ESG Strategy & Sustainability

Suyash
Saxena

Translating sustainability complexity
into measurable corporate impact.

ESG professional shaping how organisations measure, report, and act on environmental, social, and governance priorities — from boardrooms to supply chains.

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8+ Years in ESG
40+ Projects
3 Continents
SS
ESG Certified
About

A decade spent at the intersection of
business and planet.

My journey into ESG began not in a boardroom, but in the Himalayan foothills — where I first confronted the stark gap between corporate sustainability pledges and on-ground reality. That contradiction became my career.

Today, I partner with multinational corporations, financial institutions, and development-sector organisations to build ESG frameworks that are rigorous, credible, and — most importantly — actionable. I believe sustainability without measurability is merely aspiration.

My philosophy is simple: systemic change starts with honest data. Whether it is helping a mid-cap manufacturer align with BRSR reporting standards or advising a PE fund on ESG due diligence, I bring the same rigour, curiosity, and long-term lens.

"Sustainability isn't a department — it's a lens through which every business decision should be examined."

Education

2015
MBA — Sustainability Management TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi
2013
B.Sc. Environmental Science University of Delhi

Expertise

ESG Reporting BRSR / GRI / TCFD Carbon Accounting Sustainable Finance Climate Risk Supply Chain ESG Stakeholder Engagement Impact Measurement

Current Role

Senior ESG Consultant

Leading ESG practice for mid-to-large corporates across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East — specialising in integrated reporting, transition planning, and ESG data infrastructure.

Impact

Numbers that
tell a story.

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ESG Projects Completed
Across manufacturing, BFSI, infrastructure, and consumer goods sectors
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Sustainability Frameworks Built
End-to-end ESG strategies adopted by boards and C-suites globally
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Peer-Reviewed Publications
Research on climate disclosure, ESG integration, and transition finance
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Industry Collaborations
Partnerships with NGOs, regulators, rating agencies, and multilateral bodies
Case Studies

Work that
created change.

Selected engagements illustrating the depth and breadth of ESG advisory work — from strategy to execution to measurable outcomes.

ESG Reporting 2023

BRSR Compliance for a Fortune 500 Indian Conglomerate

The Problem

A large diversified conglomerate with 14 business verticals needed to comply with SEBI's mandatory BRSR Core framework within 6 months — with no prior ESG data infrastructure.

The Approach

Built a centralised ESG data management system, trained 200+ employees across units, and co-authored the full BRSR report including KPI baselines across all 9 ESG principles.

100%BRSR compliance achieved
6 mo.Delivery timeline
14Business units aligned
Key Learning: ESG reporting success is 20% framework knowledge and 80% change management.
Climate Risk 2022

TCFD-Aligned Climate Risk Assessment for a Leading Private Bank

The Problem

A mid-sized private bank faced pressure from institutional investors to disclose climate-related financial risks in line with TCFD recommendations.

The Approach

Conducted scenario analysis (1.5°C, 2°C, 4°C pathways), identified transition and physical risks across the loan portfolio, and developed a climate risk governance structure at board level.

₹4,200 CrPortfolio risk quantified
3Climate scenarios modelled
Key Learning: Financial regulators reward proactive climate disclosure over reactive compliance.
Supply Chain ESG 2022

Responsible Sourcing Programme for a Global Apparel Brand

The Problem

A European fast-fashion label with 300+ Indian supplier factories faced EU CSRD due diligence obligations and reputational risk from opaque supply chains.

The Approach

Deployed a tiered supplier ESG assessment tool, conducted on-site audits in 5 states, and built a corrective action plan framework with brand-specific KPIs.

300+Factories assessed
62%Suppliers improved score
Key Learning: Supplier ESG uplift requires capacity building, not just audits.
Carbon Accounting 2021

Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Baseline for an Infrastructure Developer

The Problem

A highway and ports developer needed its first GHG inventory across 22 project sites — including complex Scope 3 estimation from construction materials and logistics.

