ESAC Group

About ESAC Group

Integrated Environmental Excellence

ESAC Group is a multidisciplinary consortium of specialized divisions built to deliver regulation-aligned environmental excellence, sustainability, governance and digital support across sectors.

Integrated Environmental Excellence

ESAC Group is a global consortium of specialized environmental divisions united under a progressive governance framework. With headquarters in Abu Dhabi and regional branches across Jordan, Brazil, Portugal and the UK, ESAC delivers solutions in environmental sustainability, circular economy, carbon reduction, digital transformation and hazardous materials management.

What makes ESAC different

  • 14 specialized divisions organized under a tiered, modular model.
  • Strategic + operational delivery from policy and studies to inspections and certification.
  • Central governance with consistent quality oversight under an Integrated Management System (IMS).
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Our expert team

Deep expertise across ESAC divisions and services

Our leadership, advisory and specialist bench brings together strategic direction, environmental science, governance, quality assurance, audit, training, energy modelling and biodiversity expertise. Together, they reinforce ESAC’s divisions with the technical depth and delivery judgment required for complex assignments.

Integrated leadershipStrategy, delivery, governance and quality aligned under one platform.
Technical depthExpertise spanning water, carbon, circularity, biodiversity, HazMat, green buildings and systems.
Capability supportAudit, reporting, training, coaching and assurance that strengthen execution quality.
Dr Hamsah Khalil
Board of Directors

Dr Hamsah Khalil

Provides strategic direction and group positioning across ESAC’s specialist platform, with a strong focus on integrated environmental delivery, growth and high-value client engagement.

Supports divisions
HazMatCarbonCircularityGovernance
Dr Hossam Badran
Group Managing Director

Dr Hossam Badran

Leads operations, integration and programme delivery across ESAC divisions, translating strategy into coordinated execution for multidisciplinary environmental and sustainability assignments.

Supports divisions
WaterGreenBuiltGovernanceSystems
Dr Johanna Grey
Technical Coordination & Environmental Governance

Dr Johanna Grey

Brings long-standing regulatory, approvals and environmental governance experience that strengthens compliance pathways, monitoring frameworks and technically robust project delivery.

Supports divisions
WaterGovernanceSystemsGreenMark
Dr Sofia Vaz
Strategic Advisory Council

Dr Sofia Vaz

Contributes scientific and strategic insight that supports evidence-based decision-making, policy alignment and sound technical positioning across ESAC’s sustainability and environmental portfolio.

Supports divisions
BiodiversityCircularityGovernanceGreenMark
Mario Sequeira
Management Systems, EHS & Audit Advisor

Dr. Mario Sequeira

Chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience in EHS, social responsibility, quality, food safety, risk assessment, auditing, asset management and site assessment, with strong management-systems and certification expertise.

Supports divisions
SystemsGovernanceHazMatCircularity
Ralph E. Rawsthorne
Leadership Development & Training

Ralph E. Rawsthorne

Supports leadership development, curriculum design, coaching and immersive learning programmes that strengthen ESAC’s capability-building and knowledge-transfer offer.

Supports divisions
AcademyDigitalGovernanceTalentHub
Paul Callaghan
Forensic Science & Applied Training

Paul Callaghan

Combines forensic science practice, teaching and digital-evidence experience to support structured capability building, specialist learning and evidence-led operational training.

Supports divisions
AcademyDigitalGovernanceSystems
Mark O'Neill
Capability Building, WTI & Specialist Training

Mark O'Neill

Supports specialist training, assessment and operational capability programmes with experience in CSI, bomb scene management, WTI and train-the-trainer delivery.

Supports divisions
AcademyHazMatGovernanceEvents
Anas Armoush
Group Quality & Risk Office

Anas Armoush

Oversees quality management, audit readiness and risk controls that help ESAC maintain dependable delivery standards across contracts, submissions and internal governance.

