Sakshi
Summary
Seasoned ESG Consultant with a proven track record in Big 4 adept in GHG emission accounting and showcasing exceptional leadership in sustainability assurance. Excelled in ESG research, driving major projects like the EY Climate Risk Barometer, and leading sustainability strategies with a focus on regulatory compliance and CSR. Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities and strategic thinking.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate 2
PwC
Bangalore
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted non-financial assurance on carbon emissions, waste management, and diversity.
- Led pre-assurance engagement sessions, facilitating discussions on sustainability goals, and reporting practices to enhance transparency.
- Advised organizations on improving data collection processes, reporting systems, and to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
- Assessed sustainability risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.
- Managed client relationships, serving as the main point of contact, ensuring clear communication, and project alignment.
- Trained and mentored junior team members on ESG reporting requirements, assurance methodologies.
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young GDS
Gurugram
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed a diverse client portfolio across the U.S. and APAC, delivering major sustainability solutions, including ESG data analysis, goal setting, circular economy initiatives, benchmarking, and materiality assessments.
- Led climate risk assessments for over 70 companies using the EY Climate Risk Barometer, conducting TCFD and CDP assessments focused on climate-related risks and opportunities.
- Spearheaded sustainability assurance projects, conducting evidence testing, advanced analytics, and managing query escalation on unexpected data trends, ensuring accurate and reliable ESG disclosures.
- Worked on GHG emission computation and management through the GHG Protocol.
- Led ESG benchmarking of supply chains, identifying high-risk areas, recommending best practices, and optimizing company performance to improve sustainability outcomes.
Sustainability Executive
Consocia Advisory
Delhi
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Client-facing role with 13+ beverage carton-using companies like Tetra Pak, Dabur, and Coca-Cola, driving sustainability initiatives focused on recycling, and compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Plastic Waste Management regulations.
- Conducted research and provided insights on new government guidelines, helping clients navigate regulatory changes, and align with EPR requirements for enhanced sustainability.
- Planned and executed waste segregation awareness campaigns in Chandigarh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, reaching over 1.6 million people in each region, in collaboration with state PCBs and the Environmental Department.
ESG Consultant
SG Analytics
Remote
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted sustainability research and ESG reporting across multiple sectors, analyzing publicly reported data for over 100 companies to assess their alignment with global standards, like GRI, TCFD, and CDP.
Education
MSc - Environmental Science and Resource Management
TERI School of Advance Studies
DelhiBSc (H) - Botany
kirorimal college
Skills
- ESG research and benchmarking
- Non-financial and sustainability assurance
- Internal Controls and Compliance Reviews
- GHG emission accounting
- Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge (EU CSRD, CDP, TCFD, GRI)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy
- Waste Management and Recycling Strategies
Certification
- Introduction to sustainable finance, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
- Introduction to climate-related disclosures, Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB)
Timeline
Associate 2
PwC
07.2023 - Current
Lead Associate
Ernst & Young GDS
08.2021 - 06.2023
Sustainability Executive
Consocia Advisory
12.2020 - 07.2021
ESG Consultant
SG Analytics
06.2020 - 10.2020
MSc - Environmental Science and Resource Management
TERI School of Advance Studies
BSc (H) - Botany
kirorimal college