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    Rajib Kumar Debnath

    Rajib Kumar Debnath

    Partner

    Sustainability & Development Solutions

    25+
    Years of Experience
    600+
    ESG Audits Conducted

    Professional Summary

    Throughout his expansive career, Rajib has spearheaded numerous sustainability consulting and assurance projects, providing services to over 300 diverse organizations, including private, public, and not-for-profit entities, as well as multilateral and bilateral agencies. He has global business expertise and exposure, involving businesses across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asian countries.

    Rajib has over 25 years of experience in Sustainability, Developmental/Social Responsibility (SR) and allied services, of which over 15 years has been with prominent consulting firms such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young, DNV, and Grant Thornton, where he held leadership positions.

    He has conducted more than 400 investment-related audits focusing on Economics and ESG/Sustainability, and over 200 audits that center on Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS), and Social aspects.

    Rajib's expertise notably extends to the realm of 'blue ocean strategy.' Some of his innovative business concepts have not only driven substantial growth in the practices he has overseen but have also generated significant revenues for the sustainability profession in India.

    Key Contributions

    • Drafted various white papers that have shaped national policies
    • Convener/core drafting team for Indian Non-Financial Assurance Standards (IS 26002)
    • Convener/core drafting team for Indian CSR Standard (IS 26001)
    • Published thought leadership in prominent print media in India and abroad
    • Invited speaker at industry, government, UN and professional organizations
    • Member of various national and international forums, including UN organizations

    Education & Qualifications

    • Post Graduation in Business Management (Environment), from Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management, Kolkata
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), from Regional Engineering College (NIT), Silchar, Assam University

    Areas of Expertise

    ESG Benchmarking & Strategy
    Climate Change, CSR/Development
    Legal Compliance
    National And International Policy
    Non-Financial Audit
    Circular Economy And Supply Chain
    DDR (Due Diligence Review)
    Impact Investment
    Sustainable Finance
    Rural Development
    Business Performance Improvement
    Clean Technology

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