Ms. Sharmeen Tariq slass - BNU

Sharmeen Tariq is Adjunct Faculty in Climate and Sustainability Studies at BNU’s SLASS, an environmental strategist, and CEO of Umbrella Consulting. With an MS in Environmental Science and Management and accreditation as an Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Specialist, she brings nearly two decades of experience in water stewardship, climate action, ESG reporting, carbon footprinting and stakeholder engagement. Her work spans communities, government and industry, including organizations such as PepsiCo, Nestlé, Adidas and Core Alliance. Her teaching draws on this extensive field experience to connect environmental theory with real-world questions of sustainability, power, development and people.

• M.S. (Research) Environmental Sciences and Management – Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore (2004–2006)
  • Dissertation: An Environmental Audit of the Fire Preparedness and Response in Storage Areas: An application of fire risk assessment in a Tobacco company.
• B.A. (Psychology, Journalism, English Literature) – Punjab University (2004)
• B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry) – Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore (1994)

• Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, The Climate Reality Project, USA (2020)
• AWS (Alliance for Water Stewardship) V2 Auditor & Consultant Training (2019)
• GIZ Training: Guidelines on Textile Processing Wastewater Treatment in Pakistan (2018)
• LUMS Water Informatics & Technology Fall School – Water Science Policy & Governance (2016)
• LUMS WIT Spring School – Water Systems Science & Practice (2016)
• AWS V1 Auditor & Consultant Training (2015)
• Health & Safety Level 2 – Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (2015)
• Training Workshop: Adopting Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), UNEP & Switch Asia (2014)
• Training: Cambridge International Examinations and Oxford University Press – Environmental Management (2014)
• Mainstreaming SCP Workshop – UNEP & Climate Change Division (2012)
• OHSAS 18001:2007 Lead Auditor Certification – SGS UK (2011)
• Paper Presentation: The Institute of Engineers Pakistan 8th National Seminar on Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (2011)
• Multilateral Environmental Agreements Training – UNEP, Hanoi, Vietnam (2010)
• Mercury Waste Management Workshop – UNEP (2009)
• ISO 14001 in Industries Training – PFAET (2005)
• Environmental Audit Systems Course – PFAET (2005)
• Environmental Manufacturing Management Systems Course – PFAET (2005)
• Fire Safety Training – Environmental Consultancies and Options (2005)
• Basic French – TDCP, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (2003)
• Workshop: Drama in Education – The British Council (2001)
• TDCP – Passenger Ticketing and Air Tariff (1997)

Academic & Teaching Appointments

• Adjunct Faculty (Climate and Sustainability Studies), Seeta Majeed School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (SLASS), Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore (2026–Present)
• Faculty & Internal Examiner (A/O Level Environmental Management), Lahore Grammar School 55 Main (2020–Present)
  • Developed schemes of study and resource packs; supervised research; moderated Environment Society & TEDxYouth; mentored Regional Cambridge Learner’s Distinction recipient (2025).
• Faculty & Project Moderator (A Level Environmental Management), Beaconhouse Liberty Campus (2011–2013)
• Visiting Faculty (Course Development), Ali Institute of Education (2011–2013)
  • Developed environmental management curricula, teacher training modules, and public school resource materials.
• Faculty & Internal Examiner (A Level Environmental Management), LACAS (2009–2018)
• Visiting Faculty (O Level Biology & Drama Advisor), Salamat School for Girls (1999–2004)

Consulting & Corporate Advisory Roles

• CEO & Lead Consultant, Umbrella Consulting (2016–Present)
  • Leading environmental audits, GHG/carbon footprint assessments, AWS gap analyses, and waste management programs across Pakistan.
• Consultant (Carbon Auditing & GHG Accounting), Adidas Combat Sports (2023–Present)
  • Managing product carbon footprinting, CBAM/AGEC compliance, SDG/GRI reporting, energy management plans, and sustainability risk frameworks.
• Consultant (Sustainable Business Development), Generation Pvt Ltd (2021–Present)
  • Directing reGen initiatives, SDG reporting, energy management, and corporate climate action strategies.
• AWS & Water Education Consultant, Nestlé Pakistan / Water Education Foundation USA / World Bank KITE (2015–Present)
  • Implemented AWS standards across factories, authored stakeholder engagement templates, and built waste management modules for KPK Tourism/World Bank projects.
• Consultant Trainer, Oxford University Press (2012–2017)
  • Trained educators on active learning techniques, classroom management, and environmental pedagogy.

Speaking Engagements & Panel Presentations

• TEDx Speaker (2024): Delivered address on “Disproportionate Impact of Climate Change on Marginalized Communities.”
• TEDx Speaker (2023): Delivered address on “Social Dimensions of Climate Change.”
• Guest Trainer (2024): Workshop on Conflict and Climate Change, Department of Counter Terrorism, Minhaj University.
• Panelist (2024): Climate Change Education Conference, hosted by USAID and Teachers Resource Centre, Lahore.
• Lead Trainer: Youth Voices for Sustainable Futures in Higher Education (SDG 4), SDG Academy Pakistan.
• Guest Speaker: Civil Services Academy, Lahore.
• Guest Speaker: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Ministry of Climate Change / Environment.
• Paper Presenter (2011): Presented “Importance of fire preparedness and response audits for production enhancement and brand equity” at the 8th National Seminar on OHSE, Institute of Engineers Pakistan, Karachi.

Professional Workshops Conducted

• Lead Trainer: AWS Standard adoption and internal GAP assessment training for Packages Pvt Ltd, PepsiCo AMENA, and WWF Pakistan (Lahore & Karachi).
• Lead Trainer: Project Water Education for Teachers (PWET) on behalf of Water Education Foundation California and Nestlé Global.
• Curriculum & Training Specialist: Educational deradicalization and capacity-building programs at Sabaoon Rehabilitation Center and SwAat for Pakistan.

• Behavioral Safety Systems: Concept development of Safety Leadership and Behavior-Based Safety (2006).
• Paper & Pulp Industrial Audit: Comprehensive Risk Assessment of Packages Paper and Pulp Mill (2005).
• Wastewater Management Evaluation: Study of the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Crescent Bahuman Textile Mill (2005).
• Legal Compliance Review: Environmental Management Systems & Legal Requirements at Sareea Textiles (2005).
• Urban Air Quality Assessment: Comparative study of air pollution during peak and off-peak hours at K.C. Chowk, Lahore (2004).

• Email: sharmeen.tariq@bnu.edu.pk