Mai Ahmed

Your Guide to Practical ESG Implementation

SUMMARY

GRI Certified Professional | CSRD Level 1 | UN COP29 Observer | 100+ ESG Audits

With 19 years of hands-on experience across diverse industries, Mai Ahmed bridges the gap between ESG theory and real-world implementation. As Sustainability Manager at APPLUS Velosi Egypt, she brings practical expertise in GRI reporting, CSRD frameworks, carbon footprint verification, and integrated management systems (ISO 14001, 45001, 50001).

Mai has conducted over 100 ESG audits spanning oil & gas, manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors. She represented Egypt as a UN Observer at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, staying at the forefront of global climate policy while maintaining deep expertise in corporate sustainability operations.

Currently pursuing a Professional PhD in Climate Action and Sustainable Development Goals, Mai combines academic rigor with practical delivery—making her the ideal instructor for professionals navigating ESG compliance.

Digital & Professional Skills

  • GRI Certified Professional - Official certification (February 2025)
  • CSRD Level 1 Specialist - EU sustainability reporting expert (May 2025)
  • Carbon Footprint Verifier - NQI accredited (NQI/CFP/09/23/34)
  • 100+ ESG audits - Hands-on implementation across 19 years
  • UN COP29 Observer - Connected to global climate policy
  • Multi-ISO certified - 14001, 45001, 50001, 9001 Lead Auditor
  • Training of Trainers - Certified professional instructor
  • Multi-sector experience - Oil & gas, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure

Key Achievements

  • Represented Egypt as UN COP29 Observer (Nov 2024)
  • Triple Certification Excellence (GRI | CSRD | ISO 14064 Verifier)
  • ESG Implementation Leader across petrochemical, energy & manufacturing sectors
  • Professional PhD Candidate – Climate Action & SDGs (2022–2025)

Qualifications & Certifications

Academic Degrees

  • Professional PhD Candidate - Climate Action & Sustainable Development Goals, Cairo University (2022-2025)
  • Master's in Economics - Planning for Sustainable Development, Institute of National Planning (2020-2022)
  • Diploma - Project Assessment and Feasibility Studies, Cairo University (2007)
  • B.Sc. - Political Science and Public Administration, Cairo University (2001-2005)

Carbon Footprint & Climate Certifications

  • Carbon Footprint Verifier - National Quality Institute (NQI/CFP/09/23/34) ISO 14064 Parts 1, 2, 3 verification
  • Professional Diploma in Carbon Footprint Calculations - NQI (January-March 2024)
  • Official Carbon Footprint Practitioner
  • GHG Professional Training - British Standards Institution (December 2024) Managing Greenhouse Gases for Net Zero
  • Carbon Footprint Reporting Standards - Egyptian Organization for Standardization (July 2024) ISO 14065, 14066, 14067, 17029
  • Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) - Egyptian Organization for Standardization (May 2024) EU regulation compliance and reporting

Professional Memberships

  • Sustainability Professional of Saudi Arabia (SPSA)
  • Engineers for Sustainability Entity - Egyptian Ministry of Planning

ISO Management Systems Certifications

  • IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor - Intertek Group (2020)
  • ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor - SGS Academy (October 2023)
  • ISO 50001:2018 Internal Auditor - SGS Academy (December 2023)
  • ISO 37000:2021 - Governance of Organizations - TUV Austria (June 2024)
  • ISO 17020 - Competence of Bodies Performing Inspection

Professional Development

  • Training of Trainers (TOT) - Egyptian Society for Quality (April 2021)
  • Certified to design and deliver professional training programs
  • Energy Auditing Efficiency - ESCO/UNIDO (September 2023)
  • GRC Workshop - Bayan Academy, Saudi Arabia (October 2024)

Current positions

Sustainability Manager

Leading ESG strategy, carbon footprint verification, and sustainability reporting initiatives

GRI Certified Professional

GRI Certification - Sustainability Reporting Standards

Certified Carbon Footprint Verifier

ISO 14064-3 Verification Specialist

CSRD Level 1 Specialist

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Expert

Professional Experience

Industry Sectors

19 years across: Oil & Gas | Petrochemical | Manufacturing | Energy & Power | Infrastructure & Construction | Chemical Industry

International Engagement

COP29 Observer - UN Climate Change Conference, Baku, Azerbaijan (November 2024)
Climate finance negotiations | Corporate climate action | SDG implementation

Global Standards Organizations:
GRI Certified Professional | CSRD/European Commission frameworks | ISO certifications

Sustainability Frameworks

GRI Standards | CSRD/ESRS | ISO 14064/14001/45001/50001 | TCFD | UN SDGs | CBAM
Carbon accounting & verification | ESG data analysis | Materiality assessment | Stakeholder engagement | Environmental impact assessment | Compliance auditing

Teaching & Training Focus

GRI Sustainability Reporting Masterclass

GRI Standards implementation from materiality assessment to report publication

CSRD/ESRS Implementation Workshop

European Sustainability Reporting Directive with practical tools and templates

Carbon Footprint Verification Training

ISO 14064 standards for organizational and project carbon footprint calculation and verification

Integrated Management Systems

Implement and audit ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001

ESG Strategy Development

Build ESG strategies aligned with international frameworks

Practical ESG Auditing

Hands-on training in conducting effective ESG audits across E, S, and G dimensions

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