studies such as air quality, Ecology, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and Biodiversity.
  • Chaired management of change meetings and produced the transformation required to achieve the benefits of sustainability while also successfully addressing climate change risk.
  • Participated in complex and capital projects from concept to completion (50 capital projects at SABIC and ARAMCO/DOW as SADARA) that covered building construction, infrastructure, transportation, energy from solar, waste to energy, co-generation, chemical plants, water treatment units.
  • Chaired/participated in a significant number of HAZOP and Safety Risk Assessments (over 440 studies).
  • Provide sustainability consultation and advisory to 23 companies of SABIC (USA Europe Africa and the Middle east).
  • Managed and shaped sustainability programs and projects for SABIC companies (19 affiliates and 109 sites).
NegotiationFeasibility StudiesSustainabilityEnvironmental Impact AssessmentProject Management

Saad company

2 roles

Finance and Operation Manager (Sustainability)

Promoted

Jan 2004Jan 2009 · 5 yrs

  • Prepared sustainability policies and strategies.
  • Led the environmental team.
  • Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information.
  • Predicting future financial trends.
  • Reporting to management and stakeholders and providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted.
  • Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
  • Developing long-term business plans based on these reports.
  • Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets.
  • Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk.
  • Analysing market trends and competitors.
Financial AnalysisBudgetingSustainabilityStrategic Planning

Finance and Operation Specialist (Sustainability)

Jan 2001Jan 2004 · 3 yrs

Education

University of Strathclyde

Master's degree

Sep 2020Sep 2021

Chemical Engineer

Bachelor of Science: Chemical Engineering Technology — Chemical Engineering

Jan 2009Present

HAWARD SAFETY

Certified HAZOP Leader

Jan 2008Present

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