Umar Farooq Email & Phone Number

Gothenburg, Se

Lahore Division, Punjab, Pakistan

As the Sustainability Manager working in the Head Office of the US group, I am an Experienced Sustainability Program Leader/Manager driving key initiatives across the US Group. I manage the following:Annual Sustainability Report: Led a one-year program to develop and publish sustainability reports aligned with global standards such as GRI, CSRD, and SASB.Circularity: Overseeing a two-year, three-phase program to identify waste management gaps, reduce waste, and implement Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).Value Chain Decarbonization (VCD): Managing a one-year program focused on setting and validating Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for the US Group, ensuring alignment with SBTi criteria.Knowledge School: Developing a one-year internal sustainability knowledge school to train professionals across key topics. This includes creating learning materials and training sessions to educate employees and fostering a culture of sustainability. The key to the success of the above program is the data analysis to generate results, mapping customer sustainability programs, and Integrating UN SDGs into company sustainability projects is necessary.Additionally, I serve as a Sustainability Marketer, attending conferences and engaging with suppliers, vendors, NGOs, and regulatory bodies to share and promote our sustainability strategies, aligning the company’s initiatives with cutting-edge industry trends.In summary, my role is multifaceted, encompassing strategic leadership, practical implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement, all with a focus on fostering sustainability and circular practices.

United States

The International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) is a non-profit, member-driven association dedicated to making sustainability a standard practice among professionals. As a member of the Programming Committee, I represent Pakistan and offer Asia region-specific insights and trends to help shape the global educational programs of the ISSP.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Heping clients and companies to meet ambitious sustainability targets and goals.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Developing the company decarbonization strategy in alignment with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Sustainability reporting and presenting sustainability KPIs in monthly network meetings (Energy, GHG, water, waste, chemical). Lead the Sustainability & CSR initiatives and projects at Nishat Apparel in the domain of key socio-economic and environmentally-friendly areas by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Data representation in the form of reports (CoP, sustainability, annual) according to specified format i.e. (GRI, UNGC, CDP).On spot;Developing the company decarbonization strategy in alignment with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).Developed Sustainability Annual Plans (SAP) in line with KPIs (Energy, GHG, Water, Waste, Chemicals, Biodiversity, Materials).Traced facility water loss and identified the water improvement areas to benefit the company in water balance and energy bills.Successfully initiated the upcycling of plastic and fabric waste to benefit the company in waste management and CSR activities.Designed and established the Green Team to work in key sustainability areas (Water, Energy, Waste, Paper)Developed Nishat's first-ever sustainability annual calendar to lock key dates to start initiatives to be implemented in 2023.Successfully utilized the waste fabric to design and distributed school bags in coordination with the communication and PD team.Published UNGC CoP report in coordination with communication and respective teams.

Punjab, Pakistan

Led and executed group sustainability and chemical strategy, including roadmaps, goals, and work processes in partnership with key stakeholders. Developed these strategies, manage performance and progress on climate change, chemicals, and production processes and consolidated data in the annual report to share with stakeholders. Reviewed and updated controlled documents related to sustainability and Chemical management including policies, procedures, forms, declarations, certificates, inventory and their communication to concerned stakeholders. Set goals after committing to the Science-Based Targets (SBTi) initiative. Represented and attended sustainability meetings on behalf of the department and presented upcoming knowledge of best practices, trends, consumer expectations, and legislative changes for future planning. Managed interloop Sustainable supply chain Program by educating & engaging employees and value chain partners on the company’s sustainability activities. Worked on digitalization of sustainability system for better traceability and transparency. Handled and updated company data-disclosure portals related to chemicals and sustainability. Helped the company develop collaborations with various global organizations and Initiatives to support the agenda of sustainable development and for future alignment of projects. Shared the environmental performance data with all the major customers like Nike, H&M, Target, Adidas, TESCO, PUMA, C&A etc. and was responsible for entertaining customers' queries on sustainability-related data.On spot:Achieved "Supplier to Zero" certificationAchieved Gold rating in the C&A SCM programDesigned traceability and transparency procedures at the corporate level.Renewed sustainability certificate OEKO-TEX STePTrained stakeholders on sustainability & chemical management initiatives

Punjab, Pakistan

I was responsible:To develop Policies and Standard operating procedures related to sustainability and Chemical management. To lead the training sessions with plant teams on a supplier to the Zero certification. To do critical communication with key stakeholders (internal and external) regarding compliance documents (SDS, declaration, TDS, certificates) and implementation in coordination with plant teams. Maintaining customer requirements and updating them in the database. Lead the Chemical Management systems, sustainability initiatives, guidelines and tools (SBTi, Higg index FEM, CDP, ZDHC wastewater guidelines). Lead and execute the International customer audit related to sustainability and chemical management.On spot:Developed procedures related to product safety, regulation, sustainable material purchase, and communication. Developed the training material for key stakeholders and plant-level teams. Got declarations from raw material suppliers for product stewardship and compliance.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

I was responsible:To implement sustainability strategies developed during my MTO period in the textile industry. Design the Policies and Standard operating procedures related to sustainability and Chemical management. Set the corporate-level sustainability targets and meet with respective stakeholders. Conduct the sustainability assessment and audits at the plant level. To effective communication with 3rd bodies, customers, and internal stakeholders. Compiling, sharing, and proofreading data on sustainability reports according to GRI reporting standards GRI 300: Environmental Disclosures.On spot:Registered the Facilities on Supplier to Zero certifications.Helped the company to commit to Science-based targets (SBTi) to net-zero targets.Led the sustainability certification on the facility level (OEKO TEX STeP).Led the sustainability certifications on the product level (OEKO TEX 100, GOTS, GRS).Designed the group-level Chemical management policy.Helped the company to achieve sustainability targets for hosiery plants.Achieved the gold rating in the sustainable chemical management program from C&A.Achieved the highest scores in the sustainability assessment portal Higg Index FEM 3.0 as compared to the previous one.Identified the UN SDGs related to textile industries.Designed the sustainability compliance database which incorporates all customers, state, and 3rd body international requirements.Helped the company develop collaborations with various global organizations and Initiatives like Supplier to Zero, ZDHC, SBTi, and Carbon leadership program to support the agenda of sustainable development and for future alignment of projects. Helped and supported our communication team in compiling sustainability reports according to GRI reporting standards which got 3rd position in the best corporate & sustainability reports 2020 award by ICMA.

Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Successfully completed cross-functional training (CFT) of one month to understand the current sustainability practices and processes at Interloop Limited. I Conducted the environmental sustainability audits internally to ensure the best practices. Figured out the loopholes in the current chemical management system and design the chemical management system for hosiery. Five months after joining Interloop, I successfully supervised the customer audit by engaging the relevant stakeholders. Executed successfully “Say no to disposable PET bottles” campaign on world environmental day in 2017 at the factory level which was appreciated by our company CEO and COO.

Jarānwāla, Punjab, Pakistan

Worked in Quality lab.Tested different quality parameters in lab.

Faisalabad

Worked as a internee engineer at SNGPL.Done the internship with Distinct remarks.gained the basic knowledge of main departments at SNGPL.

Global Sustainability & Project Management

Activities and Societies: Tools that are trained include: Different sets of sustainability principles Industrial ecology Environmental.

B.Sc Honour'S, Chemical Engineering, 96%

Activities and Societies: Sports society. Blood donation societyGraduated with a 3.82 CGPA. Nominated the leader by Department for a final.

Amal Career-Prep Fellowship, Business And Social Skills, Gold Medal

Activities and Societies: Performed Problem solving and scenario-based projects. Carried out Communication skills for both in-person.

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