Mr. Aayush Anand
Mr. Aayush Anand
Sustainability & Climate Risk Expert, GARP and GRI Accredited Professional; IIM Ranchi Alum, AA1000 Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP)
Mr. Aayush Anand
Sustainability & Climate Risk Expert, GARP and GRI Accredited Professional; IIM Ranchi Alum, AA1000 Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP), ISO 14064 – 1, 2, 3 Lead Verifier, CII Certified Carbon Footprint Professional
Mr. Aayush Anand, a sustainability and climate risk expert with over 15 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sector, is an AA1000 Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP), GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, ISO 14064-1,2,3 Lead Verifier, and CII Certified Carbon Footprint Professional. He is also an IGBC Accredited Professional (IGBC AP) and an Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) Expert, with specialized expertise in sustainable building design and energy-efficient infrastructure.
He holds a certification as a Water Auditor, with specialized expertise in assessing, managing, and optimizing water efficiency and conservation practices across industrial and infrastructure projects. He has led key projects with multilateral and public sector organisations with a strong focus on green buildings, renewable energy integration and decarbonization policy development. He holds an Engineering Degree from MIT Manipal and an MBA from IIM Ranchi, complemented by the prestigious GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certification. A highly acclaimed author, he has written several notable articles, including a widely read op-ed in The Hindu titled “The Union Budget as a Turning Point for Climate Action”, where he emphasized the urgency of aligning fiscal policy with India’s Net-Zero ambitions. His experience in ESG and Sustainability is further strengthened by his work with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as well as his OPFA Fellowship, where he has contributed to national-level clean energy strategies.
Core Expertise
- Sustainability & Climate Risk Strategy
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Green Building Initiatives
- Decarbonization Policy Development
- ESG Frameworks & Implementation
- Infrastructure Sustainability
Professional Experience
- 15+ years in energy and infrastructure sectors
- Worked with multilateral and public sector organizations
- Contributed to national-level sustainability and climate initiatives
- Experience with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on clean energy strategies
- OPFA Fellowship contributor to policy and sustainability programs
Education
- Engineering Degree – Manipal Institute of Technology
- MBA – Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Certifications & Credentials
- GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certification
Publications & Thought Leadership
- Author of multiple articles on sustainability and climate policy
- Published op-ed in The Hindu titled: “The Union Budget as a Turning Point for Climate Action”
- Recognized voice on aligning fiscal policy with India’s Net-Zero ambitions
Key Highlights
- 15+ years in sustainability, energy, and infrastructure
- Expert in renewable energy and decarbonization strategies
- Experience with government and multilateral organizations
- GARP SCR certified climate risk professional
- Contributor to national clean energy and policy initiatives
- Published thought leader in climate policy and ESG
Professional Focus
Mr. Anand’s work is centered on enabling organizations and policymakers to adopt scalable, sustainable, and climate-resilient solutions, aligned with global ESG standards and national net-zero goals.
Mr. Aayush Anand
Sustainability & Climate Risk Expert, GARP and GRI Accredited Professional; IIM Ranchi Alum, AA1000 Associate Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner (ACSAP)
Profile Overview
Mr. Aayush Anand is a seasoned sustainability and climate risk expert with over 15 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sector. His work focuses on advancing climate-resilient strategies, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization pathways across industries and public systems.
He has led and contributed to key projects with multilateral and public sector organizations, positioning himself as a trusted expert in ESG, sustainability policy, and climate risk management.
Core Expertise
- Sustainability & Climate Risk Strategy
- Renewable Energy Integration
- Green Building Initiatives
- Decarbonization Policy Development
- ESG Frameworks & Implementation
- Infrastructure Sustainability
Professional Experience
- 15+ years in energy and infrastructure sectors
- Worked with multilateral and public sector organizations
- Contributed to national-level sustainability and climate initiatives
- Experience with Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on clean energy strategies
- OPFA Fellowship contributor to policy and sustainability programs
Education
- Engineering Degree – Manipal Institute of Technology
- MBA – Indian Institute of Management Ranchi
Certifications & Credentials
- GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certification
Publications & Thought Leadership
- Author of multiple articles on sustainability and climate policy
- Published op-ed in The Hindu titled: “The Union Budget as a Turning Point for Climate Action”
- Recognized voice on aligning fiscal policy with India’s Net-Zero ambitions
Key Highlights
- 15+ years in sustainability, energy, and infrastructure
- Expert in renewable energy and decarbonization strategies
- Experience with government and multilateral organizations
- GARP SCR certified climate risk professional
- Contributor to national clean energy and policy initiatives
- Published thought leader in climate policy and ESG
Professional Focus
Mr. Anand’s work is centered on enabling organizations and policymakers to adopt scalable, sustainable, and climate-resilient solutions, aligned with global ESG standards and national net-zero goals.