Supports divisions
GovernanceSystemsDigitalCarbon
Moutasim Zakarni
Building Energy Modelling, HVAC & MEP Expert

Moutasim Zakarni

Supports high-performance building delivery through energy modelling, HVAC analysis, MEP coordination and technical optimization aligned with certification targets and efficient building operation.

Supports divisions
GreenBuiltGreenMarkSystemsWater
Samar Mansour
Property Management, Evaluation & Financial Audit

Samar Mansour

Brings more than 20 years of experience across property management, asset evaluation and financial audit, supporting disciplined portfolio oversight, operational control and financially sound asset stewardship.

Supports divisions
GovernanceSystemsMasar PMTalentHub
Neha
Biodiversity & Ecology Specialist

Neha Shekhawat

Biodiversity and ecology specialist with more than 15 years of experience in habitat assessment, ecological surveys, biodiversity management planning and environmentally responsible development support.

Supports divisions
BiodiversityWaterGreenMarkGovernance

Mission, Vision & Principles

Our mission and vision guide our work; our principles define how we deliver—consistently, ethically and with measurable impact.

Our Vision

To lead the environmental transition through integrated, specialized and technology-enabled solutions that drive measurable sustainability outcomes.

Our Mission

To deliver technically advanced, regulation-aligned and data-informed environmental services—bridging policy and practice through specialized divisions, innovative tools and cross-sector collaboration.

Our Principles

  • Client-centric innovation: practical value-added solutions.
  • Integrity first: honesty and accountability in every interaction.
  • People’s well-being: safety, security and professional growth.
  • Global compliance: respect for laws and regulations across operating regions.

Our History

ESAC Group’s growth reflects a deliberate evolution—from built-environment consulting to a globally integrated environmental consortium.

2005

Foundation

Establishment of Al Khail Consultant with core activities in the built environment.

2012

Expansion

Expansion to Al Khail Green Company, emphasizing green building and energy efficiency, with geographic growth to the UAE and UK.

2015

Environmental transition

A deeper commitment to sustainability with the formation of ES&C Consultant.

2018

Integration

Collaboration and integration efforts consolidated expertise and resources, expanding the global footprint.

2023

ESAC Group formation

Formation of ESAC Group, encapsulating collective expertise and global reach—marking a new era of comprehensive environmental solutions.

Organizational Model

ESAC’s structure is built around four functional tiers—each representing a cluster of specialist divisions grouped by purpose, focus and delivery scope.

Oversight & Strategy Units
IMS GovernanceIMS Governance
PMO / RiskPMO / Risk

Integrated governance, internal audit, policy, risk visibility and quality oversight.

Technical & Environmental Divisions
HazMatHazMat
CarbonCarbon
CircularityCircularity
BiodiversityBiodiversity
WaterWater
GreenBuiltGreenBuilt
GreenMarkGreenMark

The scientific and operational engine of ESAC—housing core consulting and field execution expertise.

Digital, Training & Innovation
GovernanceGovernance
DigitalDigital
AcademyAcademy

The digital and knowledge backbone of ESAC—enabling ESG frameworks, dashboards and structured learning.

Operations & Support
SystemsSystems
TalentHubTalentHub
EventsEvents
MasarMasar

Site support, staffing, outreach and enabling operations that keep delivery coordinated and scalable.

Governance & Quality Oversight

ESAC Group is designed around a tiered, modular and scalable organizational architecture—integrating strategic leadership with specialized technical divisions and digital innovation hubs.

Quality & risk backbone

  • ISO-aligned IMS governance and internal audit capability.
  • Centralized reporting, dashboards, KPI monitoring and risk tracking.
  • Harmonized technical methodologies across divisions through the coordination model.
Board of directorsStrategic direction

Sets strategic direction, risk appetite and investment priorities.

Group managing directorIntegrated delivery

Oversees operations, integration and delivery across divisions.

Technical coordinationMethods & standards

Aligns methodologies and tools across technical divisions.

Quality & risk officePerformance assurance

Ensures compliance, auditing and internal control structures.