aelalfy@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567, ext. 42288
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Dr. ElAlfy is a leading scholar in sustainability disclosure and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues, with a particular focus on non-financial reporting practices. His research explores the significance of sustainability risks and opportunities through a double materiality lens, connecting financial and non-financial metrics to aid decision-makers in promoting sustainable growth and responsible investment strategies. Dr. ElAlfy is a Co-investigator for the municipal net-zero action research partnership (N-ZAP ) project, reflecting his commitment to advancing sustainability at the local level. Additionally, he serves as the Associate Director of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Aeronautics (WISA), where he focuses on enhancing the ESG performance within the aeronautics sector.
Dr. ElAlfy brings extensive experience from his tenure in business development roles within multinational conglomerates such as Nestlé and 3M. During his time in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, he led marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, showcasing his ability to drive responsible business practices in diverse and complex markets. Furthermore, Dr. ElAlfy has been instrumental in the development and translation of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Universal and Sector Standards, reinforcing his status as a key contributor to the field of sustainability disclosure.
CoursesTaught
SUSM 602: Theories and Concepts of Sustainability Management
ENBUS 407: Corporate Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
ENBUS 302: Strategies for Environment and Business
Selected publications
Driver T., ElAlfy A., Weber O. (2023) The Future of Standardized Sustainability Reporting. Waterloo, ON: Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Oyegunle A., Weber O., ElAlfy A. (2023) Carbon Costs and Credit Risk in a Resource-Based Economy: Carbon Cost Impact on the Z-Score of Canadian TSX 260 Companies. Journal ofManagement and Sustainability, 13(1).
ElAlfy A., Geobey S., Weber O. (2021). The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): "A rising tide lifts all boats"? Global Reporting Implications in a Post SDGs World. the Journal of Applied Accounting Research. https://doi.org/10.1108/JAAR-06-2020-0116.
Folger-Laronde Z., Pashang S., Feor L., ElAlfy A. (2020). ESG ratings and financial performance of exchange-traded funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, 1-7.
ElAlfy A., Darwish K. M., Weber O. (2020). Corporations and sustainable development goals communication on social media: Corporate social responsibility or just another buzzword? Sustainable Development, 28(5), 1418 -1430.
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy – Sustainability Management 2020, University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON, Canada
Master of Arts – International Development Studies 2015, Saint Mary’s University – Halifax, NS, Canada
Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting and Finance 2005, Ain Shams University, School of Business – Cairo, Egypt
Research Interests
- Comprehensive Sustainability Reporting
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
- Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility
- Social Media Analytics and Corporate Sustainability
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) frameworks.