Sudhir Kolukula
Summary
Strong leader with 15 years of experience in sustainability, climate change and supply chain domains, and across multiple industries. Skilled at conceptualizing, establishing, scaling and driving implementation of sustainability programs in a collaborative manner. Adept at leading and managing multiple teams and cross-functional workstreams with budget ownership. Passionate to drive positive business and societal impact, and contribute to bridging the economic and environmental divide.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Sustainable Value Chain
Accenture
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Led the ‘Sustainable Planning & Fulfillment' global solutions development and Go To Market approach development. The solutions are focused on ‘net-zero' transformation for transportation, sustainable warehousing, sustainability enhanced supply chain planning and control tower.
- Managed project delivery for procurement transformation and responsible sourcing projects.
- Led the client proposal development for business development and sales activities.
- Ensured team productivity through project staffing.
Global Head of Responsible Procurement
A. P. Moller Maersk
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided leadership on global Responsible Procurement agenda for A. P. Moller Maersk, impacting more than USD 1 billion spend and 5,000 strategic & high-risk suppliers across the globe. The program addressed supply chain sustainability issues and was based on UN Global Compact Principles and aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Owned the internal compliance rule on Responsible Procurement and led a high-performing team of supply chain sustainability specialists.
- Assessed suppliers for sustainability criteria and negotiated sustainability requirements in supplier contracts. Implemented a risk based compliance program with periodic reviews.
- Led sustainability transformation in procurement to integrate ESG across supplier lifecycle stages, including supplier relationship management and performance management.
- Established Green Procurement program focused on supply chain decarbonisation (Scope 3 emissions baseline, targets and reduction) in close collaboration with Startegic Sourcing, Product, Corporate Sustainability and Decarbonisation teams.
- Established 'Sustainable Procurement' forum to drive collaboration with internal functional owners of ESG topics and comprehensively address emerging customer and legislative requirements on sustainable supply chains such as Modern Slavery regulations, proposed EU directive on corporate due diligence.
- Represented A. P. Moller Maersk in industry associations and platforms to work towards collaborative efforts on sustainable supply chains.
- Managed additional portfolio as Head of Finance & Accounting Compliance function of A. P. Moller Maersk Procurement India set-up. Responsible for budgeting, cost controlling, finance policies and accounting compliance activities.
- Was part of India Leadership team and served as a member of Board of Directors for the A. P. Moller Maersk Procurement legal entity in India.
Assistant Vice President, Sustainability & CSR
Axis Bank
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Led the Sustainability strategy development and enable implementation. Led the Corporate Sustainability & CSR team
- Provided guidance to functional teams on implementation and monitored the progress on the Bank's Sustainability Framework with the ownership of ‘environment' and ‘communities' pillars of the framework. Led Bank's renewable energy strategy.
- Prepared sustainability disclosures of the Bank including sustainability report and CDP Response. Disclosures aligned to GRI Reporting Standards, SASB Standards.
- Co-developed the Bank's ‘ESG Lending Policy & Procedures' in collaboration with Corporate Credit team. The framework was based on IFC Performance Standards.
- Co-developed ‘Green Bond Framework' based on Climate Bonds Initiative Standards in collaboration with Corporate Treasury team.
- Owned the startegic community investment programs focused on Financial Inclusion and Literacy.
- Developing Vendor Code of Conduct and related policies.
- Represented Axis Bank in industry forums and events on sustainability, ESG & CSR
Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Service
KPMG
11.2009 - 07.2014
- Identified business development opportunities and assisted Directors/Partners in business development and sales proposals for Sustainability and ESG projects.
- Delivered multiple sustainability and climate change advisory and assurance projects as Delivery Lead for both private sector and Government clients.
- As the Delivery Lead, was responsible for project budget management, planning, execution, and client relationship management.
- Coordinated with KPMG's Global Centre of Excellence (Climate Change and Sustainability) for Thought Leaderships and India specific research as the Lead India Researcher.
- Represented KPMG in industry and networking events and conducted knowledge sessions on sustainability for external clients and stakeholders.
Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability
EY
06.2008 - 11.2009
- Supported the delivery on sustainability and carbon reporting advisory and assurance projects.
- Researched industry sustainability trends and supported development of client proposals.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet project deadlines.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management - Sustainability Management
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
Mumbai05.2008
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Hyderabad04.2005
Skills
Key technical skills:
- Sustainability / ESG Frameworks
- Decarbonisation / GHG Accounting
- Supply Chain / Sourcing Frameworks
- Human Rights
- Environment Management
- CSR & Development Sector Issues
- Finance & Accounting
Key professional skills:
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Analytical & Problem-solving skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Communication Skills
- People Management
Certification
- Completed Green Banking programme by RENAC Renewables Academy, Germany
- Was trainer for delivering GRI Certified Sustainability Course (through KPMG) based on G4 guidelines
- Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) certified Sustainability Assessor
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Sustainable Value Chain
Accenture
01.2022 - 04.2023
Global Head of Responsible Procurement
A. P. Moller Maersk
01.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Vice President, Sustainability & CSR
Axis Bank
08.2014 - 12.2017
Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Service
KPMG
11.2009 - 07.2014
Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability
EY
06.2008 - 11.2009
Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management - Sustainability Management
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
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