Sahira Raza

A data-driven carbon and sustainability professional with a unique clinical background in nursing and hands-on expertise managing scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon accounting frameworks via carbon prism. Skilled in translating complex ghg protocol data into actionable procurement strategies, building dynamic dashboards, and driving supplier engagement. Passionate about leveraging rigorous compliance and relationship management to deliver healthier, sustainable community infrastructure for platform housing group.

Founder and Lead Carbon Consultant at The Carbon Prism (2026-02 – Present)

Strategic Leadership & Business Development: Orchestrated the launch and regulatory setup of a technical carbon consultancy focused on SME supply chain compliance (PPN 06/21). Leveraged clinical data integrity standards to position the firm as a "high-integrity" alternative to standard environmental consultancies. Formally engage with Newark-based industrial leaders (construction, logistics, and plant hire) to bridge the "data gap" in local government tenders.

Technical Carbon

Auditing & Data Integrity: Applied 20+ years of nursing-standard ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles to Carbon Footprint reporting. Compliance & Operations: Track and interpret shifts in UK carbon legislation (including Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting – SECR) to provide proactive advice to business directors. Manage all aspects of a lean startup, including financial traceability via Mettle/FreeAgent and maintaining a local professional presence.

• Manage complex carbon footprints aligned with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064
• Collaborate with corporate procurement teams to align their purchasing habits with ISO 20400
• Translate technical greenhouse gas data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, boards, and external vendors
• Active collaboration with suppliers to encourage sustainable practices, directly resulting in a quantifiable reduction in their supply-chain emissions
• Execute comprehensive emissions audits for SMEs, translating complex raw data into actionable Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs)
• Developed "Tender-Ready" carbon documentation for clients, directly improving their competitive standing for high-value local contracts
• Implemented a "Clinical-Integrity Framework" for all client reports, ensuring that carbon offsets and reduction claims are measurable, durable, and verified

Registered Nurse at Self-employed (2025-04 – Present)

Learning & Development Representative at Royal College of Nursing (2022-08 – 2026-04)

Staff Nurse at Millington Springs Care Home (2021-10 – 2025-04)

Registered General Nurse at Four Seasons Healthcare (2019-10 – 2021-12)

Occupational Health Nurse at Occu Doc cc – Cipla Clinic (2018-04 – 2019-09)

Unit Manager at Life Occupational Health – Transnet Engineering Clinic (2017-04 – 2018-03)

Occupational Health Nurse at Life Occupational Health – Transnet Container Terminals Clinic (2013-09 – 2017-03)

Registered Nurse at Netcare Umhlanga Hospital (2012-12 – 2013-07)

Registered Nurse at Addington Hospital (2009-01 – 2012-12)

NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate in Environmental Management (2025-02 – 2025-08)

Postgraduate Institutional Credit Certificate in Professional Nurse Advocate (2023-11 – 2024-06)

B-Tech Degree in Nursing: Occupational Health Nursing – Durban University of Technology (2016-01 – 2017-11)

Diploma in Nursing in General, Psychiatric and Community and Midwifery – Natal College of Nursing (2004-07 – 2008-12)