ANOOP VIJAYAN
Sustainability And Environmental Director
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Strategic Sustainability & Net Zero Leader with 20+ years of international experience driving decarbonization, ESG compliance, climate strategy, and green building excellence across MENA, UK, Canada, and APAC.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
11
11
Certificates
Work History
Practice Manager – Sustainability Consultant
AtkinsRéalis – Global Technology Centre
11.2024 - Current
- Lead global Net Zero and decarbonization programs.
- Manage ESG, certifications, and embodied carbon strategies.
- Technical lead for BREEAM, LEED, WELL.
- Lead Salix PSDS4, IATA, LTC portfolios.
- Capability development across regions.
- Improved practice revenue through effective financial management and strategic cost reductions.
- Oversaw accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
- Built frameworks for zero-waste operations and assisted employees with maintaining compliance with goals.
- Collected data, evaluated trends, and authored in-depth reports detailing findings and proposing recommendations for each issue.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
- Enhanced company sustainability by conducting comprehensive environmental assessments and identifying areas for improvement.
- Conducted thorough life cycle assessments for products and services, leading to more informed decision-making regarding materials and processes.
- Served as an advocate for corporate sustainability by participating in conferences and industry forums, sharing best practices and promoting awareness of environmental issues.
- Provided expert guidance on green building design, contributing to the creation of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible structures.
- Managed carbon footprint analysis projects to identify opportunities for emissions reductions, guiding clients towards climate-positive actions.
- Promoted renewable energy adoption by creating tailored strategies based on client needs and industry trends.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Evaluated practice workflows regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes efficiently.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for practice growth.
Associate Director – Sustainability
Conserve Solutions WLL – GCC
Middle East
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Led ESG reporting, GRI disclosures, carbon audits.
- Integrated carbon KPIs into masterplans.
- Developed emission reduction frameworks.
- Introduced digital carbon tools and training.
- Led teams of up to 50+ Engineers and professionals, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to share innovative ideas and providing resources for professional development.
- Improved overall team efficiency by streamlining project management processes and implementing new collaboration tools.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, ensuring financial goals were met while maintaining optimal resource allocation across departments.
Head of Sustainability
Binghatti Developers / DSOA
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Authored Green Building governance and embodied carbon benchmarks.
- Led Net Zero planning for DSOA.
- Reviewed 150+ sustainability compliance packages.
- Reduced overall energy consumption through the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and process improvements.
- Implemented green building principles in facility design projects, resulting in reduced energy costs and improved occupant comfort levels.
- Evaluated supplier performance against defined sustainability criteria to ensure alignment with organizational values and goals.
- Initiated and managed carbon offset projects to support the company''s greenhouse gas reduction targets.
- Increased brand recognition as a sustainability leader by participating in industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
- Enhanced stakeholder communication regarding company sustainability efforts through regular updates via newsletters, presentations, website content updates.
- Improved company sustainability performance by developing and implementing comprehensive environmental management systems.
- Championed corporate social responsibility efforts by integrating ethical sourcing policies into procurement procedures.
- Educated employees on best practices for reducing their personal environmental footprint, promoting a culture of sustainability within the organization.
- Orchestrated cutting-edge recycling programs, important environmental improvement projects and other sustainability strategies.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies in collaboration with other professionals.
Projects Manager – Carbon & Environment
PSDI
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Delivered LEED, Estidama, GSAS certifications.
- Executed carbon footprint, EIA, ESG audits.
- Created carbon dashboards.
- Successfully managed over 250 projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Enhanced team performance with targeted training programs, addressing skill gaps and promoting professional development.
- Led cross-functional teams to successful project completions, improving team cohesion and productivity with effective leadership strategies.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions, ensuring thorough documentation and effective handovers.
Energy Engineer
MECSD – Pacific Controls
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Performed energy audits for major sectors.
- Supported early-phase LEED programs.
- Developed sustainability KPIs.
- Facilitated clear communication between all project participants by holding regular progress meetings and providing detailed status updates.
- Advised clients or colleagues on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, sustainable design or energy auditing.
- Performed audits on building systems to collect data on energy used by HVAC, electrical and lighting controls.
- Reviewed architectural, mechanical or electrical plans or specifications to evaluate energy efficiency.
- Conducted on-site engineering audits for proposed projects to support costing and estimations.
- Trained and provided project scope guidance to produce high quality, on-time and on-budget deliverables across all teams.
- Played a key role in winning competitive bids by crafting compelling proposals that showcased the team''s expertise and capabilities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented projects by monitoring and analyzing post-implementation data, ensuring optimal results.
- Empowered clients to make informed decisions regarding energy efficiency improvements by providing thorough explanations of potential benefits, costs, and payback periods.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated energy conservation measures for large-scale projects.
- Conducted rigorous cost-benefit analyses for potential projects, enabling informed decision-making among stakeholders.
- Delivered presentations to clients and stakeholders, explaining complex technical concepts in an accessible manner.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending conferences, workshops, and maintaining memberships in relevant professional organizations.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences
IGNOU
04.2001 -
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University
01-2005
International Diploma - HSE Engineering (Level 6)
European Safety Council
Skills
Net Zero Pathways
Certification
LEED AP (BD+C, O+M)
Quote
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.
Stephen Hawking
Timeline
Practice Manager – Sustainability Consultant
AtkinsRéalis – Global Technology Centre
11.2024 - Current
Associate Director – Sustainability
Conserve Solutions WLL – GCC
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head of Sustainability
Binghatti Developers / DSOA
01.2017 - 01.2023
Projects Manager – Carbon & Environment
PSDI
01.2009 - 01.2017
Energy Engineer
MECSD – Pacific Controls
01.2005 - 01.2009
Master of Science - Environmental Sciences
IGNOU
04.2001 -
B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering
Kerala University
International Diploma - HSE Engineering (Level 6)
European Safety Council