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Shivani Maudgal Datta
New Delhi
Summary
Seasoned ESG and sustainability executive with 24+ years of strategic leadership across Big Four consulting, Fortune 500 mining operations, and top BSE-listed telecom. Expertise in building enterprise-scale ESG governance frameworks and delivering integrated sustainability reporting to Board and C-suite. Proven track record managing ESG ratings across S&P Global, CDP, and BRSR; spearheading data digitization and quality improvement initiatives; and engaging stakeholders across enterprise supply chains. Strategic thought leader contributing to industry frameworks through GSMA Sustainability Networks, UNGC initiatives, and keynote presentations at prestigious forums. Recognized by BusinessWorld as an influential leader in sustainability.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President ESG & Compliance Management
Bharti Airtel Limited
Gurugram
09.2023 - Current
- Heading ESG & Compliance portfolio for India operations; Board-level ESG deliberations and strategic roadmap development aligned with UN SDGs, GSMA ESG Metrics, and international standards; Spearheaded double materiality assessment covering 70+ stakeholders via interviews; embedded findings into corporate strategy & into sustained action through collaborating with departments like CSR, HR, Supply chain, Comms, networks, finance, risk, safety
- Successfully delivered FY25 & FY24 BRSR covering two BSE listed entities, achieving reasonable assurance; sustainability disclosures reported in Integrated Annual Report inclusive of Indian subsidiaries; Managing ESG ratings across major indices like MSCI, S&P Global, Sustainalytics, CDP Climate Change & Water, UNGC CoP, GSMA's ESG metrics; ISS-ESG, FTSE4Good; Improved quality and coverage of disclosures through systematic capacity building & ESG data governance frameworks focussing on data quality enhancement, amendments to EHS and Supplier policies to improve alignment to ISO & rating requirements as well as enhance internal risk screening processes, development of departmental SOPs, automation & digitization opportunities
- Leading SBTi engagement for validation of climate targets; Spearheaded ESG data quality improvement initiative using analytics-driven approach, visual dashboards and ERP system integration, evaluated recycled product claims with verifiable LCA data, improved auditability of internal processes
- Managing revamp of the Compliance Management System; improved compliance rates through dipsticks
- Cultivated employee consciousness through ESG-focused initiatives: UNGC SDG Innovator Program (15 cross-functional participants), ESG Buzz newsletter & ESG & Compliance channel (1200+ monthly subscribers); using AI to transform internal engagement & raise employee consciousness; Created and curated ESG content for Airtel LinkedIn page, positioning Airtel as industry thought leader
- Leading cross-functional engagement across networks, supply chain, enterprise business, investor relations, safety, HR, warehouses, Foundation, facilities, company secretarial, finance, data centres to drive sustainability and governance practices
- Represent Airtel at GSMA's Sustainability Network and Taskforces on Biodiversity & Climate Change, Gender Inclusivity Index; Singtel's Regional Sustainability Summit; key supplier and customer ESG networks
- Keynote panelist at prestigious forums: ASSOCHAM ESG Leadership Conference (Aug 2025), Transformance Forum's ESG Summit (Apr 2025), India Mobile Congress (Oct 2024), BNP Paribas Sustainability Summit (Sept 2024), UNGC Network India Gender Equality Summit (Apr 2024), JSA ESG Roundtable (Dec 2023)
Principal Adviser - Value Chain Sustainability (VCS)
Rio Tinto
Gurugram
01.2013 - 09.2023
- Developed comprehensive VCS roadmap basis PESTLE analysis and peer benchmarking, aligned with long-term value creation strategy; Co-led product stewardship maturity program; contributed to refresh of Supplier Code of Conduct; Undertook ESG mega trends and market scan providing strategic insights to HSE leadership for developing enterprise sustainability strategy; guided development of equivalency mapping tool of GRI Standards versus ESG indices
- Led cross-functional sustainability analytics team of 8-12 professionals (internal/external mix covering HSEC domains) for delivering consistent reporting covering global operations across 35+ countries; Developed & delivered on-time HSEC (Health, Safety, Environment, Community) reports to Global Executive Committee; Project managed successful rollout of Rio Tinto Social & Environment Survey capturing annual HSEC performance data, group targets & ICMM Performance Expectations
- Spearheaded global environmental digitization project collaborating with internal/external stakeholders on behalf of Global corporate environment team; Health incidents data quality improvement project (2014-2023): Developed into robust, well-governed process with full involvement of health experts from Corporate and business units; included animation-based stakeholder education; Significant environmental incidents analysis identifying causal factors; comprehensive analysis and recommendations appreciated by Environment SMEs applying insights
- Ensured collaboration through participation in key fora like RT Environment Forum, End-to-End Collaborative Forum; engaged in Working Groups for PFAS chemicals management guidance, HSEC Incidents improvement protocols, and new GHG target rules; Twice awarded Rio Tinto "Proud to Achieve" recognition by Environment AoE (2016, 2020) for global water targets internal verification and Power BI E-risk profile visualization project; Former Presiding Officer, Internal Complaints Committee (Nov 2022 - Sep 2023); Initiated set up of RT Toastmasters Club & contributed as VP-Education
Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Ernst & Young
Gurugram
08.2010 - 01.2013
- Managed Sustainability Reporting advisory (GRI guidelines) and assurance projects (ISAE 3000, AA1000AS) with multi-disciplinary teams spanning sectors: zinc, cement, glass fiber, fertilizers, chemicals, etc.
