Johannes Viljoen

Environment and Sustainability Director, Soudah Development

Biography

Johann Viljoen is the Director of Environment and Sustainability at Soudah Development, based in Abha, Asir, Saudi Arabia. With over two decades of expertise in sustainability, climate strategy, and ESG reporting, Johann has played a pivotal role in integrating environmental frameworks into corporate strategies. His achievements include developing Science-Based Targets, leading Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting, and publishing sustainability reports aligned with GRI and SASB standards.

Prior to joining Soudah Development, Johann held senior leadership roles at Georg Fischer and Schindler Group, where he anchored global sustainability agendas and managed ESG disclosures for renowned rating agencies. A chemist by background, Johann also brings extensive experience in implementing ISO-certified environmental and occupational health systems across diverse regions.

An alumnus of the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School Executive Education, Johann combines strategic acumen with operational expertise to advance impactful sustainability initiatives.

All sessions by Johannes Viljoen

Parallel Session B1 - Advanced Methods for Environmental Sustainability
09:00 AM

Building 19 - Hall 1

Guido Sonnemann

Professor of Sustainable Chemistry & Life Cycle Assessment Expert, Université de Bordeaux

Marzia Traverso

Professor of Sustainability Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

Johannes Viljoen

Environment and Sustainability Director, Soudah Development

Anissa Nurdiawati

Postdoctoral Fellow, Urban Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Qudsia Kanwal

Postdoctoral Fellow, Urban Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Ana Margarida Costa

Head of Sustainability and Professor of Practice of Sustainability at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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10:25 AM
Johannes Viljoen

Environment and Sustainability Director, Soudah Development

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11:15 AM
Guido Sonnemann

Professor of Sustainable Chemistry & Life Cycle Assessment Expert, Université de Bordeaux

Marzia Traverso

Professor of Sustainability Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

Johannes Viljoen

Environment and Sustainability Director, Soudah Development

Anissa Nurdiawati

Postdoctoral Fellow, Urban Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Qudsia Kanwal

Postdoctoral Fellow, Urban Lab, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Ana Margarida Costa

Head of Sustainability and Professor of Practice of Sustainability at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

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