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GreenCard Certification Faculty

Meet the faculty

Learn from experienced professionals actively shaping practice, policy, and standards across ESG, sustainability, and the green economy

Dr. Sanmi Olowosile

Dr. Sanmi is a Sustainable Professional, LEED for Cities and Communities Pro, DGNB International Consultant, DGNB ESG Manager, Green Building Consultant, and Climate/Carbon Expert. He is the Founder and current Chairman of the Board of Sustainable Green Environment Initiative, the Grand Patron of the African Network of Green Ambassadors, Nigeria Host Partner of Global WE Program for Museum for the United Nations (UN Live), Advisor for Source2Source Incorporation Canada, Advisory Board Member of Updapt ESG Tech Company India, the proud convener of Certified Sustainable Business Global Conference and the Green Ambassadorship Programme. He holds both Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, and a Doctorate Degree in Sustainable Growth (Honoris Causa) from Commonwealth University College. With certifications in ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, Sustainability and Climate Change, he has published research papers on Sustainable Construction as Lead Author in International conferences and has facilitated in several high-level forums. He is a member Green Building Council of Nigeria, and Quantity Surveying Registration Board of Nigeria.

Dr. Nihal Al. Sabbagh

Dr. Nihal Al Sabbagh is a Sustainability Architect and the Founder & Design Director of Environas, an Environmental Design Lab based in Cairo and Abu Dhabi. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, where her research examined walkability and outdoor thermal comfort in hot-climate cities, with a focus on Dubai. Her work integrates advanced microclimatic analysis, dynamic pedestrian comfort modelling, and building energy simulation to shape climate-responsive design strategies for buildings and masterplans. With over 15 years of experience across Egypt, the UAE, and the wider MENA region, Dr. Al Sabbagh leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, user-centric environmental design solutions. She has taught at several universities, including the German International University and the British University in Egypt, and contributes actively to international conferences and publications on green urbanism, microclimate, and comfort at extremes. Her professional mission centers on improving thermal resilience in hot cities through evidence-based design, policy alignment, and innovative cooling strategies.

temitope Kolade

Temitope has a broad background in environmental sciences and is also a chartered accountant with years of experience working with various indigenous and multinational clients on business, tax, and sustainability issues. As an ESG Consultant, Temitope is passionate about environmental stewardship and social progress. In addition to providing practical advisory services to multinational and local companies, he has successfully assisted organisations in developing and implementing sustainability strategies, conducting ESG assessments, and aligning their business practices with international sustainability frameworks and standards.

alex nardiello

Alex Nardiello is a Global Solutions Consultant who partners with banks, asset managers, consultancies, corporates, and academic institutions to help them achieve their ESG and sustainable finance objectives. His responsibilities include aligning ESG data, analytics, and solution strategies with client needs—whether performance-driven, regulatory-focused, or impact-oriented. Alex currently work with the London Stock Exchange Group as the Global Solutions Consultant, ESG / Sustainable Finance. Alex is CFA ESG certified and a passionate problem solver, Alex has a strong interest in risk and quantitative workflows, as well as the evolving landscape of ESG regulation and governance. Alex has facilitated on a wide range of ESG and sustainable finance topics, including ESG regulations, TCFD, the EU Taxonomy, and SFDR. He also holds particular interests in research management systems, investment performance measurement, and fostering ESG-aligned culture within organizations.