Vinothkumar G
Sustainability Manager
Madurai
Summary
Over ten years of experience in environmental analysis and metrics, Corporate sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the assessment of environmental impacts of products and communication of sustainability initiatives, carbon footprint for the oil and gas, chemical, and steel industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Life Cycle Assessment Manager
Coats India Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
- Lead and execute Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) for all Coats’ product groups according to ISO 14040/44 standards.
- Prepare Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) based on LCA findings.
- Collaborate with production teams, suppliers, and customers to gather data for LCAs.
- Analyze LCA results and develop recommendations for enhancing product environmental performance.
- Stay updated with the latest LCA methodologies and tools.
- Communicate LCA and EPD results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Integrate LCA findings into product development and sourcing decisions.
- Develop and maintain LCA databases and tools for sustainability reporting.
- Provide training on LCA processes to enhance understanding across Coats’ Divisions.
- Stay current with industry sustainability trends, standards, and regulations.
- Lead sustainability initiatives and projects, securing buy-in from internal stakeholders.
- Support reporting of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across Coats Group.
- Contribute to design and content development for Coats' Annual Sustainability Report.
SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEER
Honeywell Technology Solutions
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed LCA model to compare lifecycle environmental impacts of Corn to Sustainable Aviation Fuel in North America for Honeywell UOP division.
- Conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) using software such as SIMAPRO, GABI, and IDEMAT.
- Performed detailed sensitivity analysis within LCA model to identify key energy and fuel usage factors affecting environmental impact.
- Provided technical and strategic support to monitor regulatory activities relevant to used oil lifecycle.
- Supported development of GHG emissions Scope 3 Accounting and Reporting Protocol for global Oil and Gas sector.
- Collaborated with IPIECA (International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association) and task force members (e.g., ExxonMobil, Shell) to develop methodology for calculating and reporting Scope 3 GHG emissions.
- Developed peer-reviewed LCA model for Mechanical Valve and Gas Meter for Honeywell E&C division, including cradle to gate product carbon footprint analysis.
- Created Excel templates to communicate LCA sensitivity results for various scenarios and parameters.
- Prepared data collection templates for process and product-based LCA analysis.
- Conducted screening-level LCA and evaluated environmental green claims and requirements.
- Integrated LCA findings into product development process by collaborating with NPI, Sourcing, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams.
- Demonstrated familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 14040/44, ISO 14067) and EN15804 standards, and other LCA guidelines.
- Developed EPDs and communicated findings to internal and external stakeholders.
- Explored sustainability strategies including product lifecycle sustainability and carbon sequestration estimation methods.
- Educated multidisciplinary teams on life cycle thinking and decision-making through webinars, meetings, and environmental assessments.
- Reported Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for ESG reporting and Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi).
- Managed team of software developers to enhance proprietary sustainability database for metrics tracking and reporting (e.g., GHG, water, waste).
- Created training materials for Sustainability Supply Chain Auditing.
- Supported sustainability communications including GRI, corporate sustainability reporting, CDP, and DJSI.
ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST
Asian Development Bank
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Created a framework for calculating the energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions for constructed Buildings
- Conducted life cycle evaluations for several product design projects
- Reporting of GHG emission with GRI Standards, GHG Protocol, CDP Framework and with regulatory guidelines
- Efforts led to a 40% reduction in energy use on average
- Monitoring, overseeing and directing the construction activities on the project complying to the requirements of BREEAM or LEED standard which will ensure obtaining the required credits for the project
- Implementation of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank, ADB EHS Guidelines and State and Federal Environmental legislations across the sites
- Prepare and updating, reviewing, and finalizing safeguard documents environmental assessment and review framework (EARF), environmental impact assessment (EIA), initial environmental examination (IEE), and environmental management plans (EMP) safeguards compliance report
- Preparation of Environmental & Social Monitoring reports and Initial Environment Examination report for the Asian Development Bank & World Bank projects
- Conduct and documenting the meaningful consultation in compliance with the EARF and IEE and disclose relevant information on safeguards to stakeholders, affected people etc.
MANAGER-ENVIRONMENT
IL&FS Tamilnadu Power Company Ltd (2x600 mw)
01.2020 - 05.2021
MANGER-EHS
SEFORGE Foundry –(Suzlon group)
06.2018 - 01.2020
ASST. MANGER-ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
JSW STEEL LTD
06.2013 - 06.2018
Education
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Anna University
Chennai 06.2011 - 05.2013
PG Diploma - Environmental Law
Chennai 06.2015 - 06.2016
PG Diploma - Waste Management
Chidambaram,Tamilnadu 06.2012 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Bio-technology
Madurai 09.2004 - 11.2010
Master of Engineering - Industrial Safety Engineering
Anna University
Chennai 06.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
SIMPRO ,GABI
environmental management
SAP
Risk Assessment
EHS Management
Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting
The Climate Registry (TCR)
CDP Reporting
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
LCA and carbon foot printing
ISO 14040/44/67
SIMPRO ,GABI
Scope 1,2 &3 Reporting
Certification
SimaPro & GABI LCA Software
Timeline
Life Cycle Assessment Manager
Coats India Pvt Ltd
12.2023 - Current
SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEER
Honeywell Technology Solutions
10.2022 - 11.2023
ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST
Asian Development Bank
05.2021 - 10.2022
MANAGER-ENVIRONMENT
IL&FS Tamilnadu Power Company Ltd (2x600 mw)
01.2020 - 05.2021
MANGER-EHS
SEFORGE Foundry –(Suzlon group)
06.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Engineering - Industrial Safety Engineering
Anna University
06.2016 - 05.2018
PG Diploma - Environmental Law
06.2015 - 06.2016
ASST. MANGER-ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
JSW STEEL LTD
06.2013 - 06.2018
PG Diploma - Waste Management
06.2012 - 06.2013
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
Anna University
06.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Bio-technology
09.2004 - 11.2010