Sridhar Vasu Iyengar

Associate - Sustainability Advisory @Cognizant

Jersey City, NJ, US

Led a cross-functional Scope 3 Current State Assessment for a global life sciences client, conducting a GHG Protocol-aligned gap analysis across Scope 3 categories, identifying data availability, estimation methodologies, technology landscape, and reporting maturity gaps.Developed a progressive ESG technology roadmap, transitioning from compliance-driven foundations to scalable, insight-driven platforms enabling enhanced Scope 3 visibility and supplier engagement.Presented strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders, resulting in a $324K follow-on engagement to operationalize Scope 3 inventory development and documentation.Led the development of a custom Scope 3 emissions calculator, integrating primary and secondary data sources, emissions factors (e.g, DEFRA, EPA, Ecoinvent), and category-specific methodologies aligned with the GHG Protocol.Authored audit-ready documentation, including Data Lineage and Inventory Management Plan (IMP), enhancing traceability, auditability, and stakeholder confidence in emissions disclosures.Led a comparative evaluation of 70+ ESG platforms (e.g, Workiva, Salesforce Net Zero Cloud), assessing Scope 3 capabilities, AI innovation, supply chain modules, and ERP integration readiness to inform RFP vendor selection.Spearheaded two full-cycle Workiva ESG platform implementations, mapping disclosures across SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP, and enabling automated workflows, version control, and audit trails.Designed integration roadmaps and authored role-based SOPs and training materials, driving platform adoption and operational efficiency across sustainability, finance, and compliance teams.Led and supported ESG-focused RFP responses for pharmaceutical and manufacturing clients, aligning sustainability strategy with digital enablement to differentiate offerings and drive business growth.