RUSHABH SHAH
Ahmedabad
Summary
Experienced Global Sustainability Performance Manager with expertise in sustainability reporting and stakeholder management. Coordinated audits and improved ESG data transparency across 84 sites, ensuring compliance with international standards. Engaged teams to promote best practices and foster a culture of environmental responsibility and performance improvement.
Overview
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Sustainability Performance Manager
GEA Group
05.2023 - Current
- Supported cross-functional teams in identifying environmental risks, building action plans, and maintaining monitoring and reporting processes for the GEA Group annual report.
- Monitored and reported environmental sustainability parameters to ensure compliance and support decision-making.
- Worked with site operations teams to support environmental and safety KPI delivery.
- Supported sustainability compliance and reporting requirements.
- Monitored CSRD, SBTi, GRI, TCFD, and CDP requirements, and prepared management updates on impacts, policy positions, and commentary for communications and advocacy materials.
- Managed environmental performance data across 84 sites as key contact.
- Coordinated site-level and group-level sustainability audits with KPMG and PwC.
- Helped develop and maintain environmental management system processes and documentation in line with regulatory obligations.
- Facilitated multi-site integration of Benchmark for QHSE compliance, enhancing ESG data transparency and audit readiness.
- Co-developed ESG and SHEQ dashboards with global data analyst teams, aligning site KPIs with reporting frameworks.
- Delivered sustainability programs aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, supporting GHG reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Compiled and analyzed statistics for internal and external sustainability reporting to inform stakeholders and support strategic initiatives.
- Built action plans and KPIs for the sustainability roadmap.
- Shared best practices and improvement opportunities with operational teams.
- Created carbon reduction action plans across the group supply chain.
- Tracked and analyzed relevant legislative requirements to ensure compliance and inform stakeholders.
- Advocated for sustainability initiatives across the group to enhance environmental awareness.
- Supported budget management for sustainability projects.
- Coordinated Scope 1, Scope 2, Scope 3, waste, recycling rate, energy intensity, and water consumption data.
- Developed internal communications and training materials with communications and Learning & Talent specialists, strengthening environmental sustainability awareness and capability.
- Represented the organization in industry forums and outreach with global, especially European, stakeholders on environmental and sustainability policy issues.
- Stayed current on relevant legislative requirements.
- Championed sustainability efforts at the group level to drive corporate responsibility initiatives.
- Utilized ESG subject matter expertise to guide strategic decision-making and policy development.
- Represented organization in industry forums and outreach with global, especially European, stakeholders, supporting advocacy efforts on environmental and sustainability policy issues.
Manager - EHS & Sustainability
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Managed environmental and sustainability programs across operations, aligning activities with global standards and best practices.
- Administered environmental and safety compliance across site, plant operations, headquarters, and design center to ensure alignment with regulations.
- Managed hazardous waste disposal processes to ensure safe and compliant operations. and chemical control processes.
- Administered workplace safety protocols to support a compliant work environment.
- Monitored and documented compliance with CSRD and SBTi requirements for transparency. CSRD and SBTi requirements.
- Collaborated with legal authorities on routine activities and development approvals to facilitate compliance and operational efficiency.
- Supported internal and external audits to meet sustainability standards.
- Served as site lead for sustainability standards and audits.
- Acted as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders to support communication and collaboration.
- Implemented and monitored JCMS standards.
- Stayed current on legislative requirements and supported compliance across environmental and sustainability practices.
- Championed sustainability best practices and identified improvement opportunities within operational teams to enhance environmental performance.
- Represented the organization in industry forums and outreach with global stakeholders, supporting APAC advocacy on environmental and sustainability policy issues.
- Maintained knowledge of legislative requirements for environmental compliance.
- Actively represented the organization in industry forums to advocate for sustainability initiatives. in industry forums and outreach to global stakeholders, with a focus on the APAC region, contributing to advocacy efforts on environmental/sustainability policy issues.
Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Managed the safe handling of hazardous chemicals in compliance with regulations and waste safely.
- Coordinated with legal authorities to secure project approvals and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (PCC, MoEF, PESO).
- Monitored performance of pollution control infrastructure.
