S Ek

ESG and carbon finance specialist with over 8 years of experience at the intersection of climate strategy, voluntary carbon markets (VCM), and energy transition. Combines technical expertise (GRI, IFRS S1/S2, OSFI B-15, S&P CSA, EcoVadis, B Corp, SBTi, GHG Protocol) with strategic capabilities (partnership structuring, fundraising, investor decks).

ESG and Fleet Electrification Manager - Nationex - Canada

(2025-06 - 2026-05)

• Led end-to-end ESG strategy; secured the first B Corp certification in the history of a Canadian carrier (2025)
• Planned and deployed Level 2 EV charging infrastructure across Quebec and Ontario
• Insourced and electrified the company's primary middle mile operation - net margin increased by over 100% following contract renegotiation with the client

ESG Reporting Analyst (contract) - TMX Group - Canada

(2025-01 - 2025-05)

• Overhauled GHG inventory practices per the GHG Protocol: corrected a misclassification error exceeding 100%, restored compliance with shareholder disclosure requirements, and trained incumbent external consultants
• Benchmarked ESG/GHG SaaS solutions across North America to support the modernization of reporting tools

Carbon Expert - Énergère - Canada

(2023-05 - 2024-09)

• Built and led the municipal ESG advisory practice across Quebec and Ontario - 8 client references and EBITDA above 20% reached within 15 months
• Implemented GHG reporting practices for municipal clients aligned with the GPC Protocol
• Structured decarbonization roadmaps for municipal territories and specialized industrial zones

ESG & Carbon Finance Advisor - Multiples partners - Canada

(2021-09 - 2023-08)

Sustainability advisory mandates for private and public institutions, covering the full carbon value chain.

• In partnership with GreenStep (8-month contract) - Led carbon quantification and LCA practice for Canadian tourism organizations (destination management organizations)
• In partnership with GreenStep (8-month contract) - Developed and closed the firm's first Fortune 500 client
• In partnership with GECA (8-month contract) - Advised industrial project developers in the voluntary carbon market, with a focus on biochar
• In partnership with GECA (8-month contract) - Structured the firm's first carbon investment portfolio for streaming clients
• In partnership with GECA (8-month contract) - Reduced operational costs by 40% in 8 months by insourcing carbon quantification
• In partnership with CCG Climat (8-month contract) - Managed deliverables autonomously and simultaneously for four strategic clients: TMX Group, STM, Home Trust, and PME Sobre en Carbone

Environmental Advisor - BETEG - MENA

(2017-04 - 2019-07)

• Environmental advisory for industrial and infrastructure clients across North Africa
• Coordinated RFP responses and supported feasibility and pre-feasibility studies
• Developed a responsible finance offering to integrate ESG products into the firm's service portfolio

Graduate Diploma (D.E.S.S.) - Environment and Sustainable Development - Université de Montréal (2019 - 2021)

M.S.

• Sustainable Development Engineering - INPL LORRAINE (ENSAIA) (2015 - 2016)

Engineering Degree and M.S.

• Systems and Innovation Engineering (CTI-accredited title, France) - INPL LORRAINE (ENSGSI) (2011 - 2016)