Viraj Rathod
Results-Driven ESG Professional | Expert in ESG Data Platforms, Ratings & Compliance | Enabling Transparent & Responsible Business Practices
- Role
- Esg Data Research Analyst at Morningstar
- Location
- Kalyan, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Viraj Rathod
As an adaptable and results-oriented ESG and sustainability professional, I thrive in…
Experience
Esg Data Research Analyst
Feb 2022 — Present · Navi Mumbai, IN
Executed comprehensive ESG mandates across diverse sectors, involving end-to-end project execution including data collection, materiality analysis, benchmarking, and alignment with global sustainability disclosure standards such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD.• Led sector-specific ESG benchmarking studies to evaluate peer performance on material issues, identify best practices, and assess ESG risks and opportunities in alignment with ESG ratings frameworks (e.g, MSCI, S&P Global, DJSI).• Developed and refined internal ESG assessment frameworks, integrating sector-specific risks, evolving regulatory disclosures, and best practices to ensure robust and relevant ESG evaluations.• Delivered ESG performance analytics through detailed assessments of sustainability reports, annual filings, and regulatory disclosures, utilizing advanced Excel for quantitative modelling, scoring, and aggregation.• Supported internal methodology reviews and alignment initiatives to integrate ESG risk factors with global sustainable finance expectations, including frameworks inspired by IFC and ADB ESG guidelines.• Monitored global developments in ESG regulations, disclosure frameworks, and sustainability market trends to proactively enhance internal research protocols and advisory relevance.• Delivered structured ESG capability-building programs for internal teams and new joiners, covering sustainability standards, sector-specific materiality, and ESG scoring principles.• Mentored and managed a team of 4 new analysts, ensuring high-quality output, continuous process improvement, and timely resolution of process and content-related queries, while monitoring performance and ensuring productivity benchmarks were met.
Education
B.N.Bandodkar College of Science, Thane
High School Diploma, Science
2014 — 2016
Amity University Online
Master of Business Administration - MBA
The South Indian Assosciation (Regd.) The S.I.A. College of Higher Eduction Plot 88 MIDC Dombivli(E)
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology
2016 — 2019
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