Dinesh R
Tirupur, TN
Summary
Sustainability Consultant with 4+ years of experience in ESG and sustainability advisory, specialising in ESG reporting, GHG accounting, climate risk, supplier sustainability, and sustainability ratings. Experienced in working with cross-functional teams and clients to assess ESG risks and opportunities and translate sustainability priorities into actionable strategies and initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Sustainability
General Carbon Advisory
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end sustainability advisory, covering ESG framework development, target setting, data management, performance improvement, and strategy implementation.
- Led GHG inventories, carbon footprint assessments, and climate risk assessments to support climate action and informed decision-making.
- Conducted Materiality and Double Materiality Assessments (DMA) to identify and prioritise key ESG impacts, risks, opportunities, and business priorities.
- Delivered sustainability, ESG, and integrated reporting engagements, supporting non-financial disclosures and assurance readiness in line with applicable standards.
- Conducted ESG benchmarking and sustainability rating assessments to identify gaps and recommend performance improvement opportunities.
- Supported Supplier Sustainability Assessments (SSA), including supplier engagement, data collection, response validation, and performance evaluation.
- Delivered ESG training and awareness sessions for functional teams to strengthen ESG ownership and data management practices.
- Provided functional and domain expertise for ESG tool development, defining user requirements and workflows to streamline ESG data collection and reporting.
Analyst
Zeitview (formerly DroneBase APAC)
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Utilized QGIS for spatial analysis and site assessments to support project planning.
- Facilitated report generation and quality assurance processes to enhance accuracy and reliability.
- Provided technical assistance and guidance to the team.
- Conducted visual inspections and assisted in construction and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with standards.
Intern
Chennai Metro Rail Limited
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Acquired hands-on experience in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes, environmental reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Built foundational understanding of assessment methodologies, contributing to compliance practices for Chennai Metro project.
Education
B. Tech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore01-2020
HSC board exam -
Vikas Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
Tirupur01-2016
SSLC board exam -
Wisdom Matriculation School
Tirupur01-2014
Skills
- GHG inventory management
- ESG strategy development
- Non-financial reporting
- ESG training development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Project planning
- Business development
- Client relationship management
Certification
- Certification in the GIAN (Global Initiative of Academics Networks) course conducted by the MHRD
- CSRD Fundamentals – Level 1
ESG Trainings
- Delivered BRSR training programmes in collaboration with ASCI, Hyderabad, for leading government organisations in India.
Social Links
Timeline
Manager – Sustainability
General Carbon Advisory
07.2022 - Current
Analyst
Zeitview (formerly DroneBase APAC)
10.2021 - 06.2022
Intern
Chennai Metro Rail Limited
02.2020 - 05.2020
B. Tech - Energy and Environmental Engineering
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
HSC board exam -
Vikas Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School
SSLC board exam -
Wisdom Matriculation School