Julia Bilyanska
About Julia Bilyanska
Julia Bilyanska is a Director of Sustainability and Risk Consulting at KPMG Australia and a Board Advisor at Climate Alliance in Melbourne. She specializes in responsible investment solutions and has extensive experience in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact investing.
Work at KPMG Australia
Julia Bilyanska has held multiple roles at KPMG Australia, contributing significantly to the field of sustainability and risk consulting. She began her career at KPMG in 2002 as a Graduate and progressed to Manager within five years. From 2008 to 2009, she served as a Manager in Audit. Subsequently, she transitioned to the role of Associate Director in Sustainability and Risk Consulting, where she worked from 2010 to 2018. In 2019, she returned to KPMG Australia as a Director in the same division, where she continues to focus on sustainability initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Julia Bilyanska holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Melbourne University, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Sydney University between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, she is a Chartered Accountant, having completed her accreditation with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2003 to 2005. Her expertise includes responsible investment solutions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impact investing, utilizing frameworks such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.
Background
Julia Bilyanska has a diverse professional background in sustainability and risk consulting. She has worked in various capacities across different locations in Australia, including Adelaide and Melbourne. Her career at KPMG Australia spans over a decade, during which she has developed a strong foundation in audit and sustainability practices. Since 2018, she has also served as a Board Advisor at Climate Alliance in Melbourne, further enhancing her commitment to sustainability.
Achievements
Julia Bilyanska is accredited as a Category 2 Energy and Greenhouse auditor registered with the Clean Energy Regulator. She is also a registered consultant for Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification. In her professional role, she assists clients in developing responsible investment solutions, including investment screening and monitoring of ESG performance. Her work is informed by established frameworks and principles, contributing to the advancement of sustainability practices in the investment sector.