Majid H.

I am Dr. Majid Hussain, a highly accomplished sustainability expert specializing in Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)/GHG Accounting, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), PDD, HPD, MFA, Whole Building Carbon Assessment (WBLCA), and Environmental Sustainability. With 15 years of extensive experience conducting LCA-based sustainability evaluations across multiple industries—including textiles, rubber recycling, aviation, power generation, desalination plants, construction, and consumer electronics—he has successfully led numerous national and international projects. Dr. Hussain’s expertise extends to quantifying environmental impacts, carbon emissions management, climate risk assessment, and sustainable product development, making him a trusted consultant for businesses, research institutions, and sustainability organizations worldwide. Professional Roles & Contributions 1. LCA and Carbon Footprints Consultant – ZK Sustainability Consulting Firm (ZKSCF) As a consultant at ZKSCF, Dr. Hussain provides comprehensive sustainability solutions to businesses, helping them achieve their net-zero targets, decarbonization goals, and corporate sustainability objectives. His work includes: • Conducting Life Cycle Impact Assessments (LCIA) to evaluate the global warming potential, energy consumption, and material footprints of products and processes following the ISO 14040/44 standards. • Performing carbon footprint calculations following the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064/67 standards. • Advising companies on environmentally responsible decision-making, carbon neutrality strategies, and circular economy principles. • Leading eco-labeling and certification processes, helping businesses obtain Fairtrade, EPD, and Carbon Neutral certifications. 2. Assistant Professor – University of Haripur As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Hussain plays a pivotal role in advancing academic research and industry collaboration in LCA, carbon footprinting, and sustainable development. His contributions include: • Teaching and mentoring students in sustainability science, industrial ecology, and carbon management. • Supervising research projects on climate change mitigation, circular economy, and environmental impact analysis. • Collaborating with industry partners on applied research projects in carbon footprint reduction and eco-efficiency improvements. • Publishing scientific papers on LCA methodologies, carbon sequestration, and sustainable supply chain management. Key Areas of Expertise Dr. Hussain's specialized expertise spans a wide range of sustainability disciplines: • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Product and process-based LCAs using SimaPro v9.6 software. • Carbon Footprint Analysis: Quantification of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for businesses. • Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Evaluating the environmental impact of raw materials, logistics, and production processes. • Circular Economy and Waste Management: Developing closed-loop recycling systems and cradle-to-cradle models. • Environmental Compliance and Certifications: Guidance on obtaining ISO 14067, PAS 2060, ISO 14040/44, and Carbon Neutral certifications. Notable LCA & Carbon Footprint Projects Dr. Hussain has led and contributed to several high-impact projects across the textile, rubber, aviation, construction, agriculture, forestry, and renewable energy sectors, among others. Some of his key projects include: A. International Projects 1. Sustainability Assessment of FORTE (Greece) – EcoVibes Environmental Consultants 2. Comparative LCA of CBL (Denim Jeans) – Textile Testing International (Sweden) 3. LCA of Devulcanized Crumb Rubber – Rubbintec Inc. (USA) 4. LCA of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Microalgae Biomass (Saudi Arabia) 5. Whole Building LCA and Embodied Carbon Management (Canada) 6. Carbon Footprint of Omni Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo (Urban Trading LLC, USA) 7. LCA of Desalination Plant Operations (Bahrain) 8. LCA of Dynamic Carbon Credits Proprietary Hemp Plant and Biochar CO2 Sequestration (Dynamic Carbon Credits USA) B. National Projects (Pakistan) 9. LCA of MG Apparel – Textile Testing International (Lahore, Pakistan). 10. Carbon Footprint of Mahmood Textile Mills (Pakistan) 11. LCA of Airport Operations (Pakistan & Bahrain) Global Consultancy & Industry Collaborations Dr. Hussain has collaborated with multiple organizations and clients in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, South Africa, Greece, Philippines, and the USA, providing expert LCA consulting services via Upwork and Fiverr and direct engagements. Certifications & Software Proficiency • ISO 14040/44 (LCA) and ISO 14067 (Carbon Footprint) Standards • Certified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Practitioner • Expert in LCA Software: SimaPro v9.6 • GHG Protocol, PAS 2050 & 2060 (Carbon Neutrality Standards)