MD. SIFAT ULLAH
Dhaka,13
Summary
Sustainability, ESG & Supply Chain Transformation Consultant with 10+ years of international consulting experience supporting global brands and manufacturers. Proven expertise in ESG, supply chain transparency, human rights due diligence (HREDD), carbon footprint, and sustainability data management, helping organizations strengthen regulatory readiness, operational resilience, and responsible business practices across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Independent Sustainability, ESG & Supply Chain Transformation Consultant
Self-employed
Dhaka
03.2021 - Current
- Advised organizations on ESG strategy, traceability, sustainability reporting, and risk assessment, driving implementation-focused sustainability improvement programs.
- Conduct sustainability assessments and advisory assignments for international organizations, including evaluations within Bangladesh's leather and footwear sector.
- Conducted sustainability initiatives that focused on enhancing environmental practices., ESG, and technical consulting assignments, enhancing practices across Bangladesh and South Asia.
- Design and implement grievance management solutions supporting worker engagement and HRDD requirements.
- Assisted European importers in improving supplier engagement through sustainability assessments and sourcing advisory.
- International Consultant and Evaluator for the Green Pakistan Project implemented by Sequa and VFI (German Importers Association).
Senior Consultant & Lead Auditor (Associate Consultant)
Sumations GmbH
11.2016 - Current
- Lead social, environmental and sustainability assessments across textile and manufacturing supply chains in Asia.
- Supported sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives for international brands, enhancing their commitment to ethical practices.
- Support supply chain transparency, traceability, responsible sourcing and supplier risk management programs.
- Conducted supplier and country risk assessments, enabling organizations to identify and prioritize sustainability-related risks in their supply chains.
- Support regulatory preparedness initiatives related to CSRD, LKSG, EUDR and DPP requirements.
- Developed tools and frameworks for supply chain mapping, risk assessment, and grievance mechanisms, facilitating improved transparency and accountability.
Consultant
Management in Accordance (MIA) GmbH
07.2016 - 02.2021
- Managed sustainability and development projects for international organizations including KfW DEG, ensuring alignment with funding objectives.
- Conducted environmental footprint studies and sustainability assessments, facilitating stakeholder engagement to drive project success.
- Collaborated with international stakeholders across Asia on sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives, enhancing private sector development efforts.
- Supported the development of sustainability tools, supplier performance systems and sustainability data solutions.
- Provided consulting services for sustainability and development projects.
Assistant Manager, Corporate Operations
Standard Chartered Bank
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Managed multinational corporate and institutional client portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Conducted project feasibility reviews, financial analysis and operational risk assessments to inform decision-making.
- Supported budgeting, financial compliance, and reporting processes to enhance portfolio management activities.
- Developed strong expertise in commercial operations, stakeholder management and business decision-making.
- Managed operations at a multinational banking and financial services company.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Southeast University
Bangladesh04-2010
Key Competencies
- ESG Strategy & Sustainability Transformation
- Human Rights & Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD)
- Supply Chain Transparency & Traceability
- ESG Reporting & Sustainability Data Management
- Carbon Footprint & Decarbonization
- Supplier Risk Assessment & Responsible Sourcing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- CSRD | ESRS | LkSG | EUDR | Digital Product Passport (DPP)
- GHG Protocol | OECD Due Diligence Guidance | UN Guiding Principles (UNGPs)
Representative Projects
- Strauss Product Carbon Footprint Pilot (Bangladesh): Led Strauss' first product carbon footprint pilot initiative in Bangladesh. Managed product-level emissions assessment and supported sustainability reporting.
- Green Pakistan Project (Pakistan): International Consultant & Evaluator for a project implemented by Sequa and VFI (German Importers Association). Evaluated sustainability and industrial development interventions in the textile and manufacturing sector.
- Digital Grievance Mechanism Solution: Designed and implemented a digital grievance management platform supporting worker engagement, remediation and HRDD requirements. Strengthened transparency, accountability and stakeholder trust.
- Leather & Footwear Sustainability Assessment (Bangladesh): Conducted sustainability assessments for export-oriented leather and footwear manufacturers. Identified improvement opportunities across environmental, social and governance dimensions.
- Umbertine Sustainability Assessment Platform (Germany): Contributed to the design and implementation of Umbertine, a digital sustainability assessment platform for German retailers and importers. Enabled supplier mapping and performance evaluation across labour, environmental, chemical & social responsibility.
- KfW DEG Funded Sustainability & Development Projects: Supported project implementation, stakeholder engagement, assessments and sustainability performance improvement activities under development-focused programs.
Professional Highlights
- 10+ years of international sustainability consulting experience & 200+ social, environmental and ESG assessments completed
- 100+ company and product carbon footprint assessments supported
- Conducted 200+ social, environmental and sustainability assessments across 10 countries and supported organizations in navigating CSRD, LKSG, EUDR and Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements.
- Experience across 10 countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
- Combines sustainability consulting expertise with six years of corporate banking experience, bringing a practical understanding of business operations, risk management and implementation realities.
- Led Strauss' first product carbon footprint pilot initiative in Bangladesh
- Designed and implemented digital grievance management solutions
Certification
- SA-8000 Advanced Auditor, Social Accountability International (SAI), 2022
- SA-8000 Basic Auditor, Social Accountability International (SAI), 2018
- WRAP - Fire Safety Training, 2017
- Chemical Management, Systain Consulting GmbH, 2017
- Internal Audit Training, Sumations GmbH, 2016
- Internal Management System Training, MiA GmbH, 2016
Industry Experience
- Textile & Apparel
- Leather & Footwear
- Retail & Consumer Goods
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
- Development & Donor Projects
- Education & Higher Education
Languages
- Bengali, Native
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Conversational (Understanding)
- Urdu, Conversational (Understanding)
Timeline
Independent Sustainability, ESG & Supply Chain Transformation Consultant
Self-employed
03.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant & Lead Auditor (Associate Consultant)
Sumations GmbH
11.2016 - Current
Consultant
Management in Accordance (MIA) GmbH
07.2016 - 02.2021
Assistant Manager, Corporate Operations
Standard Chartered Bank
04.2010 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
Southeast University