Prashant A. Rajhans
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic Strategic Sustainability and ESG Leader with over 17 years of experience in driving business transformation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving measurable impact. Expertise in aligning corporate strategy with global and national ESG frameworks, including GRI, BRS, TCFD, and SDGs. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage complex cross-functional projects. Demonstrated success in embedding sustainability across operations, enhancing stakeholder engagement, and delivering quantifiable environmental and social outcomes. Committed to leveraging leadership skills in organizations focused on sustainable growth and long-term impact.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head ESG
Adani Realty
07.2023 - Current
- Led the development, implementation, and monitoring of the comprehensive Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) management system for the organization for PAN India Projects, including key regions such as Maharashtra, Ahmedabad, and Delhi NCR.
- Key Contributions:
- Developed the organization's ESG budget, successfully onboarded an ESG consultant, and delivered strategic ESG presentations to the leadership team.
- Collaborating closely with the CEO's & group sustainability team to develop and refine the group ESG strategy, providing strategic insights and weekly updates to the CEO
- Led the Materiality Assessment process with leadership engagement and stakeholder surveys.
- Spearheaded Scope 3 Evaluation, analyzing employee transportations, supply chain emissions and other relevant Scope 3 categories for real estate
- Identified and integrated ESG Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in alignment with GRI and BRSR frameworks into the Benchmark Gensuite software.
- Successfully implemented ESG data collection and digital integration using Benchmark Gensuite software, including the identification and training of ESG data collection SPOCs, and ensuring effective coordination for ongoing data follow-up for the PAN India 30 + construction projects
- Received Sustainable Building Certifications LEED O&M V4.1 Platinum and WELL Health & Safety for Inspire BKC, Mumbai; Initiated WELL Core certification for Hotel at Ahmedabad
- Transitioned ongoing construction projects to 100% green power under Green Power tariff program, progressing towards Net Zero & Carbon Neutrality Goals.
General Manager - ESG
SUNTECK REALTY LTD
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, monitoring the Environment, Social and Governance management system for organization.
- Key contributions:
- Successfully completed GRESB (Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark) assessment submission for the company for FY 21-22, FY 22-23 & FY 23-24 with 5-star rating & 96 score
- Sustainalytics –Sunteck Realty has been awarded a 'Low' ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Risk Rating by Morningstar Sustainalytics, showcasing its commitment to sustainable practices. With an impressive score of 18, Sunteck has secured its position among the top 50 companies worldwide in the Real Estate Development sector, as rated by Sustainalytics.
- Completed Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI –S&P) assessments for FY 22-23 & 23-24
- Effectively formulated and accomplished company’s ESG policies & sustainability report as per GRI standards for FY 21-22, FY 22-23 & FY 23-24
- Successfully completed Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 22-23 & FY 23-24
- ISO 9001;14001 & 45001 certification and implementation for organization – Successfully achieve Implementation of Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE), a green building standard and international green building certification system, in six months’ time, company has received Six EDGE –IFC precertification for 2 commercial and 4 residential projects
- LEED Existing building Version 4.1 Gold certification by US Green building council for Sunteck Realty Head office - Successfully achieved
- Company has received following Sustainability and ESG awards.
- Most Environment-Friendly Residential Space for our prestigious project 4th Avenue, Goregaon 2022
- CMD has won the "Governance Professional of the Year" award 2022; Best ESG Initiative to Improve Biodiversity Impact Reduction 2022- Sunteck Realty Ltd; Best ESG Initiative of the Year 2022 -Sunteck Realty Ltd
- Sustainable Initiative of the Year 2023 & Sustainable Best Initiative of the Year 2023 – Go Green:
- Driving Corporate social responsibility team & ISO Core committee
- Zero waste initiative for two of Sunteck’s luxurious residential projects – Signature Island and Signia Isles -Zero waste to landfill and plastic neutral society
- Zero waste initiative for Sunteck Head office Zero waste to landfill
Asst. General Manager –Project Coordination
K RAHEJA CORP, MUMBAI, INDIA
11.2007 - 05.2022
- Working with India’s Leading developer K Raheja Corp. as Assistant General Manager –Project Coordination & sustainability reporting to Senior Vice President - leading sustainability initiatives and ESG domain for listed companies of K Raheja Corp.
- Key Contributions & Major responsibilities:
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) coordination for the listed entities – Commercial and Hotels on PAN India
- Effectively formulated and accomplished company’s ESG policies & sustainability report as per GRI standards for FY 21-22 for commercial portfolio
- Coordinated and arranged data pertaining to Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 21-22
- Leading ESG working committee. Promoted as ESG practice leader for listed company Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Commercial Office)
- Coordinate and monitor the effectiveness of implementation of the appropriate ESG management system (Policies, Process, Procedures and Guides) for real estate listed entities – Mindspace Business Parks REIT and Chalet Hotels Ltd.
- Review corporate activities and ensure compliance with Environmental Policies, Management Plans and Procedures.
- Support the leadership in developing and implementing proper management system for improving the overall ESG performance of the company.
- Working on various ESG certifications like GRESB, DJSI; GRI reporting
- RE100, EP100 and EV100 initiatives by The Climate Action Group for listed companies
- Carbon foot printing assessment for Real Estate, Hotels and Retail portfolio
- Worked on Detailed roadmap for achieving carbon neutrality
- Data collection Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3, facilitate interactions with related stakeholders
- Identify all possible options for carbon off setting
- Sustainability Initiatives and Coordination
- LEED & IGBC green ratings, WELL Facilitation & Certification, PEER rating, Arc Re-entry platform for Commercial/Residential/Hotels/Retails for K. Raheja corp. projects on a pan INDIA basis.
