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Ash Sharma

Sustainability, ESG & Strategy Consultant

£750/day
London, GB
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Ash

I help businesses turn sustainability ambition into clear, credible and practical action.

As an experienced sustainability and ESG consultant, I support organisations with ESG reporting, carbon accounting, GHG Protocol-aligned emissions work, Scope 1, 2 and 3 analysis, double materiality, CSRD and ESRS readiness, UK SRS awareness, supplier engagement, net zero planning and sustainability communications.

My background combines sustainability, policy analysis and commercial experience. I previously worked in the UK Parliament, translating regulatory issues into clear briefings for senior decision-makers. I also founded a sustainable home fragrance brand, giving me experience of responsible product development, sustainable supply chains, circular economy thinking, retail, packaging, waste, supplier expectations and sustainability claims.


What makes me different is that I understand sustainability from both a strategic and practical perspective: the regulatory/reporting landscape and the reality of implementation. I bring a clear, evidence-led and commercially aware approach, helping organisations move beyond broad commitments into measurable action.

I usually support projects such as ESG strategy, carbon footprinting, Scope 1, 2 and 3 data mapping, supplier sustainability engagement, double materiality, CSRD/ESRS readiness, net zero action planning, circular economy and waste reduction, sustainable supply chain reviews, ESG benchmarking, sustainability reports, briefings and stakeholder communications.

I have developed sustainability case work across sport, SaaS, technology, retail, professional services, legal, financial and insurance sectors, giving me a broad understanding of how sustainability challenges vary by business model, regulation, energy use, supply chains, data maturity and stakeholder expectations.

My focus is helping businesses understand what matters, measure it properly, report it credibly and translate it into practical decisions.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • AULI London,
    Director- Sustainability & Strategy
    January 2019 - January 2026 (7 years)
    London, UK
    Developed and implemented a business sustainability strategy aligned with net zero, circular economy and responsible retail principles, supporting carbon reduction, resource efficiency, regulatory readiness and long-term resilience.
    Led Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon data collection and analysis, while applying Scope 3 principles to identify value-chain hotspots, supplier data gaps and practical reduction opportunities.
    Led ESG reporting and double materiality-style analysis by translating sustainability evidence into clear, decision-useful outputs for commercial and operational decisions.
    Developed supplier sustainability engagement and assessment processes informed by EcoVadis-style due diligence, strengthening visibility of supplier practices, risks and performance expectations.
    Built structured environmental management processes aligned with ISO 14001 principles, including environmental aspects assessment, governance routines, action tracking and continuous improvement.
    Integrated lower-impact materials, circular design principles, reduced-waste packaging and retail-ready sustainability considerations into product and supply-chain decisions, balancing sustainability, quality and commercial feasibility.
    Assessed waste, packaging, logistics and retail channel implications across product and operational decisions, strengthening practical understanding of resource efficiency and responsible retail delivery.
    Produced sustainability communications and evidence-led claims, ensuring consumer-facing messaging was credible, clear and grounded in real operational choices.
    Worked with senior stakeholders to align sustainability priorities with commercial objectives, supporting decisions on investment, procurement, product development and brand positioning.
    ESG Sustainability Strategy Circular Economy Horizon scanning Supplier and Stakeholder Engagement
  • UK Parliament
    Policy Officer
    January 2014 - January 2019 (5 years)
    London, United Kingdom
    Analysed environmental, regulatory and governance policy developments, assessing implications for organisations, communities, sectors and implementation pathways.
    Produced concise briefings, correspondence and policy analysis for senior decision-makers, translating complex regulatory and stakeholder evidence into clear recommendations.
    Engaged with stakeholders across government, industry and civil society, building strong experience in relationship management, public accountability and sensitive communication. Developed understanding of processes, regulatory drivers, mechanisms and institutional levers that influence environmental and social change.
    Managed competing priorities and sensitive information in a fast-moving public-facing environment requiring judgement, resilience and clarity under pressure.

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Education

  • ESG Certification
    London South Bank University
    2025
    ESG Certification
  • MA
    University of Leeds
    Political Communication

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