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Senior Program Officer @Verra
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Program Officer @Verra
ON, CA
Led the digitalization of 15 carbon methodologies (CDM, VCS, and SD Vista), ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with evolving climate and carbon market standards.• Performed feasibility assessments for digital implementation, integrating software architecture with GHG quantification protocols and engineering standards across diverse sectors, including carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency, biochar, EV charging, renewables, fugitive emissions, and industrial decarbonization.• Developed sector-specific digital solutions for methodologies such as: VM0049 (Carbon Capture and Storage) (Gas Recovery and Utilization from Oil Fields) (Fossil Fuel Substitution in Cement/Quicklime Manufacturing) AM0023 (Leak Detection and Repair in Gas Systems) AMS-I.D (Small-Scale Renewable Electricity) AMS-I.C (Thermal Energy Production) VM0050 (Efficient Cookstoves – Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching) (Grid-Connected Renewables) VM0038 (EV Charging Systems) VM0044 (Biochar Utilization in Soil/Non-Soil Applications) (Thermal Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching) SDVM001 (Time Savings from Improved Cookstoves)• Integrated digital MRV systems with real-time data capture and automated reporting, improving transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in carbon management processes.
EDUCATION
Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador
Master's degree, Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
B.Sc. Hons, Agronomy
University of Guelph
Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D., Environmental Science
ABOUT WAQAR ASHIQ
I am a carbon accounting and digital MRV specialist with deep experience translating complex GHG methodologies into scalable, high-integrity digital tools across carbon markets, climate tech, and sustainability consulting.My work spans the digitalization of Verra VCS methodologies covering carbon capture and storage (CCS/CCUS), industrial decarbonization, renewable energy, methane abatement, biochar, clean cooking, electric mobility, and energy efficiency. I specialize in building automated calculation engines, scenario-based models, and monitoring frameworks that improve accuracy, transparency, and auditability across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.I have led and contributed to the development of digital MRV systems for large-scale and small-scale methodologies, including CCS (DAC, BECCS, CO₂ transport and storage), oil & gas flaring reduction, leak detection and repair (LDAR), renewable electricity generation, industrial fuel switching, cookstoves, and biochar-based carbon removals. My focus is ensuring methodological integrity, leakage assessment, allocation logic, and end-to-end emissions tracking aligned with carbon market requirements.In parallel, I bring strong corporate climate advisory experience, supporting organizations across financial services, manufacturing, agriculture, aviation, and energy with GHG inventories, Scope 3 and financed emissions, science-based target setting, CDP reporting, and carbon removal planning. I have worked directly with senior stakeholders, regulators, auditors, and developers to deliver decision-ready climate insights.My background combines climate science, emissions modeling, and software-enabled MRV, allowing me to bridge the gap between policy, methodology, and implementation. I am particularly interested in roles where digital innovation, carbon markets, and real-world decarbonization intersect.Core expertise:Carbon Accounting • Digital MRV • Verra VCS • Carbon Markets • GHG Quantification • CCS / CCUS • Industrial Decarbonization • Methane Reduction • Scope 1, 2, 3 • Scope 3 & Financed Emissions • Carbon Removals • Climate Tech • Sustainability Strategy
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