Abhishek Sharma
ESG & Sustainability Lead | Climate Strategy & Reporting Expert
Summary
Results-driven ESG professional with 13+ years of experience in environmental sustainability, GHG accounting, ESG reporting, and decarbonization strategy. Skilled in implementing regulatory-aligned frameworks like SEBI-BRSR, GRI, CDP, and IFRS to improve ESG ratings through structured benchmarking and internal governance. Specializes in Scope 3 emissions, water and natural asset accounting, and leading sustainability steering support. Demonstrated leadership in ESG assurance, stakeholder engagement, and internal carbon pricing strategies globally.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Sustainability Lead Advisor
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
06.2024 - Current
- Leading ESG regulatory alignment and assurance processes across client operations.
- Supporting natural capital and GHG data tracking initiatives across SE Asia, North America and Europe.
- Preparing SEBI-BRSR aligned disclosures and supporting assurance processes.
- Providing strategic support to sustainability steering committees and ESG governance.
ESG Lead
Futurebridge
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed Scope 3 improvement roadmaps and implemented internal carbon pricing for large enterprises.
- Managed ESG ratings strategy, boosting client rankings through targeted improvements and benchmarking.
- Conducted water footprint risk assessments and integrated findings into broader sustainability strategy.
- Led stakeholder communication on ESG assurance, decarbonization, and risk disclosures.
Principal Consultant
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered ESG diagnostic and due diligence engagements focused on GHG inventories and sustainability disclosures.
- Supported CDP and DJSI responses, aligning data verification and assurance protocols.
- Conducted research and secretarial support for internal ESG strategy forums and steering committees.
Senior ESG Consultant
Sustainable Values Investors
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Built ESG integration plans for manufacturers focusing on GHG, supply chain risks, and corporate governance.
- Provided client benchmarking insights to elevate sustainability rankings.
Responsible Supply Chain Manager
Genpact
09.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed responsible sourcing strategy integrating Scope 3 emissions and ESG risk metrics.
- Advised on ESG KPI tracking and stakeholder engagement across procurement functions.
Supply Chain Procurement SME
Accenture
07.2013 - 09.2014
- Provided technical support for carbon accounting, ESG strategy in procurement, and reporting for European operations.
- Engaged in cross-functional projects on sustainability and rightsholder engagement.
Operations Supervisor
Tech Mahindra
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Contributed to environmental CSR project oversight and data reporting improvement initiatives.
- Assisted in ESG report preparation and proposal support for prospective clients.
Education
Global MBA -
Bologna Business School
10.2016 - 07.2018
Masters in International Studies - undefined
University Paul-Valery
09.2010 - 07.2012
International Relations (Hons) - undefined
University of Rajasthan
09.2007 - 07.2010
Skills
GHG Accounting & Verification
Scope 3 Emissions Strategy & Decarbonization
Water Footprint Risk Assessment
Natural Asset Accounting
ESG Benchmarking & Ratings Management (CDP, DJSI, EcoVadis)
Sustainability Steering Committee Support
Regulatory Reporting (GRI, BRSR, IFRS, CSRD)
ESG Assurance & Framework Development
Internal Carbon Pricing
Environmental CSR Project Oversight
Certification
ESG Specialist, Corporate Finance Institute, 2022
Sustainability Learning
- TCFD Sustainability Professional, TCFD Institute, 2024
- GRI Fundamentals, Udemy, 2023
- Advancing Sustainable Development in Practice, UNCC, 2024
- Introduction to Sustainable Finance Taxonomies, UN CC, 2023
- IFRS S1 and S2, IFRS, 2025
- Gender Equality and Human Rights in Climate Action and Renewable Energy, UNCC, 2023
- Climate Change International Legal Regime, UNCC, 2023
Timeline
Sustainability Lead Advisor
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
06.2024 - Current
ESG Lead
Futurebridge
08.2022 - 03.2024
Principal Consultant
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
10.2019 - 06.2022
Senior ESG Consultant
Sustainable Values Investors
11.2017 - 05.2019
Global MBA -
Bologna Business School
10.2016 - 07.2018
Responsible Supply Chain Manager
Genpact
09.2014 - 07.2016
Supply Chain Procurement SME
Accenture
07.2013 - 09.2014
Operations Supervisor
Tech Mahindra
09.2012 - 04.2013
Masters in International Studies - undefined
University Paul-Valery
09.2010 - 07.2012
International Relations (Hons) - undefined
University of Rajasthan
09.2007 - 07.2010