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.
