Visarg Mishra

Results-driven CFI Certified ESG Analyst with 7+ years in ESG and sustainability consulting. Specializes in Scope 1-3 carbon accounting and GHG Protocol, developing impactful decarbonization and net-zero strategies. Utilizes advanced analytics to convert complex data into actionable insights, fostering measurable emission reductions. Knowledgeable in sustainability frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, BRSR, and TNFD.

Lead Associate - ESG at Ernst & Young (EY GDS) (2024-10 – Present)

• Worked with more than 50 clients on various engagements and ensured timely deliverables.
• Delivered limited assurance services to clients, ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Acquired practical experience in Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) implementation for diverse organizations.
• Sustainability & ESG Expertise: Focus on carbon management (Scope 1-3), GHG Protocol, emissions modeling, and staying aligned with evolving global sustainability regulations.
• Gained in-depth and hands on experience on CSRD.
• Established relationships within the sustainability and climate-tech ecosystem, enabling strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Cultivated relationships within sustainability and climate-tech ecosystem, facilitating strategic partnerships and knowledge sharing.
• Case & Client Management: Lead workstreams, solve business problems, and present clear, high-impact recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Work across teams in fast-paced environments while mentoring analysts and driving high-performance outcomes.
• Led cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and enhance service delivery efficiency.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve client engagement processes.
• Mentored junior associates, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
• Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional customer service skills which led to repeat business opportunities over time periods measured in years not months or weeks alone.
• Developed strong client relationships through exceptional service, resulting in long-term repeat business opportunities.
• Provided reasonable and limited assurance.

ESG Analyst (ESG-Services) at SG Analytics (2024-04 – 2024-10)

• Conducted ESG analysis of 200+ companies by analyzing 150 files per day.
• Deep dived into ESG research, materiality, and ESG benchmarking of various sectors (pharma, oil & gas, manufacturing, cement, and agriculture).
• In-depth analysis of companies following various reporting standards (GRI, IFRS, CDP, TNFD, SASB, BRSR).
• Calculated GHG emissions of different companies, formulizing methods to reduce emissions.
• Calculated GHG emissions for various companies and formulated reduction strategies.
• Conducted ESG analysis for 200+ companies, analyzing 150 files daily to ensure thorough evaluation.
• Developed comprehensive reports on data insights, enhancing stakeholder presentations with actionable recommendations.
• Mentored junior analysts in best practices for data interpretation and reporting.

Assistant Professor (Economics) at RKDF University (2016-03 – 2021-01)

• Gained strong leadership skills by managing government and university research projects from start to finish. Published eight research papers and presented them at different international conferences.
• Planned lessons on energy economics, carbon markets, advanced microeconomics, environmental economics and econometrics.
• Exposed students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
• Built positive relationships to enhance student engagement and collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership by managing projects by managing government and university research projects from start to finish. Published eight research papers and presented them at different international conferences.
• Collaborated with local companies and government to develop strategies that reduced plastic waste by 28%.

Research Assistant at Ministry of Forest, Environment & Climate Change (Government of Madhya Pradesh) (2015-01 – 2015-06)

Conducted statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis on climate change effects on agriculture and agribusiness in fast-paced laboratory environment.

• Utilized advanced analytical software such as SPSS, R, PYTHON and MS Excel to analyze data sets.
• Developed sustainability strategies and delivered consulting services to clients.
• Collaborated with team of 24 professionals to tackle complex business challenges.
• Collaborated with diverse team of 24 professionals to address complex business challenges.

MBA in Sustainable Development & Management – Nalanda University (2024-05)

Master of Arts in Economics – APS University (2015-05)

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Financial Accounting – APS University (2013-06)