Pragya Pandey
Seattle
Summary
A Passionate and self-motivated individual with 7+ years of experience in handling and managing ESG, CSR, and Sustainability-related projects with a detailed focus and collaborative approach in alignment with the dynamic policies, processes, frameworks, regulations, and stakeholders' requirements. I strive to associate myself with organizations working in the Energy, Environment, and ESG sectors in areas like Sustainability, Reporting, Climate Change, CSR, Research, Government Relations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Consultancy to bring about Sustainable Impact with the skills of strong communication, leadership, and expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consultant
Ernst and Young Associates LLP
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Handled a team of two/three and orchestrated improvement in ESG projects through in-depth research and analysis of existing policies and initiatives and developed sustainability strategies accordingly by considering cost-effectiveness, and stakeholder demands in collaboration with the team.
- Conducted materiality assessment, collected data, and authored in-depth reports detailing findings and developing short and long-term solutions for each material issue.
- Developing business proposals for prospective clients across India for expansion and providing ESG services.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion and skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Senior Associate -ESG
Apex Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
- End-to-end project management with tasks prioritized to meet tight deadlines, pitching in to assist others with project duties by assigning relevant tasks based on qualifications and skill set.
- Developed more than 50 in-depth ESG due diligence reports independently and with a team for investors-backed portfolio companies in private market space across the USA, UK, and European markets for pragmatic decision-making.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Management: Defined work plans in alignment with stakeholder requirements to achieve improved stakeholder satisfaction by quickly and effectively addressing concerns.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining a culture of collaboration.
- Supported product team in the launch of new carbon related products and an ESG rating product for sports industry through in-depth research and market analysis.
- Utilized customer feedback to improve product offerings.
Senior Manager - Sustainability and CSR
RSM GC Advisory Services Private Limited
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Developed key strategic alliances and partnerships for the Bangalore region concerning Sustainability and CSR.
- End-to-end sustainability-related project implementation, management, execution, and documentation.
- Conducted training and research, handled marketing and content from 2018-2021 and deployed stakeholder engagement plans and feedbacks.
- CSR Audit and rolling out of CSR interventions for Social Impact.
- Other responsibilities include – Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Data Analytics, Non-Financial Reporting, ESG Risk, Social Audit, and Materiality Assessment Gap Analysis, Sustainable Supply Chain, Carbon, and Water Disclosures.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Expanded the business in the Bengaluru region and maintained strong client relationships.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
Deputy Manager
ICICI Wealth
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Assessed and analyzed portfolio of 200+ HNI clients and delivered role of financial advisor and solution manager to requirements, problems and issues faced by HNI's
- Customer Relationship Management: Built and maintained relationship with customers by providing best possible solutions and treatment.
- Suggested asset allocation and capital appreciation based on risk appetite and profiling of customer.
- Devised financial planning schemes for customer as per parameters such as Age, Mortality Rate, Income, Family Members, etc. among many other factors.
Team Member
Loomba Foundation
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Worked towards the Empowerment of more than 20+ widows to make them financially and socially independent.
- Developed and established plans to spread awareness around the cause.
Teacher
SDJ Children's Academy
07.2012 - 12.2014
- Imparted basic learning and motivated children of classes 1-6th to develop ability and aspiration to learn for improved overall performances.
Education
MBA - Energy And Environment
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
Pune, IndiaMaster of Arts - Public Administartion
Jesus And Mary College - IGNOU
DelhiBachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
IIMT Engineering College
Meerut, Uttar PradeshHigher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Education
Little Flower School
Varanasi, IndiaSecondary Education - Secondary Education
Sunbeam English School
Varanasi, IndiaSkills
- Tools -Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Project Management
- Industry Knowledge - Corporate Sustainability and Management, Environmental Awareness, Social Impact Assessment, Climate Analysis and Planning, EIA, Research, Public Policy, Reporting, Content Writing, Marketing, Public Administration, CSR, ESG Strategy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ESG Rating and Benchmarking, Compliance and Regulations, ESG Due Diligence
- Interpersonal - Decision Making, Curious, Positive Attitude and Motivating, Empathetic, Listening and Communication, Leadership, Public Speaking, Creativity, Collaboration, Flexible and Adaptable
Accomplishments
- Independently developed the TCFD report for one of the giant Indian pharmaceutical companies in 2020 during the early phases of TCFD in India.
- Received "STAR" award for exemplary performances during Apex career (May 2021 - Jul 2022).
Certification
- COP+22, Climate Action Course – Centre for United Nations
- RIO+23 WHS – Centre for United Nations
- Content Marketing - Hub Spot Academy
- GRI Standard Reporting – KPMG
- Cities and Climate Change – UN CC : Learn
- IMS Internal Audit Training - ISO 50001:2011 & ISO 14001:2015 – TUV INDIA
- Six Sigma Green Belt – KPMG
- Climate Change Certificate, TCFD
- Diploma Certificate Program in Corporate Social Responsibility, IICA
Reading, Exploring, Sketching, Knitting, Painting
I love exploring new architectural places to satiate my love for history and geography. This also helps in understanding sustainable designs in one way or another.
Additional Information
Handled Projects:
- End-to-End Project Management and Execution for CSR Audit and Review for a Semiconductor Company.
- GRI Sustainability Reporting of a Microfinance Bank and GRI Sustainability Reporting of a large Group of Institutions (Greenko).
- Project Management for Sustainability Reporting and Performance Improvement for a Textile Conglomerate.
- Project Management and Execution for TCFD Disclosure for a Pharmaceutical Conglomerate.
- Project Management and Execution for ESG Due Diligence Review for a Waste Management Organization.
- Project Mentor and hands-on role for MBA interns.
- Business Development, Marketing, and Managing social media handles of the company
- ESG Due Diligence, ESG Health Check, ESG Rating development based on SASB and other frameworks, managing team
- GHG Inventorization of a Government Organization (BSF, Jaisalmer – Sustainability and Carbon Offsetting)
Sustainable Governance (BSF, Jaisalmer, Social Sector/Public Policy) - Use of Bioresources and Utilization of Agricultural Waste to convert into Biofuel (Dissertation – Waste, Energy, and Sustainability)
- Willingness to Pay towards Conservation of a Lake in Pune (Class Project-Environmental Economics).
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Consultant
Ernst and Young Associates LLP
08.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Associate -ESG
Apex Group
05.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Manager - Sustainability and CSR
RSM GC Advisory Services Private Limited
12.2018 - 04.2021
Deputy Manager
ICICI Wealth
06.2018 - 10.2018
Team Member
Loomba Foundation
07.2015 - 11.2015
Teacher
SDJ Children's Academy
07.2012 - 12.2014
MBA - Energy And Environment
Symbiosis Institute of International Business
Master of Arts - Public Administartion
Jesus And Mary College - IGNOU
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication
IIMT Engineering College
Higher Secondary Education - Higher Secondary Education
Little Flower School
Secondary Education - Secondary Education
Sunbeam English School
- COP+22, Climate Action Course – Centre for United Nations
- RIO+23 WHS – Centre for United Nations
- Content Marketing - Hub Spot Academy
- GRI Standard Reporting – KPMG
- Cities and Climate Change – UN CC : Learn
- IMS Internal Audit Training - ISO 50001:2011 & ISO 14001:2015 – TUV INDIA
- Six Sigma Green Belt – KPMG
- Climate Change Certificate, TCFD
- Diploma Certificate Program in Corporate Social Responsibility, IICA
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