- Supported compliance with sustainability regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement environmental management system processes and documentation.
- Supported internal and external audits, integrated management system tasks, and sustainability reporting to the corporate team (COE-Sustainability) using GRI, IIRC, and CDP guidelines.
- Compiled statistical data for sustainability reporting purposes and information for internal and external sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Prepare statistics and information for internal and external sustainability reporting frameworks.
- Helped develop action plans and KPIs for sustainability initiatives.
- Created detailed action plans for sustainability initiatives and KPIs for sustainability initiatives.
- Promote sustainability best practices and improvement opportunities to operational teams.
- Shared sustainability best practices and improvement ideas with operational teams.
- Represented the organization in industry forums and outreach with global stakeholders on environmental and sustainability policy issues.
- Represent the organization in industry forums and outreach to global stakeholders, contributing to advocacy efforts on environmental/sustainability policy issues.
- Supported environmental and sustainability initiatives across two large petrochemical units.
- Ensure compliance with sustainability regulatory obligations.
EHS Engineer(Head – Environment)
Aculife Healthcare Private limited, Nirma Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Facilitated environmental and safety compliance for large healthcare product manufacturing unit.
- Managed hazardous waste processes for compliance and safety. segregation, storage, and disposal support.
- Oversaw environmental monitoring activities to track compliance with regulations. administration for the entire site.
- Coordinated consent approval processes with legal authorities including SPCB, AMC, CGWA, PESO, and DISH.
- Administered safety activities site-wide to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supported internal and external audit activities.
- Managed customer audit preparation and follow-up.
- Assisted with the operation and maintenance of ETP and STP.
EHS Engineer
Heubach Color Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Managed audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Supported environmental and sustainability management initiatives across three major pigment manufacturing sites, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Prepare and submit environmental clearance and consent applications to the State Pollution Control Board and the Ministry of Environment for approval.
- Assisted with sustainability assurance and reporting activities to ensure accurate representation of environmental performance.
- Coordinate with legal authorities for routine and development-related activities.
- Operated and maintained environmental infrastructure while guiding inspectors during process safety management and workplace safety inspections.
- Represented the Environmental Safety Department in Process Safety Management and Workplace Safety initiatives.
- Supported safety inspection, providing information and facilities guidance to DISH inspectors during walk-throughs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management
AMA - California State University
Ahmedabad10-2026
Post Diploma - Industrial Safety
Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute
MGLI, TEB09-2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
L. D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad07-2014
Diploma Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Shri K. J Polytechnic
Bharuch07-2011
Skills
- Environmental compliance and sustainability reporting
- Environmental health and safety administration
- Audit assurance and coordination
- Risk assessment and data interpretation
- Performance analysis and optimization
- Sustainability program management
- Project management and stakeholder engagement
- Vendor and client account management
- Staff training and employee engagement
- Communication skills
- Performance optimization
- Sustainability program
- Project management
- Stakeholder management
- Vendor management
- Client account management
- Staff training and development
- Employee engagement
- Communication skills
Professional Summary
Experienced in Sustainability Management, specializing in Environmental Sustainability and ESG Assurance. Proficient and independent leader with 11 years of expertise. Seeking a long-term association with a forward-thinking organization that values impactful sustainability initiatives and the advancement of ESG practices. Aiming to drive positive change and contribute to the organization\'s success by leveraging skills.
Certification
Sustainability Management - KPMG
Integrated Reporting - KPMG
IMS General Awareness
ESG RISK ANALYST - CRISIL CERTIFIED
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
Timeline
Global Sustainability Performance Manager
GEA Group
05.2023 - Current
Manager - EHS & Sustainability
Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited
04.2020 - 05.2023
Manager
Reliance Industries Limited
07.2017 - 08.2019
EHS Engineer(Head – Environment)
Aculife Healthcare Private limited, Nirma Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2017
EHS Engineer
Heubach Color Pvt. Ltd
07.2014 - 03.2016
Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management
AMA - California State University
Post Diploma - Industrial Safety
Mahatma Gandhi Labour Institute
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
L. D. College of Engineering
Diploma Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Shri K. J Polytechnic