MAHAPRASAD RATH

Sustainability professional with over two years of experience at General Carbon Advisory Services Private Limited, specialising in BRSR reporting, stakeholder engagement, and conducting materiality assessments with diverse stakeholder groups. Key expertise includes developing ESG roadmaps, setting sustainability targets, and preparing ESG reports aligned with GRI and other standards. Conducted peer benchmarking and supported clients in enhancing ESG performance. Successfully worked with clients across diverse sectors, including Pharmaceuticals, IT, Technology, Gaming, Hospitality, and Waste Management, delivering tailored and impactful sustainability solutions.

The primary objective of the study was to eliminate intermediaries or middlemen by introducing Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for farmers. The focus was on educating farmers about the values and importance of the direct selling of goods in the Sinapali Block.

Worked on the following projects:

• Green Belt and Carbon Sequestration at one site of CII.
• Reduction in pH alkalinity by vegetation at RMP 8 at the Renukut Plant.
• Biodiversity assessment and feasibility study for the RMP 8 site with the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) team.