Sayyed Gulzaib Miyan
Gurgaon,Haryana
Summary
Strategic sustainability leader with 10+ years of experience driving decarbonization, ESG, and sustainability transformations for global organizations, with a focus on the Middle East. Proven track record in developing and executing climate strategies, emission reduction roadmaps, and sustainable business models that deliver measurable impact. Expert in integrating sustainability services in the resources sector and advising C-suite clients on climate resilience, regulatory compliance, and value creation. Led multi-million-dollar sustainability programs across healthcare, energy, chemicals, telecom, and public sectors, achieving outcomes such as $130M in opex savings, revenue growth, and enhanced ESG ratings. Skilled in double materiality assessments, climate risk management, and digital sustainability solutions. Recognized for leadership in global initiatives, including advisory roles for the UN and WEF, and driving thought leadership on net-zero, circularity, and sustainable supply chains. A published thought leader on SDG finance and climate leadership, shaping industry perspectives on sustainable development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Strategy, Manager
Accenture
11.2022 - Current
- Leads integration of sustainability services in the resources sector (Energy, Metals and Mining, Chemicals and Utilities) and Net Zero team comprising of 25 practitioners
- For a large UAE based healthcare system led the emission inventory development, decarbonization strategy design, and operating model development; the program led to identification of opex savings of ~130 million USD over a span of 17 years
- Leading development of new offerings for Accenture through embedding in Global Capability Centers and identified ~15 million USD revenue potential from green hydrogen related consulting services
- Conducted financial materiality assessment focused on material risks and opportunities, and climate risk assessment for a large oil and gas player in UAE
- Led the climate action program for a middle east based telecommunication service provider uplifting their CDP rating significantly and securing SBTi validation
- Led development of climate strategy for a UN body with a footprint in 130+ countries which included carbon footprint assessment, decarbonization modeling, climate risk assessment and scenario analysis, climate mitigation and adaptation strategy development; Identified potential sources of funding and development of internal funding mechanisms to implement the climate strategy
- Technical subject matter advisor for development of a digital decarbonization roadmap for a middle east based oil and gas major
- Evaluated the financial impact of regulations such as CBAM and decarbonization levers to inform capital allocations
- Has led development of five digital tools for net-zero readiness assessment, ESG performance tracking, GHG accounting, emission monitoring, and CDP Intelligent Advisory
- Led a ESG program with 100+ suppliers of a major automotive player in India on sustainability topics such as climate, gender equality under the UNGC Sustainable Supplier Engagement Programme
- Led double materiality assessments, sustainability report development (IFRS, GRI, SASB), and sustainability strategy formulation across telecommunication, cement, chemical and oil and gas sectors
Sustainability Strategy, Senior Consultant
Accenture
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Served as an SME for World Economic Forum (WEF) in developing the Clean Air Business Case Framework to reduce air pollution
- Led data analysis for the largest CEO study on sustainability - UNGC CEO Study 2021: Climate Leadership in the Eleventh Hour
- Developed 10 year ESG strategy for a major downstream oil and gas player in India and established their scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions profile
- Assessed and quantified air pollution baselines for SOx, NOx, and PM emissions from stack sources at a major cement producer and a complex refinery in India, recommending optimization measures for emission reduction
- Quantified system benefits such as GVA, job creation, avoided social cost etc. Due to decarbonization interventions on green hydrogen, systemic efficiencies and electrification in the Industrial Cluster of LA Basin
- Led the FICCI Study 2021 titled Beyond Incrementalism which provides a pulse check on India's circular transition
Climate Change Advisory, Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Led the ESG report development for a leading Indian chemical manufacturer (annual production capacity of 150,000+ tons of caustic soda)
- Developed emission accounting tool for a major financial services provider and helped them identify product offerings for their customers on carbon credits
Responsible Business Advisory, Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to identify opportunities and policy priorities for Bangladesh's leather and plastics sector, focusing on end-to-end value chain competitiveness and sustainability
- Defined market entry strategy for a European public-private partnership in developing markets, especially focusing on the Renewable Energy
Structural Design, Senior Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
07.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisted in development of carbon neutrality plan for Mumbai office
- Convinced senior leadership to undertake and allocate budgets for environmental initiatives that can enhance sustainability at office level
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
Education
MBA - Sustainable Management
Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow, India03-2018
B Tech. - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
Trichy06-2013
Skills
- Climate risk assessment
- GHG accounting
- Science based target setting
- Decarbonization Strategy
- Materiality Assessment
- ESG disclosure
- Organizational design
- Business case development
Publications
- UNGC Network India 2024: Unlocking SDG Finance in India
- Decarbonization Playbook for Pharmaceutical sector 2024 with PSCI
- UNGC CEO Study 2021: Climate Leadership in the Eleventh Hour
- FICCI Study 2021: Beyond Incrementalism - A pulse check on India's circular transition
Industries
- Oil and gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Healthcare
- Telecommunication
- Cement
- Financial services
- Internet and technology
- Service industry
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Sustainability Strategy, Manager
Accenture
11.2022 - Current
Sustainability Strategy, Senior Consultant
Accenture
02.2021 - 11.2022
Climate Change Advisory, Senior Consultant
Ernst & Young (EY)
12.2019 - 01.2021
Responsible Business Advisory, Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
04.2018 - 12.2019
Structural Design, Senior Engineer
Thornton Tomasetti
07.2013 - 05.2016
MBA - Sustainable Management
Indian Institute of Management
B Tech. - Civil Engineering
National Institute of Technology
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