Career Timeline

Two Decades of Impact

A detailed look at the roles, companies, and achievements that shaped Nilesh's career from environmental engineer to global sustainability leader.

2004 — 2006Cement & Building Materials
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Assistant Manager – EHS

ACC Limited

Built a strong foundation in plant-level environmental and safety operations, working on GHG inventory development, CDM projects, wastewater systems, and regulatory compliance at site level.

  • Developed GHG inventory tracking systems
  • Led CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) projects
  • Managed wastewater treatment plant operations
  • Ensured regulatory compliance at site level
2006 — 2008Consulting
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Consultant – EHS

Breakthrough Management Group (BMG India)

Moved into consulting, supporting organizations in implementing ISO-based EHS management systems, conducting compliance audits, and strengthening operational risk and safety frameworks.

  • Implemented ISO-based EHS management systems
  • Conducted compliance audits across clients
  • Strengthened operational risk frameworks
  • Built safety management capabilities
2008 — 2009Engineering & Power Generation
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Senior Manager – EHS

Cummins Inc.

Led plant-level sustainability and safety programs, driving initiatives in waste co-processing, machine safety, and LOTO systems with recognized impact on operational risk reduction.

  • Led waste co-processing initiatives
  • Implemented machine safety programs
  • Established LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) systems
  • Reduced operational risk across plant operations
2009 — 2011Pharmaceuticals
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Plant EHS Head & ISC Super User

GlaxoSmithKline

Transitioned into structured enterprise systems, leading multi-site EHS programs, lifecycle assessment initiatives, and standardized safety frameworks across regional operations.

  • Led multi-site EHS programs
  • Managed lifecycle assessment (LCA) initiatives
  • Standardized safety frameworks across regions
  • Integrated enterprise EHS systems
2011 — 2023FMCG
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Regional to Global ESG Leadership Roles

Reckitt

Scaled into global leadership, driving ESG integration across 11+ countries and 28+ sites, with focus on decarbonization, renewable energy transitions, water stewardship, and supply chain sustainability aligned with corporate ESG targets.

  • Led ESG integration across 11+ countries and 28+ sites
  • Drove decarbonization and renewable energy transitions
  • Implemented water stewardship programs
  • Managed supply chain sustainability initiatives
  • Aligned operations with corporate ESG targets
2024 — 2025EHS | Technology | Engineering | Sustainability
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Vice President – Sustainability

Sparrow RMS

Shifted into enterprise advisory, leading ESG transformation programs across clients, aligning sustainability with business strategy, operational execution, and measurable performance outcomes.

  • Led ESG transformation programs across clients
  • Aligned sustainability with business strategy
  • Delivered measurable performance outcomes
  • Bridged strategy and operational execution
  • Built client capabilities in ESG implementation
2026 — PresentSustainability Advisory
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Founder & Managing Director

Vardasustain Consulting

Operating at board and investor level, advising on ESG strategy, climate risk, governance, and capital allocation, with a focus on translating sustainability into financial value, competitive advantage, and long-term business resilience.

  • Board and investor-level ESG advisory
  • Climate risk and governance strategy
  • Capital allocation and financial value integration
  • Competitive advantage through sustainability
  • Long-term business resilience planning