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Passant Awadallah

Cairo

Summary

With over 12 years of experience, I lead the sustainability function at BARQ Systems regionally, and I am responsible for the development and implementation of sustainability strategies, including programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as women and youth empowerment, in addition to reporting on GRI standards. I have a deep understanding of ESG principles and have worked with stakeholders to integrate sustainability into all aspects of the business.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Sustainability Unit Manager

BARQ Systems
07.2022 - Current

This role involves being a catalyst for change and integrating sustainability programs and initiatives into all three pillars (economic, social, and environmental) to achieve the sustainability roadmap for BARQ Systems.

Business Pillar

  • Develop sustainability project goals, objectives, or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Working with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to align communication strategies with business objectives.
  • Facilitation and Mapping SFAs: Facilitated and mapped the Strategic Focus Areas (SFAs) of the CXOs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • SOP Development and Auditing : Responsible for developing, updating, and auditing SOPs to ensure they are effective. Collaborated with different stakeholders to enhance SOPs as needed.
  • Manage data reporting and develop dashboards & data collection systems to show the sustainability performance across the SDGs that the company contributes to according to Global Standards (GRIs, SDGs, etc.)
  • Devise strategies for modifying existing policies to integrate sustainability initiatives better.
  • Conduct research into different sustainability plans to identify proper solutions and develop deployment plans.
  • Teach employees, customers, and members principles and practices of Sustainable development goals, GRIs, and programs to enhance engagement and program success.
  • Implement sustainability campaigns or marketing strategies /Employer branding activities and initiatives related to sustainability function.
  • Assess existing sustainability approaches to identify areas that need greater engagement, improved efficacy, and cost reductions.

Social Pillar

  • Managing innovation programes and running campaigns internally, automating the process, and helping employees with their ideas
  • Lead the employer branding strategy to attract and keep top talent
  • Design well-being programs for employees to spread awareness of Mental health
  • Develop summer Internships & fresh graduate training programs to enable future pipeline " BARQ Academy Program" - increased number of graduates by 30% YOY.
  • Creating programs for career transition and employee development
  • Responsible for Employee engagement program.
  • Promote for Diversity & Inclusion.


Environmental Pillar

  • Waste Management ( Electronic waste)
  • Identify opportunities for green initiatives.
  • Monitor sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation, and recycling.
  • Calculating company's footprint .

Group Sustainability Lead

BARQ Systems
01.2021 - 06.2022

Group Supply Chain Lead

BARQ Systems
03.2018 - 12.2020

EGY, KSA, and UAE offices' procurement and shipping processes were under my supervision. I also worked closely with the sales team to make sure they adhere to the CRM and ERP cycle

Regional Senior Order Management & Logistics Specialist

BARQ Systems
02.2017 - 03.2018

was in charge of all regional procurement and logistics operations and contributed to the creation of the department's SOPs.

Order Management & Logistics Specialist

BARQ Systems
04.2014 - 02.2017

Oversaw the cycle of sales operations to process and carry out purchase orders from customers (including arranging for the PO to be placed with suppliers, shipment, and customer delivery).

Logistics Specialist

A-Part Bosch
07.2013 - 03.2014

Supervised and managed the entire importation process for car spare parts, including shipping and completing all the paperwork needed for customs clearance up to the consignment arrived at the warehouse.

Logistics Coordinator

Henkel Polybit Egypt
03.2011 - 06.2013

I was in charge of managing every export shipment from beginning to end in this role.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Faculty Of Commerce - English Section

Mansoura University
Management

Organization Development

AIHR - Academy To Innovate HR
2023

The SDG Primer - Sustainability Studies

United Nations System Staff College
2023

Digital Transformation For Sustainable Development - Sustainability Studies

UN Environment Programme
05.2023

Be Ambassador- كن سفيرا -

NIGSD
08.2022

Diploma - Digital Marketing

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Egypt
07.2022

Integrating The SDGs Into Sustainability Reporting -

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
06.2022

Sustainability Reporting Process -

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
04.2022

Sustainability Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy
04.2021

SDGs Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy
04.2021

GRI Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy
04.2021

Introduction To Sustainability Reporting , GRI - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
09.2021

Stakeholder Engagement - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initative (GRI )
10.2021

Materiality - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
10.2021

Positive Psychology Coaching-ICF - Coaching

Intellect Coaching School
07.2019

TOT -Training of Trainers -Catalyst - Instructional Design And Training

The Catalyst-City of Oxford College
08.2018

Timeline

Group Sustainability Unit Manager

BARQ Systems
07.2022 - Current

Group Sustainability Lead

BARQ Systems
01.2021 - 06.2022

Group Supply Chain Lead

BARQ Systems
03.2018 - 12.2020

Regional Senior Order Management & Logistics Specialist

BARQ Systems
02.2017 - 03.2018

Order Management & Logistics Specialist

BARQ Systems
04.2014 - 02.2017

Logistics Specialist

A-Part Bosch
07.2013 - 03.2014

Logistics Coordinator

Henkel Polybit Egypt
03.2011 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Faculty Of Commerce - English Section

Mansoura University

Organization Development

AIHR - Academy To Innovate HR

The SDG Primer - Sustainability Studies

United Nations System Staff College

Digital Transformation For Sustainable Development - Sustainability Studies

UN Environment Programme

Be Ambassador- كن سفيرا -

NIGSD

Diploma - Digital Marketing

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Egypt

Integrating The SDGs Into Sustainability Reporting -

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Sustainability Reporting Process -

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Sustainability Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy

SDGs Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy

GRI Reporting Practitioner - Sustainability Studies

Earth Academy

Introduction To Sustainability Reporting , GRI - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Stakeholder Engagement - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initative (GRI )

Materiality - Sustainability Studies

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Positive Psychology Coaching-ICF - Coaching

Intellect Coaching School

TOT -Training of Trainers -Catalyst - Instructional Design And Training

The Catalyst-City of Oxford College
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