Shailendra Joshi

Seasoned Environmental & Sustainability leader with 25+ years of expertise in driving Net Zero pathways, ESG frameworks, SDG integration, climate strategy, and CSR initiatives for large-scale real estate, infrastructure, automobile and aviation organizations.

Head - ESG - Birla Estates Pvt. Ltd. (Aditya Birla Real Estate) - Mumbai

(2023-08)

• Developed and executed the organization-wide ESG strategy aligned with Net Zero targets.
• Led participation in GRESB, achieving a 100/100 score for the development portfolio and securing sector leadership for the company.
• Drove SBTi commitment and formulated the corporate decarbonization strategy.
• Implemented RE100 initiatives, delivering renewable energy projects across the portfolio.
• Collaborated with IFC and the Finance team to secure ₹400+ crore in green financing for the organization.
• Led ESG and BRSR reporting for Aditya Birla Real Estate.
• Delivered Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Waste implementation across the commercial portfolio.
• Conducted embodied carbon assessments, managed green building certifications, and carried out climate risk assessments for the entire Birla Estates portfolio.
• Strengthened supply chain sustainability through supplier environmental assessments and greening initiatives.
• Advanced avoided emissions initiatives through the adoption of green materials and products across projects.

Assistant Vice President - ESG - Brookfield Properties India Ltd. - Gurugram

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

• Led the development of the ESG framework and Net Zero roadmap for 33+ assets of Brookfield Properties across India.
• Secured a 5-Star rating for all assets under the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB).
• Spearheaded the SBTi commitment process and formulated the decarbonization strategy for BP India's REIT assets.
• Developed a Green Financing strategy for new developments in collaboration with Sustainalytics.
• Contributed to the creation of assessment models for CDP and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for real estate portfolios.
• Established a centralized online data collection and processing system aligned with GRI indicators.
• Oversaw implementation of resource efficiency projects across water, energy, fuel, and other key operational areas.

Head - Environment & Sustainability - Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Limited (Noida International Airport) - Noida, UP

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Developed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Net Zero Roadmap for Noida International Airport.
• Designed and proposed the Environmental Policy for airport construction and operations.
• Identified relevant SDGs and created an implementation roadmap for the airport's construction phase.
• Led initiatives in green energy, circular water and waste management, rainwater harvesting, and adoption of green fuels for the airport.
• Secured key environmental approvals from MoEF&CC and UPPCB.
• Developed Social Impact Assessment (SIA) plans for greenfield airport projects.
• Prepared the Construction Environmental & Social Management Plan (CESMP) for airport development.
• Designed and implemented the Tree Cutting & Transplantation Plan for the project site.
• Prepared tender documentation for a 35 MW solar farm at the airport.
• Conducted gap assessment studies to initiate Corporate Environmental Requirement (CER) projects.
• Developed Environmental & Sustainability requirements for EPC tender packages.
• Prepared the Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Roadmap for the greenfield airport site.
• Formulated restoration plans for ponds and water bodies within the project area.
• Mapped ongoing sustainability initiatives under the SDG and ESG frameworks

General Manager - Corporate Environment & Sustainability & CSR - Mumbai International Airport Limited (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) - Mumbai

(2010-10 - 2020-12)

• Implemented the Carbon Disclosure Project & CAMS (Carbon Accounting and Management System) for Mumbai Airport.
• Liaison with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC), MPCB for Environmental clearance, approvals and other related issues
• Contribute the framing of upcoming policies for affirmative environmental/social impact of airport operations with MPCB/MCGM
• Implemented Sustainability Management Framework at MIAL and Publishing Sustainability Report as per Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines for CSMI Airport.
• Developed the carbon roadmap for the airport and achieved the status of Carbon Neutral Airport
• Management Representative for ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 standards certification.
• Instrumental in achieving LEED Platinum certification for Terminal 2.
• Carry our environmental impact assessments at site as a pre-requisite to get project approval.
• Experience of Public hearing for large scale projects

Manager - Corporate Safety & Environment - Tata BlueScope Steel Limited - Pune, Maharashtra

(2008-08 - 2010-10)

• Developed Safety & Environmental Management System as per ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 across 4 locations in India and 1 location Srilanka of Tata BlueScope Steel
• Conducted the Environmental Due diligence study for new factory location at Jamshedpur.
• Liaison with Government Agencies like MPCB, MIDC for approvals
• Ensures Environmental and Safety legal compliance of all 5 factory location.
• Leads the investigation team for any type of safety incident
• Conduct various trainings on Environment & Safety

Dy. Manager - Safety & Environment - General Motors India Pvt Ltd - Talegaon, Pune

(2006-11 - 2008-08)

• Environmental Due diligence study for site selection of a new factory location.
• Handling hazardous chemical storage at Talegaon Plant.
• Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment study for the plant at Talegaon, Pune.
• Member for the project site selection committee at General Motors.
• Implemented all the environmental protection systems such as STP, ETP, Waste management.
• Liaison with various the government agencies for all types of environmental and safety approvals for a new project.

Environmental Protection Engineer - Motor Industries Company Ltd (MICO) BOSCH - Nashik

(1999-08 - 2006-11)

• Coordinate for implementation of environmental & safety management systems at Nasik Plant
• Handling Hazardous chemical storage
• Ensures operation of Sewage Treatment plant, Effluent Treatment plant, Incineration unit.
• Worked on all types of legal approvals and submission of Environment & Safety.
• Conducted Environmental trainings for workers.

BE - Environment Engineering

M. Tech - Env. Science & Technology

Advanced Diploma - Industrial Safety (ADIS)