Julian Namubiru

Yuliana Namubiru is a senior sustainability advisor with over 15 years of international experience in ESG strategy, circular economy integration, and inclusive business transformation. She has worked across Europe, the Americas, and Africa on how to operationalize sustainability, enhance value chain transparency, and meet the rising expectations of regulators, investors, and consumers.

Yuliana holds an MSc in International Business and a Certificate in ESG Principles and Standards, with academic training in the UK and France. She previously served as a lecturer in CSR and Sustainable Development at the International Terra Institute in Paris, where she developed and delivered training programs for industry leaders on ESG frameworks, sustainable innovation, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

At the core of her advisory practice is the integration of circular economy principles into fashion supply chains, from product design and material recovery to traceability systems and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Yuliana supports clients in building commercially viable sustainability strategies that mitigate risk, drive operational efficiencies, and reinforce long-term brand value.

Areas of Specialisation:

• ESG strategy development and integration

• Circular business models and product systems

• Sustainable supply chain transformation

• EPR, traceability, and regulatory compliance

• Stakeholder engagement and sustainability reporting

A compelling communicator and systems thinker, Yuliana is also a recognized thought leader in sustainability and civic spaces, with a global following of over 100,000. Her insights have been featured in outlets such as The Observer, where she contributes to shaping public discourse on the role of business in advancing equity, resilience, and climate responsibility.