Master of Science, Environment Management • University of Delhi
Bio
Abhay graduated from University of Delhi with Botany as major subject and then completed Masters of Science in Environment Management from GGSIP University, Delhi, India. Overall, he has got diverse experience of more than eleven years including an environment consultancy, an autonomous body to implement environment impact assessment (EIA) consultant’s accreditation mechanism across country and in Chemical Industry in Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) role. He is always keen to learn something new, step beyond his comfort zone through consistent efforts and intends to become thorough subject matter expert in sustainability.
He started his career as an Environmental Scientist in an environmental consultancy, Jacobs India Pvt. Ltd. (erstwhile C.E.S. Pvt. Ltd) wherein he was responsible for preparing EIA reports for highway projects and organize public consultation meetings along with extensive site visits. Subsequently, he joined an autonomous body, Quality Council of India, QCI, wherein he had to implement environmental consultant’s accreditation mechanism across country on behalf of Govt. of India. In this role as Assistant Director, he learnt about policy development, assessment process, formats, accreditation and communication with all stakeholders (government, private, NGOs, judiciary etc.) in connection to matters related to environment. Finally, to have hands on experience and understand ground reality, he moved to Uflex Limited, Chemicals Business in EHS field and also did a certificate course on safety from NEBOSH, UK. This experience of Chemical Industry (Ink and Adhesives manufacturing) had been truly enriching which enabled him to understand ground level issues in respect of policy, environment (air, water, waste etc.), health and safety, technology, administration and management. Here as Manager, EHS, he was responsible to ensure compliance to stipulated legal norms as well as the systems defined internally in line with integrated management system (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 31000). He also managed concerns related air pollution, water pollution, hazardous waste management and incidents analysis and investigation including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions. His light-bulb moment for sustainability happened while analyzing annual reports of global competitors with an objective to prepare an internal sustainability report. The reports impressively accentuated the transparent, strategic and well thought of sustainability efforts of companies to mitigate or nullify current and future risks. Having closely witnessed environmental issues from different viewpoints in past, he realized the need and importance of sustainable approach.
He loves to travel and go on long drives in hilly terrain. He likes to meet new people and make friends. He is also an avid reader and is inclined to read anything that would enhance his knowledge.
Abhay's MScSM Internship: Centerra Gold
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