Ravi Kiran Sivala

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India15 yrs 3 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 23 years of experience in sustainability and EHS leadership.
Expertise in ESG disclosures and sustainability strategy.
Proven track record in decarbonization and circular economy initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability and EHS expert in the Pharmaceutical industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Sustainability StrategyEhs Management

Other Skills

Sustainability & ESG LeadershipEHS & Process SafetyGovernance & Stakeholder EngagementDecarbonizationCircular EconomyESG ReportingStakeholder EngagementSustainability ProjectsEnergy EfficiencyEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Improving Sustainability Performance of an OrganizationProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingCommunicationStrengthening of Process Safety

About

Sustainability and EHS professional with 23+ years of leadership experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, consulting, and industry associations. Expertise in sustainability strategy, ESG disclosures, decarbonization, circular economy, and EHS leadership. • Education: MBA (PGPEM) at IIM Bangalore. M.Tech in Environmental Management (JNTU); • Current Role: AVP & Global Head – Sustainability & EHS, Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Past Associations: Biocon group, Solara, Novartis, Sanofi, Dr. Reddy’s, Aurobindo, CII–Godrej GBC, and Ernst & Young(EY). Core Competencies : • Sustainability & ESG Leadership: Decarbonization (SBTi), Circular Economy, GRI/TCFD/CDP/DJSI/BRSR/EcoVadis reporting. • EHS & Process Safety: Risk-Based PSM, ZLD, Industrial Hygiene, DuPont Safety, Responsible Care, Compliance Assurance. • Governance & Stakeholder Engagement: Board-level sustainability committees, investor/regulator engagement, community projects. • Certifications: CIH, CSP, CPSA (American Boards); BEE Certified Energy Manager & Auditor; • Industry Engagement: Expert Member, Sustainability Committee – Indian Chamber of Commerce. CII Sustainability Assessor.

Experience

Sun pharma

Head - EHS & Sustainability

Mar 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Developed a global sustainability portfolio, including decarbonization and circular economy strategies.
Implemented company-wide sustainability goals, presenting progress directly to the Board.
ESG Reporting: Led disclosures under DJSI, CDP, EcoVadis, BRSR, UNGC, achieving improved ESG ratings.
Designed sustainability dashboard & metrics for real-time performance tracking.
Drove sustainability projects: water reduction, energy efficiency, zero waste to landfill, LCA for products.
Built organizational capability through Sustainability Champions and ESG/ BRSR training.
Strengthened workplace safety with RBPSM, industrial hygiene, and compliance monitoring.

Sustainability & ESG LeadershipEHS & Process SafetyGovernance & Stakeholder EngagementSustainability StrategyEHS Management

Biocon

Head Corporate EHS & Sustainability

Jul 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Improving Sustainability Performance of an OrganizationProblem SolvingSustainability StrategyStrategic ThinkingCommunication+2

Solara active pharma sciences limited

2 roles

Head - Corporate EHS & Sustainability

Dec 2014 – Jul 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)Improving Sustainability Performance of an OrganizationProblem SolvingSustainability StrategyStrategic ThinkingCommunication+2

Head - Corporate EHS & Sustainability

Dec 2014 – Jul 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Problem SolvingStrategic ThinkingCommunicationStrengthening of Process Safety

Sequent scientific limited ( sequent, alivira and naari)

Head - Corporate EHS

Dec 2014 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai

Providing Leadership w.r.t EHS to the sites
Preparation and implementation of EHS guidelines
Leading Process Safety team
Making EHS strategies w.r.t Improving EHS performance across all the sites
Implementation of Sustainability Projects
Improving the safety culture by involving line management
Liasoning with legal authorities
Making the sites ready for External EHS Audits
Supporting the site EHS heads w.r.t Process Safety and Occupational Hygiene
Monitoring the sites through site EHS KPI's

Improving Sustainability Performance of an OrganizationProblem SolvingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Sandoz pvt ltd (a novartis company)

Head - HSE

May 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mahad, Maharashtra

Implementation of Novartis HSE guidelines
Improving Safety Culture - Implementation of DUPONT STOP Project and BBS program.
Development of EHS Systems(ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)
Waste Water treatment Facility
Industrial Hygiene - Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment and ensuring Engg controls
Conducting EHS training programs

Improving Sustainability Performance of an OrganizationProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingCommunicationStakeholder Engagement