Anirudh Kumar — CEO
ESG GRI TCFD PCAF IPCC GHG IFRS-S1&S2 ICP SASB CDP | Sustainability | Net Zero SBTi | Climate Science | Mitigation | Adaptation I craft bold strategic visions for the sustainability journey, blending sharp analytics with a "get-it-done-the-ESG-way" mindset. Easy-going ESG trailblazer, trusted mentor, and proud Indian with 15+ years of core expertise in sustainability, ESG, and climate change—leading complex projects and high-performing teams. Architect of ambitious net-zero strategies: steering C-suite dialogues, decoding climate science into actionable impact. I empower teams through trust, curiosity, and calculated boldness. Thought leader & keynote speaker on climate literacy, circular economy, investor ESG demands, and Net Zero transformation. Evolving daily into my best self 🌍. Experience in the ESG Universe:- Net Zero Target setting and road map using IEA NZE Decarbonization pathways - Business Strategy and climate science integration. Reduction in cost of funds by strengthening ESG - Through investor relations. Recycled Paper Usage across organisation - Forest Stewardship Council certified paper usage in mandatory areas only others verticals transformed to paperless. Stakeholder engagement - Conducting multiple sessions with various teams and enriched them with broader context on Sustainability. Impact Materiality Exercise - Formulated the materiality matrix through consultation of 500+ stakeholders with inward outward impact mapping. IFRS (S1 and S2) and GRI Reporting - Developed and released the 10+ externally assured Sustainability reports. Sustainable Procurement Framework - As a part of sustainable sourcing strategy. Sustainability/ESG Policy - Policy and commitment. Overarching Sustainability framework - Consolidated the strategic material issues into a structured sustainability framework. Global ESG platforms - Participated in Sustainalytics, DJSI, CDP, Refinitiv, ISS ESG, MSCI ESG, FTSE ESG Financed Emissions - PCAF - Developed holistic strategy for financed emissions accounting targetted towards Net zero portfolio. Sustainable Finance Framework - Curated propositions with business teams on leveraging sustainable finance. Climate Risk Register - Incorporated climate variables in the enterprise risk framework including mapping of physical risks and transitional risks for both operations and product portfolio. Sustainability Team Building - Mentoring a passionate team CAVEAT - *Viewpoints are intrinsically subjective.*
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability and ESG expert with a focus on climate change mitigation strategies.
Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Experience: 11 yrs 2 mos
Skills
- Sustainability
- Esg
Career Highlights
- 15+ years of expertise in sustainability and ESG.
- Architect of ambitious net-zero strategies.
- Thought leader on climate literacy and circular economy.
Work Experience
Hero MotoCorp
Global Sustainability Lead (3 yrs 6 mos)
Manager - Core Sustainability (10 mos)
Deputy Manager - Core Sustainability team (2 yrs 11 mos)
Assistant Manager - Core Sustainability Team (3 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
Leadership Development at Indian School of Business
10+2 (CBSE Class 12th) at St. Michael's High School - India
10th at St. Joseph's High School Patna
Mechanical Engineering at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra