Fredy Bernal
About Fredy Bernal
Fredy Bernal serves as the Group Sustainability Reporting Lead at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2021. He holds multiple degrees in accounting, finance, and environmental science, and has extensive experience in sustainability and environmental analytics.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Fredy Bernal holds the position of Group Sustainability Reporting Lead at QBE Insurance, a role he has occupied since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he is responsible for overseeing sustainability reporting initiatives within the organization. His work focuses on integrating sustainability practices into the company's operations and ensuring compliance with relevant reporting standards.
Education and Expertise
Fredy Bernal has a strong educational background in accounting, finance, and sustainability. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, completing his studies from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Environmental Science from The University of Western Australia, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from RMIT University between 2008 and 2010 and a Diploma in Sustainability Studies from Swinburne University of Technology in 2012.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at QBE Insurance, Fredy Bernal worked at Veolia Australia and New Zealand as the Environmental Analytics & Reporting Manager from 2016 to 2021. His responsibilities included managing environmental data and reporting processes. He also served as a Carbon Consultant at SimplyCarbon in Perth, Australia, from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on carbon management strategies.
Sustainability Studies and Training
Fredy Bernal has pursued various studies in sustainability. He completed a course in Sustainability Studies at UNSW in 2016, which lasted for 11 months. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Sustainability Studies from Swinburne University of Technology in 2012. These educational experiences have equipped him with knowledge and skills relevant to sustainability practices and reporting.