Anna Stepanova Email & Phone Number

Manager at Deloitte Middle East in Sustainability services.After completing my MS Degree in International Accounting and Corporate Governance at the University of Sussex (UK), my career kicked off at Deloitte CIS in the Audit Department, International Referral Group.Over the course of four years, I honed my skills as an auditor and gained experience in wide range of sectors: luxury retail, automotives, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, IT.My true calling has always been to contribute meaningfully. With a solid foundation in audit, I made the transition to sustainability practice, which was an emerging field at the time. During the years of my career in sustainability practice I have been exposed to various types of services: from sustainability assurance to development of the sustainability strategy. Major sectors of my expertise include: O&G, metals&mining, manufacturing, banking and financial services, IT.In 2022, I relocated to the Middle East, where I'm actively involved in strengthening and expanding sustainability reporting practices within the region. My mission is to drive positive change by holding businesses accountable for their environmental and social impacts.Key experience highlights:▪️Leading Sustainability Assurance projects (International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE 3000, ISAE 3410), Agreed upon procedures▪️Providing Readiness assessment service on Sustainability Reporting▪️Providing support to the development of the Sustainability Reports▪️Developing the ESG Strategy (Statement of Intent), including the ESG Vision, Mission and Implementation Roadmap▪️Conducting Sustainability Reporting benchmarking reviews▪️Experience in working with key ESG Standards as GRI, TCFD, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and UNGC Communication on Progress (CoP).Beyond my professional pursuits, I'm a dedicated to traditional volunteering and believe in giving back to the community.