Loganath Radhakrishnan

About Loganath Radhakrishnan

I help governments design policy, corporates hit ESG targets, and cities build sustainable infrastructure — with 23+ projects delivered across India, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the UAE. Ph.D. Environmental Engineer. Co-Founder, Howest Global. Certified Carbon Footprint Analyst (CII) · ISO 14064 · GRI. My work has set national benchmarks, built international sustainability frameworks, and delivered measurable decarbonisation for global clients: → Designed the sustainability governance model for NEOM Community (KSA) — ISO 37101:2016, 12 action areas, 6 sustainability purposes. Among the first implementations at this scale across the Globe. → Established India\'s benchmark STP performance assessment methodology for 5 Smart Cities in Tamil Nadu (GIZ-funded).→ Developed India\'s benchmark Micro Composting Centers SoP, Manual, Protocol and its graphical representation documents for Ministry of Housing Affairs (GIZ-funded). → Delivered ITC PSPD\'s fuel transition — lignite coal to agri biomass, achieving significant Scope 1 & Scope 3 emission reductions at industrial scale. → Executed India\'s green dealership ESG audit framework for HERO MotoCorp — deployed across Tamil Nadu.→ Executed India\'s first textile waste quantification survey and provided national level recommendations for Tirupur City Municipal Corporation. IMPACT ACROSS 23+ PROJECTS: → 2M+ tonnes CO₂ directly reduced | 20M+ tonnes GHG inventorised (Scope 1–3)→ 15+ projects worked on first time in national and state level→ 25M+ people impacted through waste, water and sustainability projects → 8.5 lakh trees assessed for carbon sequestration across 354 hectares → tonnes solid waste diverted from landfill via circular economy strategies → 3 countries: India · UAE · Germany | 30+ peer-reviewed publications, IF upto 16.8 CORE SERVICES: → Carbon Accounting & Net-Zero Strategy (Scope 1–3, ISO 14064) → ESG Reporting & Rating Support (GRI · BRSR · TCFD · SASB · ISSB · CDP · Ecovadis) → Municipal & Industrial Waste Engineering · Circular Economy Design · EPR Compliance → Environmental Feasibility Studies · Biofuel & Biomass Assessment → GIS · NDVI · LULC · Remote Sensing Analysis (QGIS) → ISO 37101 Sustainable Community Frameworks · Policy Development Invited expert lecturer at IIT Madras, NIT Calicut — GIAN (Global Initiative of Academic Networks) course on ISO 37101 and ESG Frameworks. Working on a carbon audit, BRSR filing, ESG strategy or environmental feasibility study? Let\'s talk. l•••••••@howestglobal.com

Experience

1. Environmental Technical Expert

   Indian Green Service

   Apr 2021 — Present · Delhi, IN

   Municipal Solid Waste Management Solutions (Vellore & Tiruchirappalli)Designed integrated SWM frameworks aligned with Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-U 2.0) and circular economy principles.Recommended IoT-enabled dry waste segregation systems to improve recovery rates and reduce landfill burden.Developed operational models for Micro Composting Centers (MCCs) to support decentralized waste processing.Drafted CSR-funded project proposals to support ULBs in scaling sustainable infrastructure.General Solid Waste Management – CMC VelloreSpearheaded strategies to transition plastic waste into the circular economy, emphasizing reuse, recycling, and EPR compliance.Engaged with municipal staff, waste workers, and community groups to improve on-ground implementation.Delivered training modules and visual SOPs to enhance operational efficiency.

Education

• Government College of Technology, Coimbatore

  Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

  2012 — 2014

• Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

  2014 — 2019

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor’s Degree, Biotechnogy

  2007 — 2011