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Diksha Singh Thakur

Pune

Summary

Results-driven ESG Research Analyst with over two years of experience in ESG data analysis, sustainability reporting, and impact assessment. Additionally, I have 3 years of expertise in management consulting, business process re-engineering, and strategy development. Proven track record of optimizing ESG data processes, leading to increased efficiency, reduced compliance risks, and improved sustainability performance for organizations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior ESG Data Analyst

GIST Advisory Pvt Ltd
Noida
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Spearheaded ESG data gathering and validation processes, enhancing data accuracy by 30%.
  • Executed in-depth sustainability assessments, discovering opportunities to reduce carbon footprints and save $1.2 million annually.
  • Developed impact valuations and benchmarked company performance, leading to improved ESG scores, and higher investor confidence.
  • Collaborated with the engineering team for User Analysis Testing (UAT), and refined ESG data processing workflows, increasing efficiency by 25%.
  • Provided strategic recommendations to clients, enabling them to enhance sustainability initiatives, and achieve a 20% reduction in operational emissions.
  • Assisted clients in aligning with the EU Taxonomy and BRSR reporting requirements, reducing compliance risks, and increasing regulatory adherence.

Key Projects:

  • ESG Benchmarking & Strategy Development for a Fortune 500 Tech Company: Conducted in-depth ESG benchmarking and provided data-driven insights, helping the client improve sustainability initiatives and attract impact investors.
  • ESG Data Process Optimization: Automated sustainability data extraction workflows, reducing data processing time by 20%, and improving reporting accuracy.

Business Consultant

BIZ catalyst
Pune
07.2018 - 01.2022
  • Developed business strategies that increased operational efficiency by 35% through process automation and workflow optimization.
  • Conducted due diligence for investment projects, identifying key risks and opportunities that influenced investment decisions worth over $5 million.
  • Analyzed business workflows and recommended restructuring solutions, leading to a 25% increase in profitability for multiple clients.
  • Managed stakeholder communication, project reporting, and business transformation initiatives, enhancing decision-making, and organizational efficiency.
  • Key Projects:
  • Business Process Re-engineering for an Auto Parts Manufacturer: Identified inefficiencies in the supply chain, implemented process improvements, and reduced operational costs by 20%.
  • Investment Due Diligence for a FMCG company: Conducted an in-depth feasibility analysis that guided a $2 million investment decision, mitigating financial risks for the investors.
  • Digital Transformation for a Packaging Firm: Led a transition to automated reporting and digital workflows, improving productivity by 30%.

Education

MBA - Financial Management

Sau. Leela Kishor Mamidwar Institute of Management
Chandrapur, Maharashtra
09-2021

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronic Engineering

R.C.E.R.T, Chandrapur
06-2018

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Statistical modeling
  • Data visualization
  • Sustainability assessments
  • Visual data representation
  • ETL processes
  • Impact valuations
  • Data interpretation
  • Structured query language (SQL)
  • Reporting Frameworks (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy)

Certification

1) CSRD FUNDAMENTALS (CSRD Institute)

2) Deep Dive on the Double Materiality Assessment for CSRD Reporting (Greenomy Academy)

3) Net Zero 101: What, Why and How (UN CC:Learn)

4) Deep dive into the CSRD & ESRS for corporate (Greenomy Academy)

5) Deep dive into the gap analysis for CSRD reporting. (Greenomy Academy)

6) Introduction to the EU Taxonomy and Sustainable Finance (Greenomy Academy)

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Senior ESG Data Analyst

GIST Advisory Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2023

Business Consultant

BIZ catalyst
07.2018 - 01.2022

MBA - Financial Management

Sau. Leela Kishor Mamidwar Institute of Management

Bachelors of Engineering - Electronic Engineering

R.C.E.R.T, Chandrapur
Diksha Singh Thakur