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Safia Saouli

Brussels,,BRU

Summary

Environmental and sustainability specialist and lead auditor with expertise in EMS, EnMS, sustainability (ESG) reporting, and SDGs specifically within the airline and air freight sector. Skilled in environmental compliance in the GCC legal and industrial context, dealing with various stakeholders; and preparing detailed sustainability reports. Willing to relocate to Qatar immediately.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant

Young and Global Partners (YGP)
08.2022 - Current
  • Led on-site EHS audits across the EMEA region, focusing on the GCC, identifying findings, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring implementation for compliance and improvement while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Assisted global brands and industry leaders, identifying nonconformities in their EMS and EnMS, assessing compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
  • Knowledgeable in aerogeopolitical affairs, with insights into how airspace policy, geopolitical trends, and regulatory shifts affect sustainable aviation through monthly reports including GCC.
  • Experienced in integrating geopolitical risk analysis into ESG reporting and long-term strategy, aligned with international aviation standards (e.g., TCFD, EU ETS, ICAO Annex 16, Corsia).

Consultant

Green Climate Fund (GCF)
09.2021 - 03.2022

Performed AML/CFT and due diligence assessments, collecting and analyzing data from stakeholders, on thirteen projects’ funding proposals in developing countries at the Office of Risk Management and Compliance.

Researcher

International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF)
03.2021 - 06.2021

Performed quantitative and qualitative data analysis on sustainable development for green finance country investment profile (e.g., Saudi Arabia) as part of the Global Finance and Development Report 2021.

Doctoral Researcher

Imperial College London
12.2015 - 09.2019
  • Conducted in-depth literature reviews on energy security and the geopolitical and economic factors affecting it, to inform policy development for hydrocarbon-rich MENA countries. Analyzed regional energy dynamics and global trends to support strategic decisions. Produced insights for effective energy management and security policies. Contributed to formulating sustainable energy strategies in a geopolitically sensitive context
  • Analyzed complex data sets using statistical software and energy system mathematical decision-making models.

Analyst

International Energy Agency (IEA)
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Performed research and data mining on International Oil Companies (IOCs) and National Oil Companies (NOCs) in the EMEA region.
  • Participated in the research and writing for the 2018 IEA World Energy Investment Report.

Education

Master of Science - Global Energy Management

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
11-2015

Bachelor of Arts - International Business And Languages

Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
06-2014

Skills

  • Environmental Compliance & Risk Assessment
  • Thorough knowledge of Qatar EHS legislation
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Excellent Writing Skills
  • Lead Auditor ISO 14001 ISO 50001 TCFD SDG NEBOSH CORSIA
  • Intelligence and Data Mining
  • Language Expertise: English Arabic French

Certification

  • CQI-IRCA ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification in Environmental Management Systems (EMS) with LRQA
  • CQI-IRCA ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Certification in Energy Management Systems (EnMS) with LRQA
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) with RRC International
  • SDG Fundamentals with UN SDG Academy
  • IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards Course (ISSB Standards)
  • Greenhouse Gas Verification and Validation (ICAO CORSIA) with the Standards Council of Canada

Timeline

Environmental, Health and Safety Consultant

Young and Global Partners (YGP)
08.2022 - Current

Consultant

Green Climate Fund (GCF)
09.2021 - 03.2022

Researcher

International Institute of Green Finance (IIGF)
03.2021 - 06.2021

Analyst

International Energy Agency (IEA)
01.2018 - 06.2018

Doctoral Researcher

Imperial College London
12.2015 - 09.2019

Master of Science - Global Energy Management

University of Strathclyde

Bachelor of Arts - International Business And Languages

Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Safia Saouli