Uday Bhoite
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Senior Manager and sustainability leader with 10 years of expertise across diverse ESG domains, including ESG ratings, corporate disclosure, water stewardship, and waste management. Proven track record in spearheading product strategy and developing proprietary ESG ratings methodologies, Norm-Based Research frameworks, and Transition Ratings for hard-to-abate sectors. Proficient in leveraging global reporting frameworks such as GRI, SASB, TCFD, and BRSR to synthesize complex data, deliver comprehensive rating rationales, and produce high-quality analytics to drive investor value. Experienced Acting Chief Compliance Officer, adept at ensuring full regulatory alignment with SEBI norms, managing policy updates, and overseeing compliance reporting. A strong cross-functional team leader with experience driving digital transformation through automated ratings platforms, authoring strategic thought leadership, and managing large-scale environmental engineering projects from DPR preparation to successful delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager
NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics
Mumbai
11.2025 - Current
- Author comprehensive ESG analytical reports covering key ESG drivers, thematic assessments, and industry benchmarking to provide organizations with holistic performance views and actionable improvement roadmaps.
- Methodology & Product Strategy: Lead the development of proprietary ESG ratings methodologies, including Norm-Based Research frameworks and Transition Ratings for hard-to-abate sectors.
- Asset Sustainability Frameworks: design and enhancement of comprehensive ESG guidelines for various sectors, integrating standardized environmental performance benchmarks for waste, water, and energy efficiency.
- Compliance Leadership: Acting Chief Compliance Officer responsible for ensuring full alignment with SEBI norms, managing policy updates, and overseeing regulatory reporting.
- Responsible Sourcing Protocols: Design the methodology for Ethical & Low-Impact Procurement, defining rigorous sustainability criteria and scoring methodology to enable responsible vendor selection across development and operations.
- Digital Transformation: Led the design and rollout of automated ratings platforms and portfolio systems, enhancing analytical efficiency.
- Team and Thought Leadership: Manage cross-functional teams and author strategic thought leadership pieces to drive market engagement.
- Analytics: Deliver comprehensive rating rationales and analytics reports to drive value for rated entities, investors, and other stakeholders
- Led sustainability rating initiatives for diverse industry sectors.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and execution.
- Oversaw data analysis processes for accurate sustainability reporting.
Sr. Associate, ESG Ratings
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)
Mumbai
07.2022 - 11.2025
- Lead ESG assessments for a portfolio of 200+ companies in the Consumer Sector, specializing in calculating key ESG metrics for ratings, risk analysis, and thematic topics.
- Analyze complex corporate disclosures (Sustainability Reports, Annual Reports, 10-K) against evolving ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD) to produce high-quality, data-driven company ratings.
- Mentor and lead a team of 8 analysts; developed and implemented a new training program that reduced onboarding time by 25% and improved team productivity.
- Manage the collection of attestations and engage with corporate issuers and internal stakeholders to manage feedback, ensure data accuracy, and meet production targets with 90%+ quality rating.
- Monitor regulatory developments and evolving disclosure requirements to inform rating methodologies and provide actionable thought leadership.
- Analyzed shareholder proposals to provide insights for institutional clients.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement to address governance concerns effectively.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing shareholder voting trends and emerging ESG issues impacting investment strategies.
Technical Assistance Manager
Inventive Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
Pune
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted sustainability and energy optimization assessments for manufacturing clients, identifying potential annual cost savings of 10-15%.
- Developed and refined reporting templates and processes for clients to track sustainability KPIs, improving data collection efficiency.
- Managed the secure lifecycle of plant data, enabling informed, sustainable decision-making and ensuring compliance.
Manager, Water & Environment Division
Impacidash (everyulb Technologies Pvt Ltd.)
Dehradun
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Led a USAID-funded research study ("Water Balance Plan") for Dehradun city, analyzing hydrogeological data to develop sustainable water management strategies for a population of over 1 million.
- Provided consulting and advisory support for over 70 environmental projects, conducting field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and gap analyses against SWM Rules 2016.
- Developed a CSR impact analysis dashboard to track project activities from inception to completion, improving data-driven decision-making for sustainability initiatives.
Design Engineer
Sahyadri Envitech
Pune
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Designed and delivered customized wastewater treatment solutions (STP & ETP) for over 15 industrial and residential clients, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed procurement and vendor negotiations, achieving an average of 10% cost reduction against initial project budgets.
Education
M.Tech. - Environmental Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Guwahati, Assam01-2015
B.E. - Civil Engineering
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Sakharale, Islampur01-2012
Skills
- ESG reporting and disclosure
- Digital Transformation and Automation
- Regulatory Disclosure (BRSR)
- Data inventory
- External Assurance Coordination
- Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Team leadership and mentorship
- Water Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance (SEBI)
- Stakeholder management
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
Accomplishments
Norm-Based Research Integration: Architected and successfully implemented a Norm-Based Research Framework within the NSE ESG Ratings Framework, standardising evaluation processes and enhancing overall assessment accuracy.
Certification
- Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Specialization, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 05/01/23
- Professional Ethics, Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 04/01/23
- Navigating Environmental Sustainability: A Guide for Leaders, LinkedIn, 05/01/22
- Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere, Coursera, 04/01/22
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Senior Manager
NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics
11.2025 - Current
Sr. Associate, ESG Ratings
Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)
07.2022 - 11.2025
Technical Assistance Manager
Inventive Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 07.2022
Manager, Water & Environment Division
Impacidash (everyulb Technologies Pvt Ltd.)
10.2017 - 09.2021
Design Engineer
Sahyadri Envitech
07.2015 - 09.2017
M.Tech. - Environmental Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
B.E. - Civil Engineering
Rajarambapu Institute of Technology