Shailendra is sustainable development strategist, with keen appreciation of the impact of climate change on business models. Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (UDCT, Mumbai) & MBA (JBIMS. Mumbai). With over three decades of technical & commercial experience in Chemicals, Plastics & Packaging with leading Global MNC’s in Asia- Pacific Region in senior leadership roles. He has held board positions in Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP), Society of Plastic Engineers- India; All India Printing Inks Manufacturer Association (AIPIMA).

As Founder & CEO of M/s SustainMantra, the focus is on Demystifying Sustainability & enabling Circular Economy Actions, for the MSME segment. In order to bring about progress in Sustainability at scale, the 4C’s of, Collaboration | Commitment |Commerce| Communication are most critical & it is with this core values that SustainMantra engages with its clients, offering services around ESG Assessments, Sustainability Reporting, BRR/BRSR report, GHG Emissions accounting & Net Zero Carbon Emission strategy development, to name a few. Social Justice & Just transition are subjects he is passionate about and in particular the impact of climate change on the most vulnerable communities. He brings a vast network of connects across industry, academia, government bodies both nationally and internationally.