Akriti Makhija
Sustainability Professional
Delhi,
Summary
Dynamic sustainability professional with proven experience at EY GDS, specializing in ESG reporting, benchmarking analysis, and sustainability assurance. Skilled in developing data-driven strategies to drive compliance, improve ESG ratings, and enhance stakeholder engagement. Adept at cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful, audit-ready sustainability outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
EYGDS
06.2022 - Current
- Worked proficiently in GHG Protocol (Scopes 1–3), SBTi-aligned frameworks, emissions benchmarking.
- Hands-on experience with GRI, TCFD, ISSB disclosures and sustainability narrative development.
- Experienced with Power BI, Excel-based dashboards, ESG KPI tracking and analysis
- Conducted limited assurance engagements for clients across sectors on non-financial KPIs.
- Pioneered data-driven sustainability initiatives by developing automated ESG data pipelines and dashboards, reducing manual errors and accelerating reporting cycles for timely strategic insights.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams (finance, compliance, sustainability) to improve ESG data governance and reporting maturity
Sustainability Freelance
Deloitte
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted ESG benchmarking of public and private companies across key sustainability indicators using GRI, TCFD, and SASB frameworks to deliver actionable insights on disclosure maturity, peer performance, and improvement areas.
Business Strategy Analyst
Emoha
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with the leadership team to support investment strategy and capital raising, contributing to a successful ₹30 Cr Pre-Series B funding round
- Proposed and implemented strategies that led to a 20% QoQ growth in social media traffic, enhancing the company’s digital visibility
- Managed high-impact projects, including investor presentations, pitch decks, and business deal support for future investment rounds
- Built data-driven growth models by analyzing marketing spends, customer acquisition costs, and ROI metrics to inform leadership decisions
- Integrated sustainability benchmarks into core business operations by aligning with global ESG practices and working on socially driven initiatives
Strategy and ESG Analyst
Acuity Knowledge Partners
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Analyzed Private Equity (PE) fund portfolios to assess ESG integration and management performance across diverse investment strategies
- Developed tailored ESG enhancement strategies for multiple PE funds, aligning with global frameworks and investor expectations
- Identified operational gaps and ESG reporting loopholes, providing actionable solutions that improved portfolio companies’ compliance and sustainability maturity
- Created detailed benchmarking reports and bespoke client presentations, leading to a 30% improvement in ESG ratings on third-party indices
- Collaborated with client teams to enhance transparency, reporting quality, and investor confidence through data-driven ESG initiatives
ESG Research Associate
Evalueserve
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Utilized internal databases and external sources (Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, MarketWatch) to gather and summarize industry-specific ESG and financial market intelligence
- Analyzed DJSI-listed publicly traded companies, identifying trends, disclosure gaps, and improvement areas
- Supported clients in enhancing sustainability disclosures, contributing to a 33% improvement in their DJSI score
- Reviewed sector-specific research reports and executed high-priority tasks from top-tier clients and data contributors, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Delivered actionable insights that aligned client ESG strategies with DJSI criteria and global sustainability benchmarks
Tax Analyst
PwC
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Filed monthly and quarterly GSTR returns for clients ensuring timely and accurate compliance with regulatory requirements
- Identified gaps and inconsistencies in client interpretations of GST guidelines
Education
MBA - Finance
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce Hons. -
Satyawati College(M), University of Delhi
Delhi 04.2001 -
Skills
ESG Reporting
Timeline
Assistant Manager
EYGDS
06.2022 - Current
Sustainability Freelance
Deloitte
02.2022 - 04.2022
Business Strategy Analyst
Emoha
06.2021 - 01.2022
Strategy and ESG Analyst
Acuity Knowledge Partners
10.2020 - 06.2021
ESG Research Associate
Evalueserve
10.2018 - 06.2020
Tax Analyst
PwC
10.2017 - 08.2018
MBA - Finance
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
04.2001 -
Bachelors of Commerce Hons. -
Satyawati College(M), University of Delhi
04.2001 -
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