ESG strategies and the transition to carbon neutrality are the foundation of sustainable business today. I help companies integrate these principles into their strategies and operations, creating long-term value for both business and society.

Victor Kovalenko

EY Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader for the Caucasus and Central Asia

An experienced leader with a strong background in sustainability services, specializing in ESG strategies, ratings, and reporting.

Victor leads the Climate Change and Sustainability Services practice in the Caucasus, Central Asia and Ukraine and has been with EY since 2005.

He has over 16 years of experience in business advisory, focusing on the development of strategies and government policies, as well as advising on and assuring corporate public reporting, including annual, integrated, sustainability, and climate reports. His expertise includes assessing the economic and social impact of companies and large-scale events, diagnosing sustainability risks such as health and safety, environmental, and social issues, and developing relevant strategies. Victor also has significant experience in project management, including establishing and leading Project Management Offices, acting as a seconded project manager, and managing major corporate transformation initiatives. In addition, he has delivered numerous training sessions and seminars on sustainability, non-financial reporting, and stakeholder engagement.

His industry experience spans the power and utilities, metals and mining, telecommunications, and industrial sectors across the CIS region.

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"ESG strategies and the transition to carbon neutrality are the foundation of sustainable business today. I help companies integrate these principles into their strategies and operations, creating long-term value for both business and society".

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