Dr.Vivek K. Singh

Sustainability Leader I Independent DirectorTransforming Industrial Scale into Sustainable Value With over 30 years of engineering and sustainability leadership, I bridge the gap between complex boardroom ESG mandates and grassroots supply chain reality. As Chief Sustainability Officer for the Textiles business at Aditya Birla Group (transitioning post-June 30, 2026), I embed safety, circularity, and decarbonization into large-scale global operations. I am passionate about leveraging my technical skills and sustainability knowledge to enhance organizational performance, mitigate risks, and drive long-term, positive environmental impact. I continuously strive to create value through innovative, sustainable solutions that align with global best practices.My approach is grounded in a zero-harm ethos and proven technical execution, moving organizations from mere compliance to market leadership.Executive Track Record & Impact Milestones:Water Resilience: Spearheaded Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems across major plants, enabling over 55% of total water requirements to be met via recycled effluent.Circular Economy & Waste-to-Wealth: Led a breakthrough circular initiative converting linen process waste into biomass, completely eliminating landfill waste while driving down carbon emissions.Digital ESG Governance: Institutionalized a real-time digital ESG dashboard, replacing manual tracking with data-driven transparency for executive decision-making.Value Chain De-risking: Designed and executed a large-scale Supplier Onboarding & Training framework for BRSR compliance, implementing rigorous Third-Party Assurance across our critical supplier base.Areas of Advisory Expertise:I leverage a deep technical foundation (from thermal power plant heritage to high-performance manufacturing) alongside elite governance credentials:Boardroom Governance: IICA Certified Independent DirectorAssurance & Frameworks: CII Sustainability Assessor & Assurance Specialist | GHG AccountingOperational Excellence: ISO Certifications in Quality, Environment, Safety, and Energy ManagementThe Next Chapter (Post-June 30, 2026):As I transition from my corporate tenure at Aditya Birla Group, I am dedicating my second stint to helping global boards, private equity firms, and manufacturing conglomerates navigate net-zero transitions, ESG risk mitigation, and circular economy profitability.Available for: Independent Director Seats | ESG Board Committees | Fractional CSO Roles | Global AdvisoryConnect with me here or reach out directly to discuss advisory collaborations.