Michael Taschner

Michael Taschner is Executive Director and Global Head of Sustainability Services at S&P Global Sustainable1, where he leads global advisory and benchmarking services for sustainability, supporting corporate, financial, and public-sector entities worldwide. His work focuses on CSA, sustainability and regulatory reporting (ISSB, CSRD), climate and transition risk, and strategic client support, with a strong emphasis on business-relevant, decision-useful outcomes.

Michael has spent his career at the intersection of sustainability, risk, and strategy, holding senior leadership roles across global professional services and data-driven advisory organizations, including S&P Global and a Big Four firm, where he led sustainability and climate services across multiple European markets.

He holds an academic background in economics and business, and regularly works with executive teams, boards, regulators, and consultants globally on integrating sustainability into core business and investment decision-making.

EVGENY GARANIN

Evgeny Garanin is DMCC’s leading sustainability expert, playing a key role in the development and implementation of the organization’s ESG strategy. As the Secretary of the SDG Steering Committee, he oversees company-wide performance metrics and leads engagement with external stakeholders.

Evgeny conducted the analysis of DMCC’s environmental footprint and spearheaded a digital transformation that significantly reduced FTEs while improving energy and water consumption across DMCC’s community. He developed the company’s 2050 net-zero strategy and established the Sustainability Hub, an ecosystem focused on empowering the private sector with practical tools to enhance their ESG performance through partnerships, a world-class expert network, and advisory services.

Previously, Evgeny held several public sector roles focused on policy development and public affairs across various commodity industries. Notably, he served as an advisor to the Permanent Mission of the UAE to the United Nations, where he played a key role in the adoption of the resolution on the Kimberley Process and conflict diamonds. His work in these roles underscored his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and ethical standards in global trade.

AMMAR KAMIL

A highly accomplished and strategic Waste Management Specialist with over two decades of dedicated public service experience driving sustainable development, environmental policy, and circular economy initiatives. Demonstrating a rare blend of technical expertise, regulatory precision, and robust project leadership, Ammar has consistently transformed high-level strategic visions into operational realities. From spearheading comprehensive master plans to designing smart municipal frameworks, he plays an instrumental role in shaping modern, resilient urban environments.

Maher Brahmi

Responsible for developing and implementing awareness initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community engagement.

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