About Me

Senior sustainability leader with a proven record of developing and executing ESG and corporate sustainability strategies in global organisations, with a focus on Net Zero, ESG disclosure and cross-functional delivery.

I align sustainability strategy with regulatory requirements, investor expectations and business objectives — leading climate reporting (Scope 1–3), disclosure and voluntary frameworks (GHG Protocol, CDP, EcoVadis, UN SDGs, GRI), and engaging C-suite stakeholders and governance forums to support informed decision-making and cultural change.

Selected impact: Delivered an 11% reduction in operational carbon emissions within 12 months at Fitch Group while advancing a Net Zero and SBTi-aligned strategy.

What I Do

Enterprise Sustainability Strategy Leadership — Leading the design and delivery of organisation-wide sustainability strategies, aligning commercial objectives with regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

ESG & Climate Reporting & Disclosure — Delivering high-quality ESG and climate reporting across Scope 1, 2 and 3 in line with the GHG Protocol and IPCC scenarios; leading CDP and EcoVadis submissions for UK and international organisations.

Investor & Senior Stakeholder Engagement — Building investor confidence through direct engagement on non-financial disclosures, supporting informed decision-making and regulatory alignment.

Capability Building & Cultural Change — Designing and implementing targeted sustainability training programmes, significantly improving environmental literacy and embedding responsible business practices.

Experience

Corporate Sustainability Manager, Fitch Group — London, Financial Services (05/2022 – present)

  • Developed and executed the Environmental Strategy, addressing Net Zero initiatives and introducing SBTi targets
  • Advanced environmental literacy in the workforce, with over 95% of employees gaining environmental literacy
  • Serve as internal environmental and sustainability expert, managing internal and client requirements
  • Lead annual EcoVadis and CDP responses
  • Championed initiatives that reduced carbon emissions by 11% in 12 months
  • Support parent company (Hearst) in evolving their sustainability and environmental capabilities

Senior Sustainability Advisor, RightShip Ltd — London, Maritime Sustainability (02/2021 – 05/2022)

  • Handled all environmental matters for RightShip across UK, EMEA, and Far-East clients
  • Advised shipowners and financial institutions on environmental regulations, reporting and mitigation
  • Guided adaptation to EEXI, CII, Poseidon Principles, and Sea Cargo Charter

Senior Environmental Policy & Process Manager, Willmott Dixon — London, Construction (03/2020 – 02/2021)

  • Facilitated process and policy innovations company-wide as part of the Group Sustainability team
  • Promoted the Now or Never strategy, steering teams toward 2030 sustainability targets

VP Group Environment & Sustainability, John Menzies Plc (Menzies Aviation) — Edinburgh, Aviation Services (09/2017 – 09/2019)

  • Developed an ESG strategy roadmap emphasising environmental and societal enhancements
  • Orchestrated the Environment & Sustainability programme, aligned with UK GHG, ESOS, and CRC reporting
  • Achieved notable reductions in energy usage and emissions, yielding financial benefits
  • Collaborated with airport regulators and clients on shared environmental objectives
  • Revitalised the EMS to ISO 14001:2015 standards
  • Supplied environmental insights for competitive bids and regulatory adherence

Environmental Manager, Blu-3 (UK) Ltd — London, Civil Engineering (05/2016 – 07/2017)

  • Managed environmental and sustainability compliance across multi-country infrastructure projects
  • Modernised the ISO 14001 management system in line with the 2015 standard
  • Produced environmental performance reporting to support operational improvement

Environmental Consultant, 5 Capitals Environmental & Management Consulting — Dubai (08/2014 – 04/2016)

  • Delivered environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance reviews for major infrastructure and energy projects across the Middle East
  • Led audits and site assessments for government and independent power stations
  • Conducted marine and environmental baseline surveys

Environmental & Sustainability Advisor, Supreme Group — Dubai, Logistics & Support Services (07/2011 – 07/2014)

  • Designed and implemented an ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System, achieving accreditation within nine months
  • Acted as Environmental SME across global operations
  • Led hazardous waste management oversight and remediation planning

Education & Qualifications

  • Imperial Sustainability Leadership Programme, Imperial College Business School (2023)
  • Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner + Diploma in Sustainable Development (2019)
  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, University of Plymouth (2008–2011)
  • Lead Auditor: ISO 50001:2011 (Energy Management), ISO 14001:2004 (Environmental Management), ISO 14064:2006 (GHG Verifier)

Get In Touch

LinkedIn, or email me at edwardlevine.esg@gmail.com