Ram Vaidyanathan

• Elevated ESG governance by instituting board-level sustainability committees, embedding climate risk into ERM (TCFD-aligned), and linking executive KPIs to “People & Planet” performance outcomes. • Secured multiple first-time CDP A-list recognitions for Godrej Chemicals, Godrej Agrovet, and Godrej Properties, showcasing leadership in climate action, water stewardship, and sustainable supply chains. • Delivered transformational ESG impact since FY20, achieving 29% GHG reduction, 65% renewable energy mix, 22% plastic intensity drop, 46% landfill waste cut, and 12x water positivity across business units. • Pioneered a green supply chain transformation program with supplier ESG scorecards, audits, capacity-building, and quantitative performance tracking for high-impact commodities (palm oil, timber, soy, maize, milk). • Integrated ESG into product innovation by embedding Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into New Product Development, advancing plastics reduction roadmaps, biodiversity action plans, and nature-positive frameworks. • Propelled Godrej Consumer Products & Godrej Properties into the DJSI leadership band, with GCPL ranked #2 globally among FMCG companies through strategic ESG disclosure excellence. • Orchestrated enterprise-wide ESG strategy deployment across diversified sectors, aligning with GRI, TCFD, CDP, and SBTi, ensuring sustainability integration in corporate strategy, governance, and performance metrics.

• Drove a 300% surge in clean energy revenues within two years by spearheading strategic market expansion and microgrid deployments in Mauritius and Australia, overcoming complex regulatory and operational challenges. • Engineered advanced hybrid renewable systems, integrating microwind, solar, diesel, and battery storage, delivering INR 50 crore in cost savings and avoiding 18,000 MT CO₂ emissions annually. • Pioneered decentralized renewable energy solutions with distributed generation, hybrid power systems, and battery integration to boost grid resilience and expand energy access in underserved and remote regions. • Co-developed low-wind turbine technology (10kW) in collaboration with National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), unlocking renewable energy generation in low-speed wind zones for rural electrification and island applications. • Forged cross-sector innovation alliances to align R&D with sustainability targets, advancing scalable, commercially viable clean energy technologies from pilot stage to market-ready deployment.

• Generated £10 million in new revenue streams by commercializing and scaling the Diesel Generator Management System (DGMS) across multiple utility networks, establishing it as a replicable solution for grid resilience and cost-efficient backup power. • Architected a centralized DGMS platform for UK Power Networks, optimizing fleet-wide diesel generator operations and delivering £2.5M in annual savings, exceeding targets by 5x. • Enhanced operational reliability and asset lifecycle performance through real-time performance analytics, predictive maintenance, and data-driven asset management strategies. • Strengthened procurement efficiency and reduced downtime by integrating advanced energy analytics into generator fleet operations across critical infrastructure.