Zhuldyz Tokenova
Almaty
Summary
2022-23 Chevening Scholar with 5 years of diverse experience ranging from engineering operations to ESG consultancy, and academic research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESG Analyst
Freedom Holding Corp.
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Led end-to-end development of an annual sustainability report from data collection and analysis to drafting, external assurance, and final publication.
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of ESG topics, such as climate change, green finance, ESG risks and opportunities and Social responsibility trends to generate actionable insights that informed decision-making.
- Translated analytical findings into strategic ESG roadmaps with tailored recommendations for performance improvement.
- Conducted media monitoring, including changes in global and regional regulatory requirements and policies.
- Developed the company's Environmental Policy, as well as other ESG-focused materials, including policy briefs, presentations, and educational materials.
- Presented complex ESG materials in a clear and accessible way to stakeholders with various backgrounds.
- Conducted GHG emissions inventory.
Well Construction Engineer
Schlumberger
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Led the complete project cycle for well-construction operations, including program design, on-site execution oversight, stakeholder communication and post-job evaluation and reporting.
- Contributed to an engineering project that resulted in a 20% reduction in water consumption during well construction operations.
- Managed a project on designing and testing high performance materials aimed at soil contamination prevention.
- Additionally, as Empowerment Team Leader conducted Health, Safety, and Environment campaigns and audits across the department, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Research Assistant
Kazakh-British Technical University
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted in laboratory-based experiments on the synthesis of tolperisone-based ionic liquids.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering
University College London
London, UK01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kazakh-British Technical University
Almaty, Kazakhstan01.2026
Skills
- GHG accounting
- ESG reporting
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Research methods
- Corporate Policy Development
- Analytical report writing
- Presentation skills
Certification
- GRI Certification
- ESG Risks and Opportunities, University of Pennsylvania
- Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries, Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne
- Global Environmental Management, Technical University of Denmark
- Python for non-programmers, Linkedin Academy
Languages
- English, C2
- Russian, Native
- Kazakh, C1
- French, A1
Affiliations
Co-writer of social media blog on climate change in Kazkhstan;
Member of Animal Rights Society;
ex-Vice president of Students Scientist Society;
ex-Coordinator of University Debate Club;
Member of Animal Rights Society;
ex-Vice president of Students Scientist Society;
ex-Coordinator of University Debate Club;
Timeline
ESG Analyst
Freedom Holding Corp.
01.2024 - 05.2025
Well Construction Engineer
Schlumberger
08.2019 - 10.2021
Research Assistant
Kazakh-British Technical University
09.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Environmental Systems Engineering
University College London
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Kazakh-British Technical University