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Abdullah Alrasheed

Abdullah Alrasheed

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Sustainability and ESG professional at KPMG with a diverse background spanning banking, health services, and global cultural exchange. Experienced in GHG emissions baselining, ESG strategy formulation, and regulatory benchmarking. Skilled at supporting cross-functional teams through data-driven insights and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate - Sustainability Solutions

KPMG Professional Services
01.2024 - Current

Relevant work:

National Water Company (NWC)

  • Contributed to a phased engagement focused on assessing NWC's baseline GHG emissions (Scope 1, 2, and relevant Scope 3), applying GHG Protocol and IPCC methodologies.
  • Assisted in outlining and refining a multi-year carbon abatement roadmap, aligning NWC's goals with national net-zero objectives and a projected 2060 timeline.
  • Supported development of a digital tool for data tracking and lifecycle assessments, helping measure ongoing improvements.
  • Participated in stakeholder workshops to present findings, gather input, and address data gaps or methodology questions.

Water Transport Company (WTCO)
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Contributed to the four-phase ESG engagement for WTCO, covering:

  • Current State Assessment & Benchmarking : Gathered data, benchmarked WTCO's ESG maturity against regional and global peers, and documented existing ESG practices.
  • Materiality Assessment : Helped plan and conduct internal and external workshops, compiled topics of priority, and generated a final materiality assessment report.
  • ESG Strategy & Activation : Provided support in designing an ESG strategy, including governance models and a roadmap of short-, medium-, and long-term targets.
  • Continuous Improvement Framework : Assisted with shadow rating exercises, developing ESG reporting procedures, data collection templates, and a dashboard to streamline ongoing ESG efforts.

Saudi Arabian ESG Banking Advisory Committee (EBAC) & SAMA

  • Supported the creation of a regulatory and banking sector benchmarking report for SAMA and 11 Saudi banks, aligning Saudi market standards with international ESG best practices.
  • Researched global frameworks and advised on ESG standard adoption, enabling the central bank to strengthen its sustainability-focused regulatory approach.

Arabian Oud

  • Assisted in the development of a comprehensive ESG strategy for Arabian Oud in preparation for its IPO.
  • Contributed to a current-state assessment and gap analysis, helped craft an ESG reporting mechanism, and provided input on an annual GRI-compliant ESG framework.

SAB Bank
- GHG Emissions Calculation & Reporting:

  • Assisted in determining organizational boundaries for Scope 1, 2, and selected Scope 3 categories, excluding financed emissions.
  • Contributed to custom data-collection templates and Excel-based toolkits with embedded emission factors.
  • Aided in compiling a GHG Emissions Inventory Report adhering to GHG Protocol and IPCC guidelines.

- Sustainability Reporting Standards & Guidelines :

  • Supported the evaluation of relevant reporting frameworks, assisting in integrating them into a Sustainability Reporting Handbook.
  • Provided input to develop guidance materials, ensuring consistent and transparent disclosures.

Al Qaryan Group
- Carbon Credits Feasibility Study:

  • Prepared the Information Request List (IRL) to gather essential project data—such as waste handling and EIA details—to assess registration potential under Verra, CDM, and CAR.
  • Contributed to the feasibility assessment, evaluating additionality, applicable methodologies, and project boundaries for carbon-credit registration.
  • Documented findings and recommendations in a feasibility report for stakeholder review.

Assistant Manager – FX Sales Monitoring

Samba Financial Group (Now SNB)
06.2015 - 02.2016
  • Monitored real-time FX sales activity, investigated discrepancies, and optimized currency exchange offerings.
  • Automated more than 90% of reporting processes using Excel, reducing manual effort and expediting performance analyses.
  • Provided market trend insights and trained team members on enhanced data-reporting procedures.

Program Coordinator

DTC Development And Training Company
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Organized training schedules, coordinated logistics, and managed participant enrollment.
  • Developed training materials, secured grants from the Ministry of Health, and supported instructors and learners.

Account Coordinator

EF Educational Tours
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Processed applications, payments, and refunds, while collaborating with sales and service teams.
  • Analyzed traveler feedback, offered recommendations to internal departments, and maintained accurate account records.

Education

BBA - Dual - Finance And Marketing

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
12-2012

Skills

  • Sustainability & ESG: GHG Emissions Calculation, Boundary Setting, Net-Zero Strategies, Decarbonization
  • Financial Services & Benchmarking: ESG Rating, Portfolio Analysis, Regulatory Compliance
  • Reporting Frameworks: GHG Protocol, IPCC Guidelines, GRI, CDM, CAR, VCS
  • Project Management: Stakeholder Engagement, Gap Analysis, Data Collection & Validation
  • Technical Tools: Excel-based Toolkits, MS Office, Database Administration

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND

  • Medical Leave (2016 – 2022): Took an extended leave to focus on health and well-being; returned ready to reapply skills in sustainability and finance.
  • Volunteering: Active in grassroots climate action and social justice initiatives in the United States.
  • Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic.

Timeline

Associate - Sustainability Solutions

KPMG Professional Services
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager – FX Sales Monitoring

Samba Financial Group (Now SNB)
06.2015 - 02.2016

Program Coordinator

DTC Development And Training Company
01.2015 - 06.2015

Account Coordinator

EF Educational Tours
01.2012 - 06.2012

BBA - Dual - Finance And Marketing

Northeastern University
Abdullah Alrasheed