Trainer Portfolio: Dr Yasmin Yashodha

HRDC Accredited Trainer | Carbon Management Specialist |ESG & Sustainable Finance Specialist

Dr Yasmin is an accomplished leader in carbon management, ESG strategy, and sustainable finance, bringing over 20 years of cross-sector experience spanning corporate advisory, regulatory bodies, academia, and industry. Her career portfolio includes notable roles with EY Malaysia, PwC Malaysia, the Securities Commission Malaysia, Perception Management, Taylor’s University, and Sunway University—reflecting her rare ability to bridge the worlds of finance, policy, academia, and sustainability.

With deep expertise at the intersection of finance, strategy, environmental economics, and carbon governance, Dr Yasmin has spent her career designing and advancing ESG and sustainability initiatives that support the global low-carbon transition. She is known for her strong analytical capability and her strength in transforming complex sustainability, regulatory, and carbon accounting frameworks into practical, actionable strategies for organisations across sectors. Her advisory work has supported both private- and public-sector organisations in strengthening compliance readiness, enhancing competitiveness, advancing climate resilience, and aligning commercial growth with international sustainability standards.

Academic & Professional Credentials

Dr Yasmin holds:

• PhD in Natural Resource Development Policy (Environmental Economics) — Universiti Putra Malaysia
• MSc in Money, Banking & Finance — Lancaster University, UK

She is also a highly credentialed carbon expert, recognised as both a:

• Certified GHG Practitioner (ISO 14064-1, 14064-2, 14064-3)
• Certified GHG Professional (ISO 14067, ISO 14068)
  under the British Standards Institution (BSI)—affirming her mastery in global carbon standards, product carbon footprinting, and climate quantification methodologies.

Industry Leadership

In her current role as Head of the Carbon Management Division at Agrotrop Plantation Services Sdn. Bhd., Dr Yasmin leads high-impact initiatives in:

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)
• Carbon Management Advisory
• CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) Compliance
• ISO 14067 Certification Support
• Net-Zero Strategy Development

Her division plays a critical role in guiding industries through complex sustainability transitions, positioning Agrotrop as a trusted partner for companies navigating global carbon requirements and international trade pressures.

Thought Leadership & Regional Impact

Widely recognised as a thought leader in environmental economics, sustainable trade, and carbon markets, Dr Yasmin continues to contribute to:

• Industry dialogues
• Regulatory consultations
• Policy development
• ESG capacity-building across ASEAN

Her insights help shape the evolution of sustainability standards and climate governance frameworks impacting businesses across the region.

Training & Facilitation Style

As a trainer, Dr Yasmin is highly regarded for her ability to:

• Simplify technical and regulatory concepts
• Deliver clear and practical learning frameworks
• Engage participants through real case studies and industry insights
• Provide analytical, data-driven guidance
• Bridge sustainability theory with hands-on business application

Her sessions equip leaders, professionals, and organisations with the clarity, competence, and confidence to implement meaningful ESG and carbon management strategies.