Lovemore Mkulumi
Sharjah
Summary
Highly skilled ESG/Sustainability Advisor with extensive experience in GRI and SDG reporting tools. Proven track record in delivering both face-to-face and virtual training courses, and executing advisory projects. Adept at developing customized training courses, ensuring quality of service, and supporting business development processes. Strong communication skills and ability to innovate and create training solutions that meet client requirements. Possesses a deep understanding of global ESG standards, including GRI, SASB, ISSB, SBTs, TCFD, and the UN SDGs, coupled with a strong background in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Trainer and Advisor
Ernst and Young-Dallaglio Investments (Client)
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Handled ESG/Sustainability related assignments on a subcontract basis.
- Delivered both face-to-face and virtual training courses.
- Executed advisory projects related to ESG/Sustainability schemes.
- Developed customized training courses as needed.
- Ensured quality of service in terms of delivery of training courses (venue, material, and tutors).
- Conducted marketing investigations and competitors’ analyses.
- Executed Improvement Services projects as per the scope and area of expertise.
- Undertaken training needs analysis with potential clients, identifying and promoting commercial training opportunities.
- Innovated and created training solutions to develop and deliver programs of work, courses, and events that fulfill client requirements.
- Designed training programs and materials for public and in-company courses and other events.
- Delivered courses and events as scheduled, adjusting and applying training techniques flexibly in response to the needs and learning styles of groups and individual delegates.
ESG Lead consultant
ZIWETO (Malawi) (UNDP Funded)
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Lead consultant in conducting desktop reviews of client documentation, stakeholder interviews, consolidation and prioritization of topics, validation and reporting for a USD 1 million NGO funded by United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
- Provided all required deliverables including gap assessment and future state reports with all necessary recommendations for 27 ESG related metrics.
- Provided training services on the ESG and sustainability landscape.
ESG specialist
Ernst and Young Client name: ZIMPLATS MINE
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Lead ESG specialist on USD 1 Billion account for a team of 7 ESG auditors in providing assurance services of 8 Key Performance Indicators/ metrics and ensuring compliance with international standards such as GRI and SASB, ISSB and Greenhouse Gas Protocol
- Analyzed environmental policies and practices to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Collected and analyzed ESG-related data to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated in preparation and publication of ESG reports, ensuring timely and accurate disclosures
- Evaluated potential ESG risks and developed strategies to mitigate their impacts
ESG specialist
Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted onsite sustainability auditing and assurance over 11 ESG performance metrics for Diamond mine in Zimbabwe.
- Performed carbon foot printing/greenhouse gas accounting and verifications
- Reviewed client's 2019 draft sustainability report
- Verified and validated client's Corporate Social responsibility spending.
ESG consultant
Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided sustainability reporting advisory services for FBC Bank, Zimbabwe's leading Bank, including helping client identify their ESG metrics, monitoring their performance, and integrating these metrics into client's business systems
- Applied GRI standards in sustainability reporting to comply with S.I 134 of Securities and Exchange Commission rule on sustainability reporting
- Conducted desktop reviews of external and internal documents, stakeholder interviews, and consolidation and prioritization of topics
- Provided recommendations, and gap assessments for the Bank's 2019 integrated report.
- Prepared the Bank's 2019 annual report in accordance with the GRI standards.
Education
Certificate - Climate Change, Peace and Security
UN E- Learning
Accreditation - Climate Change
EY
Certificate - ISO 45OO1 UDEMY learning
Udemy
Certificate - ISO 9001 UDEMY learning
Udemy
Certificate - Climate Change and Human rights
UN CC E- learning
Certificate - Sustainable Finance
GIZ-E leaerning
Certificate - Climate Change, peace and security
UN CC E learning
Certificate - Climate Change, from learning to action
UN_E Learning
Certificate - Cities and Climate change
UN E learning
BSc in Geography and environmental Studies - ESG, Sustainability
Midlands State University
Skills
- Sustainability Training and Consultancy
- Sustainability Assurance and advisory
- Greenhouse gas Accounting
- Sustainability reporting
- Data analysis/Analytical Skills
- Public speaking and Communication skills
- Expertise in GRI and SDG reporting tools
- Advanced communication skills
- Training course development
- Quality assurance
- Marketing investigation and competitor analysis
- Business development support
- Consultative sales support
- Training needs analysis
- Training program design and delivery
- Business assurance assessments
- Continuous professional development
Languages
English
Fluent
Shona
Native
Ndebele
Native
Timeline
Sustainability Trainer and Advisor
Ernst and Young-Dallaglio Investments (Client)
05.2024 - 06.2024
ESG Lead consultant
ZIWETO (Malawi) (UNDP Funded)
01.2024 - 09.2024
ESG specialist
Ernst and Young Client name: ZIMPLATS MINE
07.2021 - 07.2023
ESG specialist
Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2019 - 02.2020
ESG consultant
Ernst and Young Chartered Accountants and Auditors
01.2019 - 01.2020
Accreditation - Climate Change
EY
Certificate - ISO 45OO1 UDEMY learning
Udemy
Certificate - ISO 9001 UDEMY learning
Udemy
Certificate - Climate Change and Human rights
UN CC E- learning
Certificate - Sustainable Finance
GIZ-E leaerning
Certificate - Climate Change, peace and security
UN CC E learning
Certificate - Climate Change, from learning to action
UN_E Learning
Certificate - Cities and Climate change
UN E learning
BSc in Geography and environmental Studies - ESG, Sustainability
Midlands State University
Certificate - Climate Change, Peace and Security
UN E- Learning
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