Ajit Kumar

Solution Point

Ajit Kumar
Designation: VP
Brief Profile
IICA Certified ESG Professional with more than two decades of experience who has essayed a stellar role in supporting key business and sustainable initiatives of various growth oriented organizations. I am a decisive leader and strategic change catalyst with innovative ESG best practices that delivers value by significantly improving client engagement. I have advised clients from various industries on ESG integration and sustainability strategies for incredible turnaround thereby attracting huge investment for their business.

Educational Credentials

My educational background is Bachelor Degree in Physics. I have Masters in Human Resources Management (MHRM), Pondicherry University and Masters in Financial Management (MFM), Pondicherry University. I have Diploma in PMIR from Annamalai University. I have undergone training in GAPP from IIM, Kolkata.

Professional Contribution

As a IICA certified ESG professional, I have helped manufacturing and service companies to implement ESG in their companies. I have designed the strategic roadmap for implementing BRSR in the respective listed companies. I have designed innovative HR projects in the areas of recruitment, retention, succession planning, performance management and leadership development etc. I have worked on CSR project for providing sustainable livelihoods to street vendors.

Commitment to Social Responsibility

With my IICA certification in ESG, I will drive S component of ESG.. My endeavor will be to make significant impact that matters for my clients, our people and the communities where we live and work.

Philanthropic Endeavors

I have decided to build old age homes for the elderly. I will make adequate provisions for food during night especially needy and poor people in my state. Due to massive dropout of children, I will impart education to underprivileged children especially in Mathematics, Science. and English to make them literate citizens of this country.

Core Competencies 1 ESG

ESG Reporting Frameworks
BRSR Core
BRSR Lite
ESG Evaluation & Reporting
Materiality & ESG Integration
ESG Ratings
Climate Change
Carbon Credits
Stakeholder Engagement
Process Management

2 HR Innovative Practices

I have been instrumental in implementing HR best practices in the areas of recruitment talent retention , succession planning, performance management and leadership development.

3 CSR Initiatives & Impact

Worked in the area of renewable energy and environmental sustainability
Implemented the projects through SHG

Key Project Highlights

Executed eight ESG projects comprising manufacturing and services These projects involve stakeholder and materiality issues, baseline study, peer benchmarking, gap assessment and .recommendations for impactful solutions
Designed a comprehensive strategic roadmap for implementation of BRSR in an organization
Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team to create centre for competencies for key areas of expertise in sustainability
Worked with the top management of suppliers, subsidiaries and customers in integrating sustainability into their business strategy by adapting appropriate practices and initiatives.
Created a basket of innovative solutions for clients to sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities for company and its stakeholders
Provided business advisory services to an organization which bagged the prestigious DST-Lockheed Martin Award for its innovative green fuel under the aegis of India Innovation Growth program sponsored by FICCI
Involved in the execution of the project for sustainable livelihoods of street vendors under CSR initiative sponsored by HMSI
Provided professional support by managing and implementing projects related to renewable energy and environmental sustainability
Developed and implemented content and logistical support for regional and national trainings and workshops related to renewal energy and environmental sustainability
Spearheaded HR policies leading to organizational change, leadership

development, recruitment, employee relations, and compensation plans and implementation

Designed company based performance management system that evaluates performance on the basis of results, competencies and behaviors aligned with the core values of the organization
Implemented a pilot program in educational institution through Bloom’s Taxonomy

Training

Undergone training in GAPP(Generally Accepted Principles and Practices) from IIM, Kolkata

Certification

IICA(Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) Certified ESG Professional- Impact Leader
Member of NAIL(National Association of Impact Leaders), IICA, Govt of India

Contact Information
Email : sage@samvawfoundation.org
Phone: +91- 9625657760