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Kushagra

Senior ESG & Sustainability Advisor

Pune, Maharashtra, India · Oren

Kushagra serves as a Senior ESG & Sustainability Advisor at Oren, bringing more than eight years of experience across the CSR and sustainability sector. His work spans multinational consulting firms, sustainability software platforms, and not-for-profits, with deep competencies in programme management, research and analysis, data visualization, and stakeholder engagement.

At Oren, Kushagra has led Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon inventory verification for a Dubai-based commodity and semi-specialty chemicals company, improving reporting accuracy by approximately 80%. He has delivered climate risk analysis highlighting physical risk exposures in excess of AED 27 million for an educational services client, supported UAE and Qatar banking sector clients in responding to Central Bank ESG rules, and conducted regulatory reporting training for one of India’s largest F&B companies.

Prior to Oren, he was Sustainability Strategy Manager at Snowkap, where he built a comprehensive GHG accounting system across 100+ locations for an INR 2,000 Cr revenue client, rolled out ESRS and BRSR reporting modules on the Snowkap platform, and delivered cross-functional training on SBTi, Circular Economy, LCA, and Green Finance. Earlier roles at Treeni Sustainability Solutions, ESG Playbook, and Goodera shaped his expertise in ESG benchmarking, EcoVadis improvement, supply chain pilots, and CSR project monitoring for global clients.

Kushagra holds an M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and an M.B.A. from TERI University, New Delhi.

Credentials & Expertise

Education and core areas of advisory focus.

Education

  • M.S. (Sustainability Management)

    Columbia University, New York, U.S.A.

    Sep 2021 – Dec 2022

  • M.B.A.

    TERI University, New Delhi, India

    Jul 2013 – Jun 2015

Expertise

  • GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3)
  • BRSR & ESRS reporting
  • ESG strategy & roadmaps
  • Peer benchmarking & EcoVadis improvement
  • Climate risk analysis
  • Regulatory advisory (CBUAE, QCB)
  • ESG training & capacity building
  • Stakeholder engagement

Articles by Kushagra

44 articles on ESG, sustainability, and climate strategy.

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MalaysiaGHG AccountingScope 3

Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions in Malaysia: What Your Company Must Report by 2027

April 23, 2026
GHG AccountingScope 3

GHG Protocol Scope 3 Phase 1 Revisions (March 2026): What Corporates Need to Know

April 15, 2026
Sustainable FinanceMENA

Green Sukuk: Framework, MENA market, and Islamic finance alignment

April 15, 2026
UAEMENAESG Reporting

GCC ESG Regulations: Country-by-Country Compliance Guide for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain

April 8, 2026
Climate RiskEnvironment

How Climate Change Fuels Epidemics and Pandemics: A Deep Dive

April 1, 2026
GHG AccountingEnvironment

How to Accurately Calculate CO2 Emissions: A Comprehensive Guide

April 1, 2026
Climate RiskIndia

Navigating Sustainability Risks: Their Impact on Stakeholder Decision-Making

April 1, 2026
IndiaESG Reporting

Biodiversity Reporting in India: Are Companies Ready for TNFD Disclosures?

March 25, 2026
Scope 3

15 Categories of Scope 3 Emissions Explained (GHG Protocol Guide for Companies)

March 25, 2026
BRSRIndia

9 BRSR Principles Explained: A Complete Guide for Indian Companies

March 23, 2026
CDP

How to Improve Your CDP Score: A Practical Guide

March 23, 2026
MENAESG Reporting

IFRS S1 and S2 Readiness in MENA: Gaps, Checklist, and Practical Implementation Guide

March 4, 2026
IFRS S1, S2

What Are IFRS S1 and S2? Objectives, Principles, and Role in Sustainability Reporting

February 1, 2026
ESG Strategy

What Are ESG Goals? Meaning, Components, Examples & Reporting

January 31, 2026
ESG Rating

MSCI Data & Ratings Methodology, Uses & Ways To Improve

November 17, 2025
Shipping & LogisticsDecarbonisation

Decarbonisation in Shipping: Inside the IMO Net Zero Framework

October 30, 2025
ESG Reporting

Sustainability Simplified: Understanding Materiality Assessment

October 2, 2025
ESG Reporting

ESG Frameworks Explained: How To Choose The Right One

September 22, 2025
EcoVadisSocial

Mastering EcoVadis – Labour & Human Rights: Strategies to Improve Your Score

April 30, 2025
PharmaceuticalScope 3

Pharmaceutical Industry & Carbon Footprint: Tackling Scope 3 Emissions for Sustainability

March 28, 2025
ESG ReportingMENA

UAE’s ESG Transformation: Regulations, Climate Action & Sustainable Finance

March 6, 2025
ESG ReportingMENA

ESG Reporting in the GCC: Trends and Challenges 2025

February 18, 2025
Supply Chain

Critical Vendor Selection Criteria for Supply Chain Sustainability: A Comprehensive Guide

January 22, 2025
CBAMEU

How the EU’s CBAM Impacts India: Challenges and Opportunities

January 15, 2025
BRSRSupply Chain

Implementing BRSR Core Across Your Supply Chain: A Comprehensive Guide

May 9, 2024
CBAMIndia

Government of India's Response to CBAM: A Strategic Overview

April 29, 2024
EUCBAM

Who Is Affected by the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

April 24, 2024
CBAMEU

The Impact of the EU’s CBAM on Indian Exports

April 22, 2024
SBTiDecarbonisation

Creating an Effective SBTi Decarbonisation Roadmap

February 13, 2024
AutomotiveESG Reporting

How India's Automotive Ancillary Leaders are Leveraging Oren's Sustainability Hub

January 10, 2024
GHG AccountingEnvironment

Understanding Carbon Emissions: A Comprehensive Overview of Scope 1, 2, and 3

October 23, 2023
PharmaceuticalDecarbonisation

Achieving Net-Zero Emissions in the Pharmaceutical Sector: A Comprehensive Guide

October 16, 2023
BRSRIndia

Understanding BRSR: A Company Secretary's Perspective

September 24, 2023
Decarbonisation

Carbon Removal: Navigating the ESG Challenge

September 13, 2023
ESG Strategy

ESG Strategies for CMOs: A Comprehensive Guide

June 19, 2023
ESG Reporting

Understanding ESG Reporting in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide

June 2, 2023
Chemical

Unmasking Greenwashing in the Chemical Industry: Is it a Genuine Concern?

April 20, 2023
BRSRESG Reporting

Aligning BRSR with Sustainable Development Goals: A Comprehensive Guide

March 20, 2023
GHG AccountingCarbon Credit

Understanding Internal Carbon Pricing: A Key Strategy for Corporate Sustainability

March 7, 2023
ESG Reporting

The Importance of Materiality in Sustainability Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide

March 3, 2023
Supply Chain

The Growing Significance of ESG in Supply Chain Management

June 14, 2022
Real Estate

Understanding GRESB: Why It Matters for Real Estate Investments

April 25, 2022
ESG RatingESG Reporting

Understanding the Difference Between ESG Ratings and ESG Reporting

April 12, 2022
Pharmaceutical

ESG In Pharma: Why It Matters for Sustainable Business Growth

January 26, 2022

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