Kerrala Chandran
@kerralachandran
GHG accounting and ESG reporting professional driving decarbonization with data-driven strategy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual corporate sustainability professional with 5.5 years of experience in GHG accounting, sustainability reporting, and decarbonization strategy development. I bring adaptability and curiosity to every engagement—especially when translating complex emissions data into clear, decision-ready outputs.
As a Sustainability Consultant at John Beath Environmental, LLC, I’ve served as a primary project contributor and an extension of staff for Colgate-Palmolive Co. I calculate and support third-party verification of Scope 1–3 emissions inventories, build emissions allocation tools in Excel, and lead implementations of corporate emissions accounting software (including UAT and process documentation) to automate annual GHG calculations.
I also develop emissions targets and facilitate verification through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), while ideating decarbonization pathways that account for resource availability, industry trends, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder interests. I support annual ESG disclosure efforts for CDP, TCFD, DJSI, and EcoVadis, and I research evolving sustainability regulations to keep teams and clients aligned.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sustainability Analyst/Consultant
John Beath Environmental, LLC
May 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Supported Colgate-Palmolive with corporate GHG emissions inventory calculations, third-party verification, and value-chain emissions allocation to respond to customer emissions questions. Led implementation of emissions accounting software, developed decarbonization and SBTi-aligned targets, and contributed to CDP/TCFD/DJSI/EcoVadis reporting while researching applicable US regulations (40 CFR Par
Researched and helped develop Colgate-Palmolive’s net-zero roadmap for global operations by 2040, including benchmarking of net-zero strategies and alignment with SBTi criteria. Collaborated on software automation for Scope 3 calculations, supported climate/sustainability report updates, and facilitated supplier engagement for key Scope 3 categories.
Conducted flood simulation work to evaluate soil infiltration and inform resilience research for flora and fauna. Collected and cleaned datasets for presentations and coauthored a white paper on green infrastructure implementation, supporting a LEED Silver application for the ASU Orange Mall GI Project.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Sustainability
Grade: GPA: 4.00
Activities and societies: New American University Scholarship – President’s Award; Sustainability Champions Scholarship.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Sustainability from Arizona State University, completed May 2022.
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Grade: GPA: 4.00
Activities and societies: New American University Scholarship – President’s Award; Sustainability Champions Scholarship.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University, completed May 2022.
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science, Urban Planning
Grade: GPA: 4.00
Activities and societies: New American University Scholarship – President’s Award; Sustainability Champions Scholarship.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning from Arizona State University, completed May 2022.
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