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Meet the Team: In Conversation with Sbusisiwe Dlamini, GCX Sustainable Business Analyst

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What has been your favourite project at GCX so far?

My favourite project at GCX so far has got to be the ACSA Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme. I have enjoyed interacting with our clients, collecting, analysing, and validating data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and completeness of data.

If you could switch your job with anyone else at GCX, whose job would you want and why?

It would be Dustin Lawrence, the Low Carbon Engineer. He is one of the great minds behind the GCX online Eco-Analytics dashboard which I find so fascinating. If I were to choose another career line, it would surely involve “all things IT”!

What, in your opinion, are the three words that best describe GCX?

Innovation, Quality and Efficiency.

What do you like the most about GCX and what is your favourite part of working there?

I love the diversity of skills and talents embodied by GCX which allows one to grow and expand.

How did you first learn about GCX and what first drew you to the company?

I first learned of GCX through LinkedIn, which led me to the GCX website. That is where I was enlightened further regarding the company. What drew me to the company was my passion for the science and technology industry.

What are your hopes for the sustainability industry, and in particular GCX’s clients?

It is my hope that more and more organisations and companies acquire and continually achieve sustainable developments. It is my desire that more of our clients develop to be more environmentally aware by considering their impact on society and the environment – thereby helping construct an environment in which their business can thrive.

Before working at GCX, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?

Before working at GCX, I worked as a Data Analyst, where I worked with a vast variety of data and dealing with people of different characters and personalities.

What would you say is the biggest career lesson you’ve learnt thus far?

Good things come to those who diversify. It is important to always be willing to expand your knowledge and be willing to learn. It is not advisable to continually stick to what you know only, limiting yourself from learning and growing. Make the most of every opportunity.

What is your favourite quote?

“Your today is a result of the words you spoke yesterday. The words you speak today will determine your tomorrow.” – Phronesis

What is your favourite film of all time and why?

The Passion of Christ – besides the impressive graphics, I love it because it reminds me of the manner of love that Christ had for all mankind by laying His life for it.

Where is your favourite holiday destination in South Africa?

Cape Town, Western Cape.

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Bernard Jacobs

DIGITAL DIRECTOR

After 14 years in the marine water sector Bernard joined GCX in 2013 and initially focused on water sustainability at corporate level. It was this process that highlighted that “most” corporates, with all good intentions, do not have the know-how, ability or understanding of how to go about gathering, managing and reporting responsible data.

During his tenure at GCX, Bernard combined his formal accounting training, his IT skills and worked together with the highly skilled technical team at GCX and its associates to develop the GCX GCX Data Analytics and Sustainability Hub (DASH-).

Ohad Shachar

SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

Ohad joined GCX in 2008 and has over 15 years of sustainability management consultancy experience, specialising in the development and delivery of climate change response programmes. This has included carbon footprint analysis, life cycle assessments, GHG verification services, CDP reporting and GHG mitigation and adaptation strategies – all of which he has implemented with a portfolio of JSE-listed companies across various sectors such as Property, Insurance, Finance, Mining and Fisheries.

Ohad has co-authored various climate adaptation studies in agricultural and insurance sectors, and has assisted companies and cities in developing innovative climate risk and vulnerability assessment tools. He has a BSC Hons in Biochemistry, and an MPhil in Environmental Management.

Sandra Ririe

FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Sandra is responsible for the financial and operational management of GCX. She brings rigour and discipline to the organisation’s finances and executes our strategy through efficient and sustainable operations management. Prior to joining GCX in 2012, she worked with a variety of companies to optimise their administrative processes and to build capacity internally, with a specialised focus on customer relationship management. Sandra holds a BComm Financial Accounting Degree from Stellenbosch University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Management from the University of Cape Town.

Kevin James

CEO & FOUNDER

Kevin leads a dedicated team of strategic environmental sustainability and project management experts. He and his team actively support the transformation of large, complex organisations into more responsible and valuable entities by unlocking fast-emerging green economy opportunities.

As a professional with deep experience in strategic corporate sustainability as well as in the development of green, low carbon projects, Kevin and his team have developed sector-leading technology within the design and implementation of business intelligence analytics. Kevin also holds non-executive Directorship in The Green Building Council South Africa.