The Approach

Applied GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, built an Excel-based emissions calculator, and established a verification-ready emissions inventory covering 280,000 tCO₂e.

280KtCO₂e mapped
22Sites covered
Key Learning: Scope 3 data quality is the frontier challenge for Indian corporates.
ESG Due Diligence 2023

Pre-Acquisition ESG Due Diligence for a Private Equity Fund

The Problem

A $500M PE fund sought to acquire a mid-cap chemicals manufacturer and required full ESG risk mapping ahead of a binding offer — within 3 weeks.

The Approach

Conducted rapid ESG materiality screening, regulatory compliance gap analysis, reputational risk review, and developed an ESG value creation roadmap for 100-day post-acquisition integration.

3 wk.Turnaround
$500MDeal value
Key Learning: ESG risk in M&A is as material as financial risk — and far less studied.
Projects & Portfolio

Tools, reports, and
research built for impact.

Dashboard

ESG Disclosure Benchmarking Dashboard

An interactive Power BI dashboard comparing ESG disclosure quality across 80 NSE-listed companies using GRI, BRSR, and CDP standards.

Power BIGRIBRSR
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Research Report

India Net Zero Transition: Sector Readiness Report

A 60-page research report examining the transition readiness of 8 hard-to-abate Indian sectors against national NDC commitments and global benchmarks.

ResearchNet ZeroPolicy
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Tool

Biodiversity Risk Screening Tool for Project Finance

An Excel-based screening model helping project finance lenders assess biodiversity dependencies and impacts using TNFD's LEAP framework.

TNFDBiodiversityFinance
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Sustainability Initiative

Women in Supply Chain: Gender Equity Baseline

Designed a gender equity assessment for a textile export house covering 12,000 workers across 6 factories — establishing a Social pillar baseline for GRI 405 reporting.

SocialGRI 405Gender
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Research

Voluntary Carbon Market Credibility: A Framework Review

Published review of VCM integrity issues, additionality challenges, and proposed a 3-pillar credibility framework for Indian corporates buying offsets.

Carbon MarketsVCMOffsets
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Learning Resource

ESG Fundamentals for Finance Professionals — Training Curriculum

A 12-module curriculum deployed across 3 financial institutions, training 400+ professionals on ESG integration, risk assessment, and regulatory literacy.

TrainingFinanceESG
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Insights

Thinking on
ESG and the world.

Perspectives on sustainability, ESG strategy, climate reporting, governance, and the evolving future of responsible business.

All Articles →
BRSR Core article
Climate Policy 8 min read

Why India's BRSR Core Is a Watershed Moment — And Why Most Companies Are Getting It Wrong

SEBI's BRSR Core framework is one of the most ambitious sustainability disclosure mandates in emerging markets. But compliance-focused thinking is already undermining its long-term strategic potential.

March 2024 Read Insight →
Carbon 6 min read

The Scope 3 Reckoning: Why Indirect Emissions Will Define Corporate Credibility

As regulators and investors sharpen their focus on value-chain emissions, Scope 3 performance is becoming the defining ESG metric of the decade.

January 2024 Read →
Sustainable Finance 5 min read

ESG in Private Equity: From Checkbox to Value Creation Driver

Leading PE funds are now using ESG as an active value creation engine rather than a compliance exercise.

November 2023 Read →
Governance 4 min read

Greenwashing in 2024: The New Sophistication — And How to Spot It

Greenwashing has evolved into narrative manipulation that even experienced ESG analysts can miss.

September 2023 Read →
Media

In the field
and on stage.

Keynote Speaker India ESG Summit 2023, Mumbai
Panel Discussion CII Sustainability Conclave
Field Visit Supplier ESG Audit, Rajasthan
Workshop Facilitation ESG Board Training, Bengaluru
Recognition 40 Under 40 in Sustainability
Media Interview CNBC-TV18, ESG Special
Contact

Let's build something
meaningful together.

Whether you're looking for a strategic ESG advisor, a thought partner, or a speaker for your next event — I'd love to hear from you.

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