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Prabhu Narayan Singh

Gurgaon
Prabhu Narayan Singh

Summary

Seasoned ESG professional with rich experience of reporting and assessing on Sustainability parameters while working with reputed organizations and voluntary associations with Confederation of Indian Industries (CII-ITC Centre of excellence). Successfully conducted numerous E&S studies for renewable energy projects (Utility Scale Ground Mounted Solar / Wind / Solar PV Cell Manufacturing / EHV Transmission line projects) to qualify for financial clearances from international funding agencies such as IFC, ADB, World Bank, IREDA etc.

Exceptional skill of digitizing systems for collection of relevant information for ESG disclosures in line with world class sustainability standards. Hands on experience of driving special projects leading to effective carbon foot print management and net zero initiatives, aligning key internal stakeholders for improving overall ESG profile of the organization resulting in better ratings for business advantage.

Exceptional skills in developing and leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Self-motivated leader adept at managing large teams as well as influencing cross functional teams by showcasing the bigger picture and its relevance to each one and ensuring the on-time delivery of complex projects. Certified coach and trainer from Dale Carnegie, DuPont Sustainable Solutions and others. Key recognitions include Best Leader Award from ReNew Power, Best Assessor from CII, Individual Safety Award from Safety & Quality Forum (Institution of Engineers).

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Vikram Solar Limited
Gurgaon

Head ESG
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Build and lead ESG function for organization to meet strategic objectives of business.
    • Act as trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership, partnering in strategic planning, annual planning, and organizational-level operations directly reporting to CEO.
    • Keeping ESG profile of the organization up to date for reference to the existing and potential stakeholders.
    • Ensuring implementation of world class ESG practices across all operational sites to meet qualifying criteria of global customers for the supply of solar modules.
    • Ensuring timely submission of annual reports to UNFCCC on Climate Neutral Now Initiatives, completion of periodic assessment of global rating agency Eco Vadis to remain in the list of qualified suppliers of solar modules globally.

ReNew Power
Gurgaon, Haryana

AVP QHSE & Business Excellence (Head - ESG/EHS)
Oct.2018 - Jun.2022 (3 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Developed Environmental and Social Management System compliant with world class standards including IFC performance standards / ADB reference framework and world bank group general EHS guidelines for conducting ESIA /ESDD and EHS governance systems of Solar / Wind /Transmission / Hydro / BESS projects for funding and refinancing.
    • Digitized compliance tracking and KPI reporting system in view of diversified high-risk project execution as well as O&M operational sites of more than 150 numbers. Developed and implemented governance system for effective tracking and review of ESG performance involving business leaders across all sites.
    • Keeping ESG / EHS management systems up to date by engaging with DSS (DuPont Sustainable Solutions), British Safety Council, ERM, EPMC, TUV, etc. to get external perspective.
    • Managed team performance through appraisals, mentoring, and career development plans for more than 45 qualified ESG and EHS professionals to keep them engaged and motivated to achieve business goals with respect to global ESG standards and remain compliant to international lenders and our internal high standard benchmarks.

FLSmidth India Private Limited
Chennai, Tamilnadu

DGM EHS (ESG /EHS Manager)
04.2014 - 10.2018

Job overview

• SPOC for compilation of emission (scope 1, 2 & 3) and EHS data for disclosure to internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading initiatives related to energy efficiency, water conservation and switching to renewable energy sources. Installation of 500 KW captive solar power plant in Bawal Plant and wheeling of power (open access) for 1MW from wind mill in Tamilnadu, reuse of treated water were the key initiatives.
• Coordinator for the group certification project for Integrated Management system. Supported Denmark team for preparing and implementing IMS by visiting sites in Denmark.
• Achieved 1000 LTI Free Days for all Manufacturing Units in India and commendations from global Head Quarter. The case study was shared in other regions as best practices for implementation across the group.

Mondelez India Private Limited
Gwalior, MP

Regional EHS Manager
03.2013 - 04.2014

Job overview

• Developed and implemented systems to recycle the wastes generated from the plant, achieved the target of zero landfill and zero incineration.
• Responsible for managing and reporting of Sustainability KPI’s for the Central region of Mondelez India operations in line with GRI G4 guidelines through Enablon.
• Leading initiatives for reuse of chocolate waste as animal feed, packaging waste as fuel to boilers in cement plants, and recycling of tertiary treated water to boiler for steam generation and filtrate to utilities for domestic use and gardening as appropriate.
• Identified two high priority standards for the central region and implemented (LOTOTO and 360-degree Machine Guarding).
• Safe execution of Expansion Project -Samriddhi at Malanpur Site involving installation and commissioning of new product lines for Perk, Five Star and related utilities expansion such as boiler, Effluent treatment plant and tertiary treatment systems (RO and MEE) for water recycling.

