Strategic ESG/Sustainability professional with 12+ years in environment, health, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing sectors. Expertise in developing ESG frameworks, implementing sustainability strategies, and managing compliance initiatives. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, ESG reporting, risk assessment, and enhancing sustainability performance in line with global standards and corporate goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager- EHS
M/s LMW Limited
Coimbatore
10.2020 - Current
Leading ESG, Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) functions for 5 manufacturing units with responsibility for governance, Compliance, Sustainability performance, and Operational risk management.
Driving organization-wide ESG initiatives aligned with corporate sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and Global ESG frameworks.
Managed ESG reporting activities, enhancing transparency through BRSR reporting, sustainability disclosures, ESG KPI monitoring, and stakeholder data management.
Leading GHG accounting, Carbon footprint assessment, Emission inventory management, and Decarbonization initiatives.
Coordinated EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment, resulting in improved ESG maturity and sustainability performance.
Leading sustainability projects related to: Energy conservation, Water stewardship, Waste reduction.
Managing environmental, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety compliance programs.
Ensured statutory legal compliance related to TNPCB/CPCB requirements, renewal, CTO & CTE.
Coordinating with Regulatory authorities, Certification agencies, Customer Audits, Consultants, and leadership teams.
Led implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 management systems, ensuring compliance with international standards.
Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Successfully coordinated and Played a key role in achieving CII Platinum Plus Certification.
Managed group BRSR reporting to ensure compliance with sustainability standards.
Achieved Carbon Neutral Certification from CII to demonstrate environmental responsibility.
Attained Water Neutrality Certification from CII to promote sustainable water management.
Improved ESG governance and sustainability performance across 5 manufacturing units.
Reduced environmental impact through resource optimization and sustainability initiatives.
Strengthened EHS compliance and sustainability reporting systems.
Team Member - EHS
M/s Saint - Gobain India Pvt Limited
Perundurai - Erode
08.2015 - 09.2020
Assistant Engineer - EOHS
M/S L.G.Balakrishnan and Bros limited
Coimbatore
01.2014 - 08.2015
Oversaw EHS functions within manufacturing operations. and Sustainability functions for manufacturing operations within multinational company requirements.
Managed Environment, Health & Safety systems and ensured compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
Conducted risk assessments, safety audits, environmental audits, and compliance inspections.
Conducted Environmental monitoring, Industrial hygiene assessments, workplace exposure monitoring, and occupational health programs.
Coordinated implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems to enhance compliance and operational standards.
Implemented initiatives for sustainability in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water conservation. related to Energy efficiency, Waste reduction, Water conservation, and Environmental compliance with respect to TNPCB.
Reduced workplace incidents through proactive risk management and safety improvement programs.
Conducted employee training programs on EHS, sustainability, and occupational health topics.
Supported sustainability reporting, documentation, and audit activities.
Successfully implemented IMS standards in Green Field project.
Improved Internal Group EHS standards compliance score and Audit performance.
Education
M.Sc - Environmental Science
P. S. G College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore
ADIS - Advance Diploma -
MSBTE
Diploma - Industrial Safety
Annamalai University
Diploma - Industrial Hygiene
Annamalai University
BSc - Plant biology and Plant Bio Tech
P. S. G College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Skills
Sustainability Reporting
KPI Monitoring
Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001
ISO 45001
EHS culture
Occupational Health & Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Exposure Monitoring
Carbon inventory
GHG data management
Waste Management
Water Stewardship
Resource Conservation
Legal Compliance
Stakeholder Regulatory compliance
Statutory compliance
Group EHS Audits
System Implementation
Risk Assessment
Hazard Identification
HIRA
JSA
Root cause analysis
EHS/ESG Training
Statutory compliance
Certificates And Training Attended
Certified Internal auditor for Integrated Management System from TUV SUD South Asia Pvt Ltd.
Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14001: 2015 from Bureau Veritas (I) Pvt Ltd.
Successfully completed WCM Yellow belt Project.
First aid and Basic Life support from St. Johns Ambulance.
Languages
English - Read Write Speak
Tamil - Read Write Speak
Hindi - To Speak
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Professional Core Competencies
ESG / EHS Culture development & System Implementation