★ Global Top 200 Inspirational Leaders in ESG & Sustainability 2025 ★

Dr. Ahmed
Elidrisy

PhD · Chief Sustainability Officer · ESG Visionary · Author · "Captain Terra"

Over three decades transforming sustainability, HSE, ESG, and Circular Economy — from Qatar's Free Zones to global stages. Author of 6 books. 12+ awards. 12 peer-reviewed papers.

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Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy
Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy · PhD · CFIOSH · MIT CSO
Chief Sustainability Officer · MIT
Who I Am

Sustainability Redefined

Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy
⬡ Captain Terra ⬡
Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) · MIT
PhD · Env. Science Chevening Scholar Top 200 ESG Leaders MIT · CSO Certified Oxford · AMAL Harvard Business School
📚 6 Books
Authored
🌍 COP Keynote
Speaker
🏆 18+ Certs &
Fellowships
📊 100yr Carbon
Model
Doha, Qatar Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ)

CREDENTIALS & AFFILIATIONS

  • IOSH Chartered FellowCFIOSH · Institution of Occupational Safety & Health
  • Certified Safety ProfessionalCSP · Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Chartered EnvironmentalistCEnv · Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment
  • Fellow Member ISEPFISEP · Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals
  • Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • ESG InvestingColumbia Business School
  • Strategy & Leadership SpecializationsHarvard Business School
  • Advanced Management & LeadershipUniversity of Oxford
  • GHG Certified Assessor / VerifierISO 14064 · Greenhouse Gas Verification
  • Project Management ProfessionalPMP · Project Management Institute
  • IRCA Principal AuditorISO 45001, 14001 & 9001 · CQI/IRCA
  • Certified Green ProfessionalGSAS · Gulf Sustainability Assessment System
  • Fellow IIRSMFIIRSM · International Institute of Risk & Safety Management
  • Circular EconomyUniversity of Cambridge
  • PhD — Environmental Science & TechnologyDoctoral Degree
  • MSc Pollution & Environmental ControlUniversity of Manchester
  • MSc Disaster ManagementPostgraduate Degree
  • RoSPA AmbassadorRoyal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

"Captain Terra" — Mission Beyond a Title

Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy — known globally as "Captain Terra" — is a world-recognised Chief Sustainability Officer at the Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ). He has architected transformative ESG frameworks benchmarked internationally, including a Carbon Footprint Simulation Model covering Scopes 1–3 with 100-year projections.

Named among the Global Top 200 Inspirational Leaders in ESG 2025, honoured at the White Page Leadership Conclave 2025 in Riyadh, Dr. Elidrisy has delivered keynotes at COP and major global summits. He is a Chevening Scholar and prolific author of 6 books including a confirmed audiobook.

ESG StrategyClimate Risk Circular EconomyCarbon Modelling DecarbonisationSustainable Finance HSE LeadershipImpact Investing Scope 3 EmissionsQatar Vision 2030 Net ZeroPower BI QHSE
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Countries Impacted
10+
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Landfill Reduction
50%
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Carbon Scenarios
100yr
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Employees Safety-Led
6000+
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Books Published
6
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Global Awards
12+
Recognition

Global Awards

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Global Top 200 Inspirational Leaders in ESG & Sustainability
White Page International · WCRC Leaders · Riyadh · 2025
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RoSPA Inspirational Leader of the Year Award
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, UK · 2025
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IOSH President's Distinguished Service Award
Institution of Occupational Safety and Health · 2024
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Best Researcher Award
International Research Awards on Science, Health & Engineering · 2024
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Best Research Paper Award
International Research Award and Honors · 2024
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RoSPA Gold Award for QFZ
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents · 2024
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British Safety Council Merit Award
British Safety Council for QFZ · 2024
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Best HSE Manager Award
Hamad Port Project, Qatar
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Chevening Scholarship
UK Government · Academic Excellence & Leadership
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NPP/AECOM Best STARRT Award
Exceptional Safety, Teamwork & Risk Reduction
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Three IOSH Recognition Awards
IOSH Chair — Qatar Branch · 2018–2023
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Oxford Climate Competition Judge 2025
Judging Committee — University of Oxford
Global Top 200 ESG Inspirational Leaders
Global Top 200 Inspirational LeadersWhite Page Intl · WCRC Leaders · 2025
MIT CSO Certificate
MIT Chief Sustainability OfficerBlended Professional Certificate · 2023
White Page Leadership Conclave 2025
White Page Leadership Conclave 2025Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Publications

