EXECUTIVE VISION AND MISSION

Harmonizing Data Rigor, Circularity, and Industrial Strategy

At TESA Advisory, we operate on the conviction that meaningful environmental and social transformation requires both empirical precision and ethical execution. We partner with industrial clusters, growing enterprises, and public institutions to navigate the evolving landscapes of decarbonization, circular supply chains, and climate resilience - translating complex environmental science and heritage craftsmanship into actionable pathways for sustainable growth.

Our Vision To be the premier cross-disciplinary advisory bridging environmental health, industrial decarbonization, and ethical supply chain innovation across emerging and global markets.

Our Mission To empower organizations with data-backed ESG strategy, scalable circularity models, and robust operational safety frameworks that safeguard ecosystems, uplift communities, and drive long-term value creation.

LEADERSHIP

Zahir Shaikh: Managing Partner & Principal Consultant sustainable Strategy & EHS

A Dual-Foundation Approach to Sustainability & Strategy

Led by Zahir G Shaikh, TESA Advisory brings over a decade of specialized expertise in environmental and social impact consulting. Holding an M.Tech in Sustainable Development and Climate Change from CEPT University and an M.Sc. in Industrial Hygiene from the University of Cincinnati, Zahir bridges the gap between high-level corporate climate strategy and rigorous on-the-ground operational safety.

Throughout his career, Zahir has served as a trusted independent specialist and project manager for government bodies, international non-profits, and major corporate groups - translating complex environmental data into actionable frameworks for MSMEs and industrial clusters.

Whether deploying advanced quantitative and qualitative research tools, such as Excel, Tableau, and GIS, or designing capacity-building frameworks, Zahir combines analytical precision with effective multi-sector stakeholder engagement to turn complex challenges into measurable outcomes.

Tybaah Al Khaleefa: Principal Advisor Sustainable Textiles & Circular Fashion

Bridging Heritage Craftsmanship with Circular Fashion Strategy

Led by Tybaah Al Khaleefa, the practice brings over a decade of specialized expertise in sustainable textile innovation, ethical apparel, and social enterprise. Holding a B.Des. from NIFT Gandhinagar and an M.Des. from NID Ahmedabad, she seamlessly bridges indigenous craft traditions with scalable, modern retail.

Her commercial footprint operates through a 5-boutique network anchored across key regional hubs - Askar, Bani Jamrah, Saar, Muharraq, and Manama. By integrating age-old techniques like natural dyeing and hand embroidery into structured supply chains, her enterprise provides dignified livelihoods and skill development to over 700 local women.

Tybaah actively aligns her operations with global and regional benchmarks, including GOTS, BCI/SGS Bahrain, Fashion Revolution, and Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

INSTITUTIONAL HANDPRINT

HIGH IMPACT collaboration TRACK RECORD

Trusted by Municipalities, Global Non-Profits, and Industry Leaders

TESA Advisory operates at the intersection of public policy, industrial decarbonization, ethical supply chains, and community resilience—bridging rigorous institutional frameworks with field-level execution across Asia and the Middle East.

Urban Climate Resilience & Industrial Decarbonization

We turn complex environmental data into actionable decarbonization and climate-adaptation strategies. Our practice has spearheaded regional implementation for the Accelerating Clean & Equitable (ACE) Manufacturing Project across Gujarat’s industrial clusters with the Institute for Sustainable Communities (USA). In the public sector, we have developed data-driven research frameworks for the Surat Municipal Corporation’s World Bank-supported Community Heat Mapping Project and contributed to regional clean air policy alongside WRI India and TERI.

Circular Supply Chains & Ethical Textile Standards

We help retail enterprises and manufacturing networks embed complete traceability, circularity, and ethical labor standards into their core operations. Our work synthesizes global benchmarks including the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) / SGS Bahrain, and Fashion Revolution, with corporate ESG strategy, GRI/BRSR compliance, and broader sustainability initiatives in partnership with Insight Associates, the IKEA Foundation, and Bahrain’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

Institutional Governance, EHS & Community Livelihoods

Our advisory integrates industrial hazard mitigation with large-scale social impact. We have engineered industrial continuity and hazard management frameworks for the Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management (GIDM), coordinated national policy evaluations for the Swachh Bharat Mission via KPMG India and Kantar Public, and designed an artisanal human resource and supply network empowering over 700 local women across Bahrain (Askar, Bani Jamrah, Saar, Muharraq, and Manama). This is paired with extensive grass-roots adaptation work alongside MSSRF, TARU Leading Edge, Development Support Centre, WASSAN, and the RRA Network.

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