Ruchi Renavikar
Port Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Senior sustainability consultant with 6 years of experience in decarbonisation strategies, emissions accounting, and environmental impact assessments. Recognised for expertise in developing key client relationships, contextualising sustainability from a business lens while developing emissions reduction initiatives to meet net zero targets. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and effective communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Edge Impact Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
04.2023 - Current
- Developed sustainability plans and strategies aimed at decreasing energy use and carbon emissions.
- Responsible for the management of key accounts and projects worth more than $200k
- Assisted businesses in setting Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for emission reduction by developing sustainability strategies and Net Zero roadmaps.
- Managed and led consultants and analysts in delivering decarbonization projects involving carbon accounting and cost modeling for emission reduction initiatives aligned to meet net zero targets.
- Built an in-house carbon accounting platform and integrated tech tools to enhance carbon delivery processes
- Managed supply chain engagement and conducted ESG risk assessments for businesses in the transport, manufacturing, and finance sectors.
- Led engagement with potential clients for sales and business development
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainable Living Lab
Singapore, Singapore
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Sustainability consulting for technology clients in the implementation of de-carbonising strategies
- Driving sustainability auditing with partners and start-ups in Singapore, India and Japan
- Curated an SME focused sustainability reporting template aligned to GRI, SASB, ISSB, GHG Reporting frameworks
- Managing strategic business partnerships and global clientele to deliver end to end sustainability and community impact solutions
- Development of self-audit and materiality assessment feature for a sustainability resource platform.
Product Manager-Environment & Technology
Hosachiguru Agritech Pvt Ltd
India, India
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Management and leadership for 3 teams (Software development, Operations & Marketing) ensuring efficient delivery of monthly and daily targets
- Team lead for Product design, testing, development, social media management and website maintenance for a farm monitoring app and spatial mapping platform
- Lead author for ESG & water accounting report
- Spearheaded environmental initiatives that reduced companies' carbon footprint and initiated the company into the Carbon trading market.
Campus Development Research Intern
Indian Institute of Human Settlement
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Comprehensive review on Long Term Urban Ecological Monitoring
- Developed draft Urban LTER Framework and implementation plan for IIHS campus
- Plan for Waste water management and treatment plant set-up for in-situ grey water recycling
- Laboratory set-up for environmental and micro-biological analysis.
Research Assistant
The Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
04.2019 - 09.2019
- UNESCO Project: Development of a water curriculum for Asia and The Pacific, which was presented at the 2019 UNESCO Conference in Indonesia
- Assisted in the design and development of a water studies curriculum for APAC, based on social and geopolitical context of select key countries
- Identification and analysis of key tertiary institutions included, sampling of more than 60 leading universities across Asia and the Pacific.
Education
Masters of Environmental Management & Development -
The Australian National University
Canberra12.2018
Bachelor of Science- Environment, Chemistry & Zoology -
Mount Carmel College
India12.2015
Skills
- Carbon Accounting (Scope 1, 2 & 3)
- Science-based target's (SBT) aligned target setting
- NGERs, APS Net Zero Policy, ASRS, GRI, ISSB, CDP & TCFD
- Sustainability Reporting
- Environmental & climate risk assessment
- Client relationship management
- Project management & delivery
- Sustainability communication and marketing
- Environmental auditing and impact assessment
- Supply chain emissions & risk assessment
- Sustainability risk analysis and remediation
- Scenario planning
- Project management, leadership & building strategic partnerships
- ArcGIS, QGIS and basic Python
Certification
- ISO 14001 -2015 Environmental Management System, CAQ-IRCA Approved Lead Auditor, 01/01/22
- Certificate for Securing Highest Marks in Environmental Science, Sivan Securities Pet Ltd, 01/01/15
- Credit Course in Herpetology and Environmental Legislation, 01/01/14
Accomplishments
- Multi-tasking Maestro Award: Awarded by Edge Impact for delivering multiple projects through challenging delivery contexts and short timelines, while exceeding client expectations.
- Client's cupid Award: Exceeding client expectations through delivering effective, curated & highly contextualised sustainability support to business.
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Timeline
Senior Sustainability Consultant
Edge Impact Pty Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Sustainability Consultant
Sustainable Living Lab
12.2021 - 03.2023
Product Manager-Environment & Technology
Hosachiguru Agritech Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - 09.2021
Campus Development Research Intern
Indian Institute of Human Settlement
09.2019 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
The Australian National University
04.2019 - 09.2019
Masters of Environmental Management & Development -
The Australian National University
Bachelor of Science- Environment, Chemistry & Zoology -
Mount Carmel College
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