Tata Motors
Lucknow, UP

Senior Manager - Safety
03.2008 - 03.2013

Job overview

• Responsible for monthly / annual reporting of sustainability metrics for annual disclosure and sustainability report in accordance with GRI G4 guidelines.
• Single Point of Contact for DuPont – Tata Motors partnership project in Lucknow Plant. Had the opportunity to manage the entire engagement cycle starting from Safety Perception Survey until implementation of standards and monitoring of the same. Learned and implemented Safety Observation System, Incident Investigation System, Contractor Safety Management System etc.
• Trained facilitator for modules such as Safety Management Fundamentals, Incident investigation and Leading Safety Efforts for line Managers. Underwent rigorous certification programs from DuPont and Dale Carnegie for getting certified as ready to facilitate.
• Lead the EHS function for safe execution of Green Field Project (Eastern Complex) of Tata Motors Lucknow. (315 Acres project with state-of-the-art Paint Shop, BIW, Assembly lines, Propane storage Vessels, Main Receiving Station (Power), ETP/STP, 500-meter-long Flyover and Roads.

Heinz India Private Limited
Aligarh, UP

Environmental Health and Safety Manager
02.2007 - 03.2008

Job overview

• Implemented systems related to waste disposal and energy efficiency
• Implemented EHS Management systems in line with global requirement for all Heinz affiliates worldwide in Aligarh and Bangalore factory resulting in improvement of score from 65 to 80%.
• Implemented Systems related to emergency preparedness and firefighting including upkeep of fire extinguishers and training of fire responders and conducting periodic drills.
• Safe execution of co-generation plant for power as well as steam generation for plant operations

HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Renukoot, UP

Engineer
11.1993 - 08.2006

Job overview

• Selected through Campus Interview to work with commissioning engineers’ team from Davy Mckey UK for state of the art 4- Hi Cold Rolling Mill, finishing lines and annealing furnaces. Implemented Integrated Management System, Member of WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Club for the organization.

Education

Sikkim Manipal University
India

Master of Business Administration from Environmental Management
07.2014

Regional Labor Institute
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from Industrial Safety
07.2006

Institution Of Engineers (India)
Kolkata

Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
03.2002

Skills

  • Carbon foot print management
  • ESIA / ESDD / EIA / ESMP
  • Sustainability Assessor
  • SA 8000 (Social Impact of operations -Solar Manufacturing)
  • Corporate Governance Systems
  • Companies Act
  • EHS Management Systems
  • Risk & Compliance Management
  • Team & Talent Builder
  • Subject Matter Expert - ESG
  • Subject Matter Expert - EHS
  • Digitization - Genusite / Benchmark , Enablon, SAP,
  • Dashboarding and visualization - Power BI
  • Incident Management - developing and implementing Eight step process
  • Incident Investigation - RCFA / Fault tree Analysis
  • ESG Management for Renewable Energy Projects / O&M -( Solar / Wind, BESS, Hydro etc)
  • ESG aspects of EHV Power Transmission Systems
  • ISO Management Systems - (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015)
  • DuPont / British Safety Council Safety Systems
  • Coach and trainer on multiple ESG topics
  • HIRA / Aspect Impact Assessment

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Head ESG

Vikram Solar Limited
09.2022 - Current

AVP QHSE & Business Excellence (Head - ESG/EHS)

ReNew Power
Oct.2018 - Jun.2022 (3 years & 8 months)

DGM EHS (ESG /EHS Manager)

FLSmidth India Private Limited
04.2014 - 10.2018

Regional EHS Manager

Mondelez India Private Limited
03.2013 - 04.2014

Senior Manager - Safety

Tata Motors
03.2008 - 03.2013

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Heinz India Private Limited
02.2007 - 03.2008

Engineer

HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LIMITED
11.1993 - 08.2006

Sikkim Manipal University

Master of Business Administration from Environmental Management

Regional Labor Institute

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety from Industrial Safety

Institution Of Engineers (India)

Bachelor of Engineering from Mechanical Engineering
Prabhu Narayan Singh