Books & Audiobooks

Six published works on ESG, impact investing, circular economy, and sustainability — on Amazon, Audible, and ResearchGate.

Beyond the Odds
Beyond the Odds
Understanding and Managing Perceived Risks · 2024
Understanding and Managing Perceived Risks.
📦 Amazon🔬 ResearchGate
Green Horizon
Green Horizon
Transforming the World in the Face of Climate Change · 2024
Transforming the World in the Face of Climate Change.
📦 Amazon🔬 ResearchGate
The ESG Blueprint
The ESG Blueprint
A Practical Guide to Sustainable Business Practices · 2025
The definitive guide integrating ESG principles — covering carbon simulation, circular economy, climate risk, governance, and reporting standards.
📦 Amazon🔬 ResearchGate
Our Amazing Planet
Our Amazing Planet
A Fun Guide to Sustainability · Dr. Ahmed Elidrisy
An inspiring children's book teaching young readers about sustainability, recycling, and protecting the environment for future generations.
📦 Amazon🔬 ResearchGate
Beyond the Bottom Line
Beyond the Bottom Line
Navigating Impact Investing for Sustainable Growth · 2024
A comprehensive guide to impact investing — aligning financial returns with environmental and social outcomes across ESG frameworks.
📦 Amazon 🎧 Audible
What's In It For Me?
What's In It For Me?
Making an Impact and Leading Positive Change in Sustainability · 2025
A practical guide empowering individuals and organisations to drive sustainability leadership and deliver measurable positive change.
📦 Amazon 🔬 ResearchGate
ما وراء الأرباح
ما وراء الأرباح
Beyond the Bottom Line — Arabic Edition · 2024
النسخة العربية من كتاب "ما وراء الأرباح" — استكشاف الاستثمار المؤثر من أجل نمو مستدام. بقلم أحمد الإدريسي.
📦 Amazon 🔬 ResearchGate
ESG Blueprint Book Launch
📖 Book Launch Event

The ESG Blueprint

Book launch celebrating "The ESG Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Business Practices" — welcomed by distinguished sustainability leaders.

In the Press

Featured Media

White Page Leadership Conclave
🌟 White Page Intl · WCRC Leaders — 2025
2025 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Global Top 200 Inspirational Leaders in ESG & Sustainability
Awarded at the White Page Leadership Conclave 2025 in Riyadh, honouring Inspirational Leaders, Outstanding CSOs and Remarkable Women Leaders globally.
COP panel
🌍 COP Climate Conference — Panel Speaker
International Climate Forum
Panellist alongside IEMA CEO and Head of Green Banking
Dr. Elidrisy joined Martin Baxter (ex-CEO IEMA) and Dr. Dusko Stjepanovic (Head of Green Banking) for a high-level panel on ESG and sustainable finance.
QFZ event
🗞️ The Friday Times — Exclusive Interview
December 30, 2024
Qatar Free Zone: Pioneering Sustainable Development and Green Innovation
Qatar is a world leader in sustainable development. QFZ is redefining opportunities aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030.
Read Full Interview →
MIT certificate
🎓 MIT — Chief Sustainability Officer · 2023
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 2023
MIT Blended Professional Certificate — Chief Sustainability Officer
Dr. Elidrisy received his MIT CSO certification, completing an exceptional academic portfolio including Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford.
Academic Output

Peer-Reviewed Papers & Books

Published in international peer-reviewed journals — accessible via ResearchGate and ORCID.

