Sridhar Vasu Iyengar

Operations Associate

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States1 yr 6 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

Expert in driving Scope 3 emissions inventories.
Proven track record in ESG platform implementation.
Skilled in translating ESG data into actionable insights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability Specialist with expertise in ESG data management and reporting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Esg Platform ImplementationSustainability ReportingGhg AccountingEsg DisclosuresSustainability Research

Other Skills

Gap AnalysisWorkivaGHG ProtocolData ManagementAttention to DetailDocument DraftingData CollectionESG FrameworksResearch SkillsData AnalysisPrompt EngineeringCarbon FootprintingScience Based Targets initiative (SBTi)Greenhouse Gas AccountingImplementation

About

Sustainability Advisor with experience driving audit-ready Scope 3 emissions inventories and ESG platform implementation. Skilled in translating ESG data into actionable insights for cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders at Fortune 500 companies and aligning sustainability data management processes with business outcomes.

Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 6 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 6 mos

Current Experience

Cognizant

Associate - Sustainability Advisory

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Jersey City, NJ · Remote

Led a cross-functional Scope 3 Current State Assessment for a global life sciences client, conducting a GHG Protocol-aligned gap analysis across Scope 3 categories, identifying data availability, estimation methodologies, technology landscape, and reporting maturity gaps.
Developed a progressive ESG technology roadmap, transitioning from compliance-driven foundations to scalable, insight-driven platforms enabling enhanced Scope 3 visibility and supplier engagement.
Presented strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders, resulting in ~$ 500k follow-on engagement to operationalize Scope 3 inventory development and documentation.
Led the development of a custom Scope 3 emissions calculator, integrating primary and secondary data sources, emissions factors (e.g., DEFRA, EPA, Ecoinvent), and category-specific methodologies aligned with the GHG Protocol.
Authored audit-ready documentation, including Data Lineage and Inventory Management Plan (IMP), enhancing traceability, auditability, and stakeholder confidence in emissions disclosures.
Led a comparative evaluation of 70+ ESG platforms (e.g., Workiva, Salesforce Net Zero Cloud), assessing Scope 3 capabilities, AI innovation, supply chain modules, and ERP integration readiness to inform RFP vendor selection.
Led a project team of 5+ members through two full-cycle Workiva ESG platform deployments across discovery, design, build, UAT & go-live. Streamlined last-mile reporting by mapping disclosures across SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP, and enabling automated workflows, version control, and audit trails.
Designed integration roadmaps and authored role-based SOPs and training materials, driving platform adoption and operational efficiency across sustainability, finance, and compliance teams.
Led and supported ESG-focused RFP responses for pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients, aligning sustainability strategy with digital enablement that aligns with business and technical requirements.

Gap AnalysisWorkivaESG Platform ImplementationSustainability Reporting

Beyond meat

Sustainability Analyst

Jul 2023 – Jun 2024 · 11 mos · El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

ESG Metrics and Ratings: Compiled 100+ material metrics aligned across SASB, GRI & GFI frameworks and engaged cross-functional teams to develop ESG disclosures through data collection and analysis. Conducted gap assessment to identify environmental and social (E&S) disclosures meeting ISS criteria and increased E&S score by 2-points.
GHG Accounting & Assurance: Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to collect, track and analyze sustainability data to build GHG inventory and led the external assurance for scope 1 and 2 by interfacing with auditors, sharing details on organizational and operational boundaries, and data collection procedures based on GHG protocol.
Scope 3 Accuracy & Supply Chain: Developed and executed an action plan to engage 25+ suppliers to compile packaging weight data to prepare for business requirements of emerging EPR legislation, improve ESG disclosures and accuracy of scope 3 – category 1 emissions. Documented environmental/social risks and benefits of ingredient supply chain of critical ingredient categories to support narrative on responsible sourcing aligned with SASB framework
Investor ESG Analysis: Evaluated the ESG perspectives of the top 25 investors by %O/S, providing recommendations on key ESG topics to inform materiality assessments and reporting. Analyzed YOY trends in the proportion of UN PRI signatories among investors, generating insights on the importance of ESG performance in investment decision-making.
ESG Disclosures: Evaluated packaging that has How2Recycle approved label by mapping SKUs in sales data to H2R dashboard to determine % of packaging sold in FY2023 that is recyclable. Determined proportion of corporate operations in areas of high baseline water stress to be less than 10% using the addresses of active sites as of Q4 2023 in WRI Aqueduct tool.

Attention to DetailDocument DraftingGHG AccountingESG Disclosures

Indian institute of technology, bombay

Sustainability Researcher

May 2021 – Jul 2021 · 2 mos · India · Remote

Developed an excel model through comprehensive research and benchmarking by reviewing 40+ publications on land and water footprints of solar, wind, and biomass energy technologies, analysing electricity generation data and footprint input parameters, to evaluate least land and water intensive technology.
Authored detailed 30+ page report comparing footprints of technology under scope and recommended increased data collection and consistency in scope of analysis to facilitate environmental impact comparisons.

Attention to DetailDocument DraftingSustainability Research