Abhay Gaikwad
@abhaygaikwad
ESG & Sustainability Analyst delivering GHG and KPI insights for investor-ready reporting.
What I'm looking for
I’m an ESG & Sustainability Analyst with 2+ years of experience in ESG research, sustainability reporting, and climate-related data analysis. I turn complex ESG datasets into clear, decision-ready insights—grounded in frameworks like GRI, BRSR, SASB, and CSRD.
At SG Analytics, I conducted ESG data collection, analysis, and benchmarking for private equity clients, preparing reports aligned to GRI, SFDR, and CSRD to support investor disclosures and LP submissions. I also performed GHG emissions analysis, tracked ESG KPIs and PAI metrics, and managed quarterly ESG KPI reporting and regulatory disclosures. I improved reporting accuracy by 15% through enhanced ESG data validation and quality control processes.
I’m especially motivated by the intersection of climate performance and strategy. My work supports sustainability assessments for portfolio companies and helps organizations shape ESG roadmaps and sustainability strategies with credible, evidence-based reporting.
Outside ESG analytics, I’ve led marketing and operations work where I monitored operational KPIs and prepared performance reporting. Earlier, as a Finance Intern, I supported GST and income tax audits by compiling financial data and reconciling ledgers—experience that sharpened my attention to detail, documentation, and audit readiness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ESG Analyst
SG Analytics
Feb 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)
Conducted ESG data collection, analysis, and benchmarking for private equity clients, preparing ESG reports aligned with GRI, SFDR, and CSRD frameworks. Performed GHG emissions and sustainability KPI tracking for portfolio climate performance, improving reporting accuracy by 15% through enhanced data validation and quality control.
Marketing & Operations Manager
Wellness Forever
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Designed marketing initiatives using sustainability-focused brand messaging while monitoring operational KPIs for inventory performance. Produced reports on inventory levels, stock movements, and operational discrepancies, and supported sales and payment reconciliation.
Finance Intern
Magar Jadhav & Associates
Aug 2020 - Jan 2021 (5 months)
Prepared and filed income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and private limited firms. Supported GST and income tax audits by compiling financial data, reconciling ledgers, and assisting with statutory audit documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nottingham
Master of Science, Sustainable Energy & Entrepreneurship
2024 - 2025
MSc in Sustainable Energy & Entrepreneurship, combining sustainability expertise with business strategy and innovation.
MIT World Peace University
Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
2018 - 2021
Activities and societies: Treasurer — MITWPU Research Club.
BBA in International Business from MIT World Peace University (Pune), completed between 2018 and 2021.
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