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Thato theo mackenzie

@theomackenzie

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I am an ESG and environmental audit specialist focused on sustainability compliance.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead ESG audit programs, strengthen regulatory compliance, and integrate GRI/SASB/TCFD frameworks within collaborative, impact-driven organizations that value data-driven sustainability and professional growth.

I am a results-driven ESG and environmental audit specialist with 4+ years of progressive experience in sustainability compliance, environmental auditing, and ESG risk assessment. I have built and operationalized a sustainability department, developed ESG audit methodologies aligned to Botswana regulatory frameworks and international standards, and delivered comprehensive audits achieving a 69% compliance rate with JSE ESG reporting standards.

I have conducted integrated financial and ESG audits across mining, manufacturing, financial services and hospitality, supported due diligence on acquisitions totalling $50M+ aggregate value, and co-authored peer-reviewed research on sustainable management practices. I bring hands-on technical skills in Power BI, Advanced Excel, SPSS, R and ArcGIS, and I prioritize actionable, data-driven insights that drive measurable sustainability outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sustainability compliance Officer

Current

Forvis Mazars

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Built and led Mazars Botswana’s sustainability department, creating ESG audit methodologies and compliance procedures. Conducted integrated financial and ESG audits across multiple sectors, ensuring regulatory compliance, integrating GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks, and achieving 69% adherence to JSE ESG and financial reporting standards.

ESG Reporting Scenario Modeling Climate Accounting Stakeholder Engagement research and development Auditing Report Preparation Data Analysis

Current

Volunteer Technical Support Specialist

Current

Sustainabiz Consulting

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Provided technical support for sustainability events and training programs, assisting with course content delivery and event logistics to improve program delivery. Supported coordination of workshops and educational outreach.

Event Coordination Technical Support Training Delivery Logistics Stakeholder Engagement

ESG Analyst Intern

Green Tree Capital

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 (2 months)

Participated in due diligence for acquisition deals, evaluating ESG aspects of investments worth $50M+ and developing ESG risk assessment models. Conducted cost-benefit analyses for renewable solutions, identifying 25-35% potential cost savings.

Due Diligence Cost Benefit Analysis Carbon Accounting Statistical Analysis SPSS R ESG Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Botswana

Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science

2015 - 2019

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Law & Policy; Climate Change Mitigation; Environmental Economics; Biodiversity Conservation; Water Resource Management; Statistical Methods; GIS.

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science with coursework in environmental impact assessment, environmental law and policy, climate change mitigation, environmental economics, biodiversity conservation, water resource management, statistical methods, and GIS.