- Contract negotiation & finalization with consultants for GREEN Buildings, Eco Housing & GREEN Homes- Facilitation, Energy simulation, Commissioning, Finalization of contract with International CDM validators - UNFCCC accredited.
- Handling Carbon Credit Portfolio under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) through the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC).
- Provide support to MOEF liaison team in terms of Sustainability & Green building initiatives of the project, green building Pre-certification, Attending MOEF hearing meetings, review responses to queries asked by SEAC MOEF hearing committee.
- Identifying & introducing new Vendors with reference to GREEN buildings. Arranging presentations for management.
- General Project Coordination
- Overall Co-ordination for Residential/Commercial/SEZ Projects; Projects Completed- 50- acres large SEZ project Mindspace Airoli
- Co-ordination with all internal departments Architecture, Engineering, Purchase & Sales to drive projects.
Asst. Engineer-Project Coordination
PATEL ENGINEERING LTD, JOGESHWARI, MUMBAI
06.2007 - 11.2007
- An infrastructure company which works span tunneling, underground works for hydroelectric & irrigation projects, water conductor systems Hands of Experience in Underground Tunnel Construction with Tunnel Boring Machine.
- Key Contributions: Project: - The Veravali-Yari Road Water tunnel project -Part of Mumbai III-A Water Supply Projects
- Assisting to Head –Project Coordination for this project. The tunnel is being built from Veravali Reservoir to Yari Road via Adarsh Nagar. The length of this tunnel is 6.5 km, 2.8 m dia. & 200 mtrs. Depth. The estimated cost of the project - Rs. 187 crores.
- Use of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) imported from Germany.
Site Engineer
DESAI CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD, SATARA
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Small Scale roadway Construction Company located at Satara city carrying out city roadway constructions
- Key Contributions:
- Worked as Site Engineer –Assisting to Project Manager
- Hands of Experience in roadway construction for 6 Months
- Subgrade soil testing, Monitoring, and supervision of bituminous pavement construction.
Education
National Certificate Course Program (NCCP) - ESG, BRSR and Sustainability reporting org.
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) and Carbon Minus India (CMI), New Delhi
Advanced Programme - CSR & Sustainable Strategic Leadership
IIM Indore
01.2025
Executive Post Graduate Program - Business Management –Corporate specialization in Finance
SIES college of Management Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
06.2013
M. Tech - Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Management
VJTI, Mumbai
01.2007
B.E. - Civil Engineering
K.B.P. College of Engg. & Poly, Satara (Shivaji University)
01.2004
Skills
- ESG Strategy, Materiality, Stakeholder Engagement
- ESG Evaluation and Sustainability Reporting
- Carbon Credits -UNFCCC, Gold Standard
- ESG Global Frameworks and Standards-GRI, BRSR, GRESB, S&P Global -DJSI, CDP, Sustainalytics
- Green Building Ratings (LEED, IGBC, WELL, EDGE, GRIHA)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Accomplishments
- 2nd Prize winner of the 1st edition of Indian Green League (IGL) final quiz competition organized by CII-IGBC- Total 18 teams were participated in the competition. Received an award trophy from Hon. Cabinet Minister Shri. Chandrakant Patil at Grand Hyatt
- Company has won 50+ various National and International sustainability awards initiated and applied by me.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1st Prize winner of National Level Paper Presentation 2007 -2008 titled “Energy Efficient Buildings” held at Shri Guru Govind Singh College of Engg., Nanded The National level paper presentation titled, “Motivation – A proven management technique in Watershed Management” at KRUTI 2006-07 at D.Y. Patil College of Engg. & S.G.G.S. Nanded. The National level paper presentation titled, “Disaster Management” at XSEARCH 2005-06 at COEP, Pune. Third prize winner of the paper titled, “Participation of people in watershed management” at NIRITI 2004-05, Budhgaon, Sangli. My article “Environment Friendly and Energy conserving Design Driving The Façade Industry in India” has got published in bimonthly magazine published in India and Middle east
References
Niyata, Rahalkar, Head HR, +91-9930100887, Sunteck Realty Ltd
Hobbies and Interests
Sports, Reading Newspaper, Listening Music, Playing Keyboard
Timeline
Head ESG
Adani Realty
07.2023 - Current
General Manager - ESG
SUNTECK REALTY LTD
06.2022 - 07.2024
Asst. General Manager –Project Coordination
K RAHEJA CORP, MUMBAI, INDIA
11.2007 - 05.2022
Asst. Engineer-Project Coordination
PATEL ENGINEERING LTD, JOGESHWARI, MUMBAI
06.2007 - 11.2007
Site Engineer
DESAI CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD, SATARA
01.2005 - 06.2005
Advanced Programme - CSR & Sustainable Strategic Leadership
IIM Indore
Executive Post Graduate Program - Business Management –Corporate specialization in Finance
SIES college of Management Studies, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
M. Tech - Civil Engineering with Specialization in Construction Management
VJTI, Mumbai
B.E. - Civil Engineering
K.B.P. College of Engg. & Poly, Satara (Shivaji University)
National Certificate Course Program (NCCP) - ESG, BRSR and Sustainability reporting org.
Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) and Carbon Minus India (CMI), New Delhi