Muhammad Waqas Saleem

Sustainability & Extra-Financial Performance Analyst (M2, BAC+5)

Paris, FR.

About

An accomplished Erasmus Mundus Master's scholar and Sustainability & Extra-Financial Performance Analyst, specializing in carbon footprinting and energy transition for European markets. I currently support Air Liquide's net-zero initiatives, enhancing CO2 reporting accuracy by 20% and developing robust low-carbon certification frameworks. Leveraging Python, Power BI, and Excel, I drive data-driven insights to optimize extra-financial performance and ensure comprehensive ESG transparency.

Work

Air Liquide

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Environmental Officer Intern

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Summary

Currently supporting Air Liquide's net-zero initiatives by developing a low-carbon certification framework and improving CO2 reporting accuracy.

Highlights

Developed a low-carbon certification (ISSC+) framework, aligning with ISO standards (14067, 14044, 22095) and GHG Protocol to support verifiable claims for ECOORIGIN™ gases.

Improved acetylene carbon footprint accuracy by 20% through updating emission factors, significantly reducing GHG reporting errors.

Designed and implemented Power BI dashboards and KPIs to effectively track carbon footprint and monitor environmental performance for Dry Ice.

Authored internal carbon footprint calculation guidelines for key products (C2H2, Dry Ice), standardizing methodology and ensuring audit readiness.

Technergy Solutions

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Technical Sales Executive

Multan, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Drove solar energy system sales and facilitated net metering contracts by engaging clients and analyzing regional data.

Highlights

Increased PV system sales by 8% by engaging clients with data-driven regional analysis and tailored solar energy proposals, emphasizing clear ROI.

Coordinated with legal teams and clients to successfully close over 30 net metering contracts, enabling efficient electricity sales to the grid.

Supervised solar installation projects, ensuring high client satisfaction, strict HSE compliance, and on-time delivery.

Education

IMT Atlantique, University of Trento, BME Budapest

Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France
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Double Master's Management and Engineering of Environment and Energy Grade: 16*/20

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelor of Science Petroleum and Gas Engineering Grade: 3.67/4.00

Awards

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus

Awarded for exceptional academic merit, placing within the top 1% globally for selection into the Erasmus Mundus Master's program.

Languages

English

German

French

Urdu

Hindi

Certificates

CSRD & ESRS

Greenomy Academy

Natural Resources & Environmental Engineering

DigiCamp

Sustainable AI & Data Engineering

LinkedIn

International Business Management

Coursera

Skills

Programming & Data Analysis

Python, Power BI, Excel, RETScreen, OpenLCA, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Streamlit, Data Collection, Data Framework Development, Carbon Footprint Calculation, GHG Protocol, LCA Data Analysis, KPI Tracking, Dashboard Creation.

Professional Competencies

Analytical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, Client Engagement, Problem-solving, Project Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Audit Readiness, HSE Compliance, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization.

Interests

Sustainability & Environment

Sustainability Strategy, Energy Transition, Carbon Footprint Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment, ESG Reporting, Sustainability Transparency.

Technology & Innovation

Generative AI.

Personal Interests

Volunteering, Badminton.

Projects

Impact of Carbon Pricing on CO2 Emissions in Sweden (1991–2023)

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Summary

Analyzed the long-term effects of carbon pricing on CO2 emissions in Sweden over 30 years.

Carbon Impact and Emissions Analysis of a 50 kW Solar PV System

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Summary

Conducted a comprehensive life cycle assessment and emissions analysis for a 50 kW Solar PV system.

Carbon Footprint Calculator

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Summary

Developed a Python-based tool to estimate and monitor CO2 emissions.