- Managed development of Climate Change Policy Tracker for Indian states (WWF-India) involving multi-stakeholder engagement with cross-sectoral experts; Prepared Environmental Monitoring Report for ADB-funded Solar Farm project; Managed Clean Development Mechanism projects
- Developed detailed proposals for new product offerings including water stewardship strategy and product carbon foot-printing services
- Contributed thought leadership articles on sustainability & corporate governance in partnership with Indian Chamber of Commerce, Kolkata
- Developed knowledge papers on CDM & carbon markets for national master classes and conferences with ASSOCHAM (Indian industry body)
Senior Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Gurugram
09.2005 - 08.2010
- Undertook GHG Accounting at India's largest oil & gas exploration company per ISO 14064:2006, GHG Protocol 1998; developed simple to use GHG inventory software tool; Developed carbon foot-printing for Deloitte's 13 offices in India; CDM & International Climate Protocols: Clean Development Mechanism expertise: identified credit potential, prepared PDDs, facilitated host country approvals
- Monitored phasing of Carbon Tetrachloride (ozone-depleting substance) across 250 Indian industries in partnership with Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment & Forests
- Guided design & implementation of ISO 14001 (environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (occupational health & safety) at bulk drug manufacturing industries in Gujarat & Karnataka
- Developed CSR report per GRI 2002 guidelines for India's largest bulk drug manufacturer; enhanced CSR program visibility and stakeholder engagement
- Developed well researched new proposals in Water Foot-printing and GHG mitigation in solar & green building sector
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Indo Canadian Consultancy Services
Noida
08.2001 - 09.2005
- Two-year Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) study for 192 MW IFI-funded Category A hydropower project in association with IFC, environmental consultant ERM, and project-affected villages; conducted social surveys and stakeholder consultations
- Prepared EIA tenders and undertook techno-commercial evaluation; provided environmental impact assessment consultancy to private hydropower developers in Himachal Pradesh & Uttaranchal states
- Trained in Primavera Project Planner Version 3.0 and ArcView Version 3.0; Prepared award documentation that highlighted the exemplary environmental management practices and Company was felicitated with Greentech Environment Excellence Award 2001-2002 for 86 MW hydropower project.
Education
Building Sustainable Enterprise in India: Leadership and Practice -
Smith School of Enterprise And The Environment
University Of Oxford06-2026
AI Career Accelerator Program - Inner Circle -
Become 10X
06.2026
Sustainable Supply Chain Management -
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
11.2021
MSc - Environment Management
G.G.S. INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
Delhi, India07-2001
BSc. - Environmental Sciences
DELHI UNIVERSITY
Delhi, India06-1999
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Creativity & Innovation
- Sustainability strategy
- Data governance
- Applied research
- Team leadership
Certification
• Airtel 'We Lead' Coaching Programme for Women in Leadership, 2025
• ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Lead Implementer, DNV, 2023
• Corporate Renewable Procurement, CII-WWF-Imperial College, 2020
• Leadership Coaching, Centre for Creative Leadership, 2018
• Six Sigma Black Belt, QAI, 2018
• Maximizing your leadership potential, Centre for Creative Leadership, Brussels, 2018
• ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Lead Implementer, DNV, 2023
• Corporate Renewable Procurement, CII-WWF-Imperial College, 2020
• Leadership Coaching, Centre for Creative Leadership, 2018
• Six Sigma Black Belt, QAI, 2018
• Maximizing your leadership potential, Centre for Creative Leadership, Brussels, 2018
Dissertations
- Dissertation on Fuel Cells as Power Systems, Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI), New Delhi, 01/01/01, 07/31/01
- Healthcare Establishments Waste Management & Education Program, Centre for Environment Education (CEE), New Delhi, 06/01/00, 06/30/00
Accomplishments
Recognized as Sustainability Champion by BusinessWorld (https://www.bwsustainabilityworld.com/article/meet-the-most-influential-women-powering-india-s-sustainable-future-596708)
Timeline
Vice President ESG & Compliance Management
Bharti Airtel Limited
09.2023 - Current
Principal Adviser - Value Chain Sustainability (VCS)
Rio Tinto
01.2013 - 09.2023
Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Ernst & Young
08.2010 - 01.2013
Senior Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Services
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
09.2005 - 08.2010
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Indo Canadian Consultancy Services
08.2001 - 09.2005
Building Sustainable Enterprise in India: Leadership and Practice -
Smith School of Enterprise And The Environment
AI Career Accelerator Program - Inner Circle -
Become 10X
Sustainable Supply Chain Management -
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
MSc - Environment Management
G.G.S. INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY
BSc. - Environmental Sciences
DELHI UNIVERSITY