Prakash Baskaran

About Prakash Baskaran

As a Sustainability Professional with 7+ years of experience, I specialize in decarbonisation strategy and climate transition, helping organizations move from ambition to actionable, data-driven pathways toward net zero.My work focuses on designing and implementing decarbonisation roadmaps across sectors, particularly in industrial manufacturing and IT, enabling organizations to: • Identify Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission hotspots • Develop science-based and operationally feasible reduction strategies • Align sustainability goals with business, financial, and regulatory prioritiesI also bring strong experience in ESG ratings and disclosures, supporting organizations in improving their performance across leading global benchmarks such as CDP and EcoVadis. My work involves bridging data, documentation, and strategy to drive measurable improvements in scores, transparency, and investor confidence.Career Highlights • Led the development of net-zero and decarbonisation roadmaps, translating climate ambition into practical, implementation-ready strategies • Enabled organizations to enhance their ESG ratings and disclosures, improving performance across CDP, EcoVadis, and similar frameworks • Delivered ESG strategy and sustainability reporting frameworks aligned with global standards such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), BRSR and Integrated Reporting • In the early part of my career, led large-scale green building programs, enabling multiple LEED Platinum certificationsWhat I Do Best• Decarbonisation Strategy & Net ZeroDeveloping end-to-end climate roadmaps, including emissions baselining, target setting, and implementation planning• ESG Ratings & DisclosuresDriving improvements in ESG performance across platforms like CDP and EcoVadis, including gap assessments, data validation, and response strategies• ESG Strategy & ReportingDesigning ESG frameworks and reports aligned with global standards and stakeholder expectations• Green Building ConsultancyDriving LEED certification programs and integrating sustainability into the built environmentLet’s ConnectI enjoy conversations around decarbonisation, ESG ratings, and climate strategy. If you’re working on sustainability or looking to strengthen ESG performance, feel free to reach out—always up for a meaningful exchange.

Experience

1. Senior Consultant - Climate Change and Sustainability Services

   EY

   Sep 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   have led and delivered end-to-end decarbonisation and ESG transformation initiatives across diverse sectors, including industrial manufacturing and IT, with a strong focus on enabling organizations to transition toward low-carbon and sustainable business models.My core expertise lies in developing net-zero roadmaps and decarbonisation strategies, where I have supported organizations in: • Establishing science-based targets (SBTi-aligned) • Identifying Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission hotspots • Designing practical, plant-level and value chain interventions • Building implementation roadmaps with clear financial and operational feasibilityIn the industrial manufacturing sector, I have spearheaded deep decarbonisation programs, aligning sustainability ambitions with operational realities—covering energy transition, process optimisation, supplier engagement, and low-carbon technology adoption.Beyond decarbonisation, I have driven enterprise-wide ESG strategy and reporting initiatives, including: • Development of comprehensive ESG strategies tailored to sector-specific risks and opportunities • Implementation of GRI-aligned sustainability reporting frameworks • Delivery of integrated reports, combining financial and non-financial performance to provide a holistic view of value creationI have also supported organizations in enhancing their ESG ratings and disclosures, including: • CDP • EcoVadis— driving measurable improvements in scores, transparency, and global positioning.

Education

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Energy and Environmental Engineering

  2012 — 2016

• SBOA Matriculation and Higher secondary school

  High School

  2008 — 2012

• TERI School of Advanced Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Sustainability Management

  2020 — 2022

• National Law University, Delhi

  Post Graduate Diploma, Urban Environmental Management and Law

  2019 — 2020

Skills

• Wastewater Treatment
• English
• Solar Pv
• Environmental Consulting
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Solar Thermal
• Environmental Auditing
• Arcgis
• Wind Energy
• Pvsyst
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Drawing
• Photography
• Environmental Compliance