Usha Pillai

About Usha Pillai

Expert in Product Carbon Footprint and Life Cycle Assessment | Cutting Edge Research in…

Experience

1. Carbon Footprint & Lca Consultant Guiding Businesses Towards their Net Zero Goals

   New Sky

   Jan 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   I work with organizations to measure and evaluate the carbon footprint of their products and services. By working within established frameworks and standards, while also addressing the specific needs of each client, I provide the following comprehensive services: Product Carbon Footprint: Evaluate PCFs or LCA subsets as defined by ISO 14067, 14040/14044, GHG Product Footprint Standard, and specific sector standards, such as Together for Sustainability (TfS), Catena-X, etc. Supply Chain Product Footprint Integration: Streamlined sharing of footprint data from suppliers while preserving data sovereignty via shared network standards like PACT and OpenFootprint. Formulating a Path Towards Product Circularity: Cradle-to-grave assessment of products to identify potential substitution of raw materials with recycled content and find ways to reduce waste. ESG Disclosures: Generating climate-related disclosure data using GHG Protocol methods and in compliance with CDP, GRI, ISSB frameworks. Net Zero Targets: Setting science-based short and long-term targets to reduce overall emissions using standards like the SBTi.By leveraging these services, businesses can go beyond simple energy efficiency measures and gain a deeper understanding of their emissions impact, identify areas for improvement, and develop effective strategies for achieving their net zero targets.

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Bachelor's degree

• Carnegie Mellon University

  Master's Degree