ORCID
RESEARCHER IDENTITY
ORCID: 0009-0007-6059-7768
Verified researcher profile — all publications indexed internationally
🆔 ORCID Profile🔬 ResearchGate
01📖 BOOK
The ESG Blueprint: A Practical Guide to Sustainable Business Practices
Book · Full-text Available · April 2025
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
02📖 BOOK
What's In It for Me? Making an Impact and Leading Positive Change in Sustainability
Book · Gulf Times · ISBN: 978-9927178535 · November 2025
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
03📄 PAPER
Comparative Review of ESG Reporting Standards: ESRS vs. ISSB
Int'l Multilingual Journal of Science & Technology · Vol. 9 Issue 3 · March 2024
ISSN: 2528-9810
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
04📄 PAPER
Natural Gas: A Bridge to Sustainable Future (A Case of Qatar)
Int'l Journal of Science Academic Research · Vol. 5 Issue 5 · May 2024
ISSN: 2582-6425
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
05📄 PAPER
Examining the Impact of ESG on Organisational Performance: MENA Investment Sectors
Peer-Reviewed Journal
ISSN: 2831-5588
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
06📄 PAPER
Decoding Scope 3 Emissions: Challenges and Strategies in Comprehensive GHG Accounting
International Climate & Environment Journal
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
07📄 PAPER
Leveraging Cloud Services & Digital Transformation for Sustainability: Cases of Qatar
International Journal of Digital Sustainability
ISSN: 2837-6706
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
08📄 PAPER
Examining Stakeholder Trust Levels in Committing to Climate Change Actions
International Climate Action Journal
ISSN: 2666576X
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
09📄 PAPER
Deciphering Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Mechanisms for Enhanced Climate Collaboration
Int'l Journal of Science Academic Research
ISSN: 2582-6425
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
10📄 PAPER
Future Opportunities and Challenges for Sustainable Energy Transition in Qatar
Comprehensive Policy & Technology Case Study
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
11📄 PAPER
The Role of Funding Agencies in Promoting Impact Investing and Sustainability in MENA
Int'l Journal of Science Academic Research
ISSN: 2582-6425
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
12📄 PAPER
ESG and Circular Economy
ResearchGate · Chapter · Full-text Available
🔬 ResearchGate🆔 ORCID
🔬 All Papers on ResearchGate 🆔 ORCID Profile
Career Path

29 Years of Leadership

2021 — PRESENT
Chief Sustainability Officer / Senior ESG & Sustainability Manager
Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZ) · Doha, Qatar
Architected the ESG & Sustainability Framework, Carbon Footprint Simulation Model (Scopes 1–3, 100yr), Circular Economy Platform, and interactive Power BI HSE Dashboard.
2020 — 2023
Chairperson — IOSH Qatar Branch
Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
Three consecutive terms as Chair. Earned IOSH President's Distinguished Service Award and 3 recognition awards.
2019 — 2021
QHSE & Sustainability Senior Manager
ITALCONSULT – Ashghal Projects, Qatar
2018 — 2019
HSE & Sustainability Manager
ASTAD – Qatar Foundation Projects
2016 — 2018
HSE & Sustainability Senior Manager
Salam Technology – Hamad Port Project, Qatar
Won Best HSE Manager Award. Led ISO 9001, EMS 14001, and OHSAS 18001 integration.
2013 — 2015
HSE & Sustainability Manager
DAL Group (Sayga) — 6,000+ employees
2012 — 2013
Director of Environment & Sustainability
Ministry of Petroleum, Sudan
2008 — 2011
HSE & Sustainability Manager
Sudapak Petroleum Operating Company
2004 — 2008
HSE & Sustainability Manager
White Nile Petroleum Operating Company
1995 — 2003
HSE Project Manager
Global Health Foundation
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Let's Shape a
Sustainable Future

Available for keynotes, advisory roles, ESG framework engagements, and collaborations on sustainability, climate risk, and impact investing.

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ahmed@ahmedidrisy.com
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ORCID: 0009-0007-6059-7768
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