Lovemore Mkulumi

• Collected, validated, and analyzed ESG KPIs for assurance engagements, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions data, Waste management, Water footprint, Energy Consumption, Sustainable finance (Green Sukuk funds) and more.
• Reviewed client sustainability data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for publication in sustainability reports.
• Assessed client alignment with leading sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI Standards, SASB Standards, and CSRD requirements.
• Prepared ESG assurance files in accordance with ISAE 3000 (Revised), ensuring compliance with international assurance standards.
• Aligned ESG client disclosures with Global reporting guidelines like GhG Protocol.
• Communicated with management of our findings and provided recommendations for improvements.
• Delivered Sustainable Finance Assurance for two of the largest banks in the UAE, ensuring alignment with their Sustainable Finance Frameworks.
• Worked directly with major clients across the UAE and KSA, including:
• Emirates NBD Bank
• Dubai Islamic Bank
• Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
• Aramex – ESG Reporting Assurance for Selected KPIs
• ADNOC – ESG Assurance for Selected KPIs
• NEOM – ESG Assurance for Selected KPIs
• Saudi Electricity Company – ESG Assurance
• NADEC – ESG Assurance
• Collaborated with cross‑functional teams, including sustainability experts, data specialists, and financial reporting teams, to deliver high‑quality ESG assurance outcomes.

• Sustainability reporting advisory services including helping clients, monitoring their performance, and integrating ESG metrics into client's business systems and strategy

• Materiality Assessment inluding stakeholder engagement to determine ESG topics that are priority for the company.

•Validation of client data related to GHG emissions, sustainability metrics, and other ESG-related information.

• Provided guidance to clients on improving their GHG accounting practices.

• Assisted clients in enhancing their sustainability reports to meet GRI requirements.