Mohamed GHARBI — Sustainability Consultant

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About

I'm Mohamed Gharbi, a passionate Senior Sustainability Consultant with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in ESG, CSR, and sustainable finance, helping organizations enhance their sustainability practices through tailored training and impactful project management.

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Experience

2025 - Present

Senior Sustainability Consultant · Forvis Mazars Tunisia

Tunisia

Designed and delivered sustainability training programs for companies and financial institutions, focusing on ESG information in financial statements and compliance with CMF Note and IFRS S1 & S2 Standards.
Developed non-financial and sustainability reporting frameworks for organizations, enhancing transparency and accountability.
Implemented CSR approaches within companies, driving sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement.

2010 - Present

Senior Consultant, Trainer and Business Advisor · CIFE Water & Energy

Tunisia

Supported start-ups in developing CSR projects, including the formulation and execution of sustainable development strategies.
Managed and implemented carbon footprint assessment projects, providing organizations with actionable insights to reduce their environmental impact.

2005 - Present

University Lecturer (Senior Technologist) in Management · Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET) of Bizerte

Bizerte, Tunisia

Delivered lectures and training sessions on management principles, focusing on sustainable practices and entrepreneurship.
Mentored students in developing business plans and entrepreneurial skills, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability.

2000 - 2005

University Lecturer (Technologist) in Management · Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET) of Sousse

Sousse, Tunisia

Conducted courses in management and economics, integrating sustainability concepts into the curriculum to prepare students for modern challenges.

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Selected work

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Wifak Bank – CSR & Carbon Footprint Project

WLT and CIFE Water & Energy Consulting Firms

Delivered comprehensive training to the Executive Committee and department heads on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Carbon Accounting.
Developed Wifak Bank's CSR Strategy in alignment with ISO 26000, enhancing the bank's commitment to sustainability.
Created a Corporate Carbon Inventory for Wifak Bank, establishing a baseline for future carbon reduction initiatives.

WLT and CIFE Water & Energy Consulting Firms

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SheGreen_Up Project

Tunisian Association of Women Engineers (ATFI) & GIZ

Trained 60 women entrepreneurs in developing Green Business Plans, empowering them to launch sustainable ventures.
Coached 50 women entrepreneurs, resulting in the establishment of 10 businesses, with 7 applying for the Startup Act label.

Tunisian Association of Women Engineers (ATFI) & GIZ

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Youth Initiative Incubator Project

Tamkeen for Development – USAID (Ma3an)

Managed the project focused on community-based entrepreneurship, delivering training to young participants.
Coached participants in developing 20 community-based projects, fostering local economic development.

Tamkeen for Development – USAID (Ma3an)

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Student Entrepreneur Hub

University of Carthage

Supported student entrepreneurs in establishing businesses, providing training programs tailored to their needs.
Organized recruitment sessions and entrepreneurship bootcamps, enhancing student engagement in entrepreneurial activities.

University of Carthage

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Skills & tools

Other Technical Skills

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Education

Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax (FSEGS)

PhD in Management

2023

Higher School of Commerce of Tunis (ESC Tunis)

Research Master's Degree in Organizational Management

2005

Higher School of Commerce of Tunis (ESC Tunis)

National Teaching Agrégation in Economics and Management (Accounting and Finance)

1998

Higher School of Commerce of Tunis (ESC Tunis)

Postgraduate Certificate in Economics, Management, Accounting and Finance (CESS)

1996

Higher School of Commerce of Tunis (ESC Tunis)

Bachelor's Degree in Banking Management

1994

Lycée 2 Mars 1934

Mathematics and Sciences Baccalaureate

1990

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Leadership & activities

2017 – 2021

President · Association for the Promotion of Educational Resources (APRP)

Led initiatives to enhance educational resources and support for students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Since 2015

Member · Tunisian Organization for Social Cohesion

Member · International Association for Research in Entrepreneurship and SMEs (AIREPME)

Since 2012

Member · Association for Technological Development at ISET Bizerte

Participated in the Training of Facilitators for Civil Society Organizations, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bizerte, 2013.

Trainer · INJAZ

Trained youth in entrepreneurship and employability skills, contributing to their professional development.
Project evaluator for Women’s Enterprise for Sustainability (WES).
Entrepreneurship and business creation trainer for associations in the Bizerte region.

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Certifications

ESG Reporting Certificate

ESG Institut · 2026

NLP Master Practitioner – New Code

NLP Academy – Coaching · 2022

NLP Practitioner – New Code

NLP Academy – Coaching · 2020

International Certification in Communication

ECo-C · 2020

Google Digital Marketing Certification

Google · 2019

Certified Trainer

CNFCPP · 2019

C2i Certification (Computer and Internet Skills Certificate)

University of Virtual Tunisia · 2015

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Get in touch

Have a role or a project in mind? I'd love to hear from you.

Mohamed.gharbi1972@gmail.com +216 98 548 871