Arun K Balasubramanian

About Arun K Balasubramanian

An accomplished Energy & Sustainability Leader with extensive P&L management expertise and a proven track record of driving transformative change across global and regional businesses. Recognized for leadership in ESG strategy, Net Zero roadmaps, corporate sustainability, and decarbonization, with deep expertise in conducting comprehensive decarbonization assessments and translating them into actionable transition plans supported by robust implementation for complex industries.Possesses deep knowledge of international frameworks and directives — GRI, TCFD, SASB, ISSB, BRSR, CSRD, CBAM, EU Taxonomy, SECR — complemented by hands-on expertise in carbon accounting, renewable energy, carbon markets, sustainable facilities management, utilities-as-a-service, performance contracting, product innovation, and biomass fuel / pellet / briquette manufacturing.Successfully founded and scaled four companies in the technical facilities and utilities management domain — Dalkia India, GSH India, Onrgy Services, a Middle East–based facilities management venture and led a Biomass fuel manufacturing into efficient biomass fuel production — transforming them into operationally resilient, financially self-sustaining enterprises with strong client portfolios and measurable ESG impact.A passionate advocate of the UN SDGs and UNGC, with the demonstrated ability to convert sustainability ambitions into tangible business outcomes. With over 17 years of board-level experience (Veolia, Dalkia, RATP, GSH), brings a unique blend of strategic foresight, operational leadership, and stakeholder engagement, delivering long-term value creation while advancing environmental and social impact.

Experience

1. Chief Sustainability Officer

   Elfonze Technologies

   Jan 2026 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Lead Elfonze’s end-to-end Sustainability Consulting practice across GHG accounting, decarbonisation, Net Zero, ESG reporting, and assurance readinessAdvise Boards and CXOs on sustainability strategy, climate risk, regulatory alignment, and long-term value creationOversee Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories, emissions metrics, and robust data governance frameworksDrive Net Zero and SBTi-aligned target setting, abatement roadmaps, and transition planningLead growth and delivery of Elfonze Technologies’ full suite of digital services and ESG services, spanning Chennai and UK operationsIntegrate sustainability and digital capabilities into corporate strategy, capital allocation, operational delivery, and client value creation

Education

• Chinmaya Vidyalaya

  10th Standard, High School

  1980 — 1985

• Sri Ramakrishna Mission HSS (Main)

  Higher Secondary School, Maths & Science

  1985 — 1987

• Kongu Engineering College

  B.E, Mechanical Engineering

  1987 — 1991

• Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

  M.Tech, Energy Management

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Energy
• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy
• Facilities Management
• Sustainable Energy