Utkarsh Gaur

About Utkarsh Gaur

I’m a sustainability professional with over six years of experience driving ESG strategy, assurance, and corporate sustainability initiatives across consulting and industry. My work bridges technical expertise and strategic leadership — helping organizations integrate sustainability into business growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.At KPMG and EY, I’ve led ESG and GHG assurance engagements aligned with ISAE CSRD, and ESRS frameworks — advising clients on disclosure readiness, audit controls, and sustainability governance. In my corporate role at Sterlite Technologies, I spearheaded decarbonization projects, developed an ISO 14064-based GHG inventory, and co-created the industry’s first externally certified eco-design methodology for optical fiber cables — a milestone that enhanced both environmental and commercial performance.I’m passionate about translating data-driven ESG insights into actionable strategies — whether improving ESG ratings (CDP, MSCI, EcoVadis), advancing circular economy practices, or aligning corporate operations with SBTi and net-zero ambitions.What motivates me most is building cross-functional collaboration — bringing sustainability, operations, finance, and R&D teams together to design solutions that deliver measurable impact for both the business and the planet.Key Interests:Corporate Sustainability Strategy | ESG Governance | BRSR & CSRD Compliance | Decarbonization & Net Zero | Climate Risk & Scenario Analysis | LCA & Product Carbon Footprint | Sustainable Supply Chain | Circular Economy

Experience

1. Assistant Manager

   Kpmg Resource Centre Private Limited

   Aug 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Leading ESG and GHG assurance engagements for multinational clients in alignment with EU CSRD and ESRS standards under ISAE corporate sustainability teams on ESG disclosure readiness, data governance, and internal audit controls.Supporting the development of KPMG’s CSRD audit methodology and knowledge repository for ESG assurance.Mentoring junior professionals and ensuring methodological rigor across sustainability audits.Key Highlights: Delivered CSRD-aligned ESG audits for European clients, enhancing transparency and compliance. Improved audit efficiency through streamlined ESG documentation and reporting processes.

Education

• Symbiosis School of Economics

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics

  2013 — 2016

• TERI School of Advanced Studies

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business & Sustainability

  2017 — 2019