Ethical and
sustainable construction champion Dr Shamir Ghumra takes on a new role at helm
of BREEAM – the leading international portfolio of sustainability standards
(including CEEQUAL and Home Quality Mark) that has been driving global
improvements in buildings and infrastructure for over two decades.
Formerly Director of
Sustainable Products at BRE, Shamir has a strong background in ethical
construction, leading on the development of BRE Global’s Ethical Labour
Standard BES 6002 as a way for organisations to evaluate and eradicate modern
slavery from their supply chains.
Shamir said: “I am very
pleased to take on this role as Director of BRE Global’s flagship
sustainability certification scheme BREEAM which is now being actively applied
to buildings in over 70 countries around the world.
"I look forward to meeting
and working with our many partners, assessors and international clients as we
collectively use BREEAM to Build a better world together benefitting people,
businesses and our planet."
BRE’s Acting CEO Niall
Trafford said: "Shamir has a formidable track record in sustainability. I
have no doubt that BREEAM will greatly benefit from his knowledge,
international experience and his strong beliefs in driving business ethics,
sustainability and responsible growth.”
Previous to joining
BRE Shamir was Principal Consultant at Responsible Solutions and Head of
Sustainability at Aggregate Industries. He is also a board member and
co-founder of the Supply Chain Sustainability School and a Fellow of Institute
of Environmental Management and Assessment.
