Lovish Ahuja
Gurgaon
Summary
With extensive global experience in sustainability and public affairs, I specialize in stakeholder engagement and integrating sustainability solutions into business strategies. I've successfully led transformative ESG initiatives, driving impactful sustainability frameworks and community investments. My work demonstrates a strong blend of leadership and strategic foresight in environmental stewardship.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Public Affairs (System Design Head-Asia and South Africa)
TOMRA Systems ASA
Gurgaon
01.2020 - Current
- I lead the Circular System Design function for Asia and South Africa within the Public Affairs department, reporting to the Global Head of System Design
- My focus is on collaborating with stakeholders—such as policymakers, brands, packaging producers, and waste management companies—to create circular economy solutions, specifically targeting municipal solid waste
- I manage a team of 15 ESG/Advocacy experts across these regions
Group Head Sustainability/ESG
GHCL Limited
Noida
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Led the Sustainability & CSR function at the group level, reporting directly to the Group CEO
- Promoted business continuity and visibility through stakeholder engagement and sustainability initiatives
- Developed a sustainability framework across three business verticals
- Drove strategic initiatives such as GHG foot printing, renewable energy, circularity principles, and a Zero Harm culture
- Managed community investments (~$3M/year)
- Enhanced supply chain sustainability
- Oversaw ESG reporting and created a CEO Sustainability Dashboard
Head Sustainability-Corporate
Vedanta Limited
Gurgaon
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Led the group-wide sustainability function, overseeing performance and deliverables across 55 global sites
- Key accomplishments include:
- Engaged with stakeholders, including policy advocacy, to ensure business continuity
- Developed and implemented the group’s sustainability vision and blueprint
- Led specialized group level sustainability projects in areas such as climate change, waste-to-resource, tailing dam risk management, and modern slavery
- Managed $60M in annual HSE and CSR expenditures
- Oversaw annual sustainability disclosures and represented Vedanta on national and international platforms
Assistant Manager-Environment
Ambuja Cement (Holcim Limited)
New Delhi
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed environmental impact assessments for greenfield and brownfield expansion projects, including permitting and approvals
Executive Officer-Environment
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
New Delhi
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Developed and supported implementation of management systems such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and SA 8000 for various Indian Industries
Education
Registered as Professional Natural Scientist -
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
01.2016
Management Development Programme (MDP) -
Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow
Lucknow, India01.2010
Master’s - environmental science, Policy, and Management
European universities
01.2007
Research Associate - Sustainability
BRASS Centre, Cardiff University
01.2006
Diploma - Indian Environmental Law
Indian Law Institute
New Delhi, India01.2005
IEMA (UK) Approved Advanced Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditors Course -
01.2005
Bachelor’s - environmental engineering
Delhi College of Engineering
01.2003
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement & Liaison
- Circularity & Holistic Resource Solutions
- Supply Chain Sustainability
- Net Zero Strategies
- Impact Assessment & Mitigation
- Risk Mitigation (HSE & Community)
- Community Social Investments
- Sustainability Reporting & Disclosures
Academic Interests
Visiting faculty and lecturer for various undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Sustainability and CSR at institutions such as IIM Lucknow, NITIE, XIMB, CIPET, Lund University.
Timeline
Vice President Public Affairs (System Design Head-Asia and South Africa)
TOMRA Systems ASA
01.2020 - Current
Group Head Sustainability/ESG
GHCL Limited
05.2017 - 12.2020
Head Sustainability-Corporate
Vedanta Limited
01.2008 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager-Environment
Ambuja Cement (Holcim Limited)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Executive Officer-Environment
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
01.2003 - 01.2007
Registered as Professional Natural Scientist -
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
Management Development Programme (MDP) -
Indian Institute of Management-Lucknow
Master’s - environmental science, Policy, and Management
European universities
Research Associate - Sustainability
BRASS Centre, Cardiff University
Diploma - Indian Environmental Law
Indian Law Institute
IEMA (UK) Approved Advanced Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditors Course -
Bachelor’s - environmental engineering
Delhi College of Engineering
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