In my role as Head of Corporate Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability at Glenmark Life Sciences, I am tasked with steering our organization's strategic initiatives to ensure the highest standards of environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable development. I lead the formulation and execution of comprehensive EHS strategies that align with our corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices in sustainability.Core Responsibilities:Strategic Oversight: Drive the development and implementation of EHS and sustainability strategies, ensuring alignment with Glenmark Life Sciences’ mission and long-term goals.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all local, national, and international EHS regulations and standards, effectively managing risks and mitigating compliance issues.Sustainability Leadership: Lead the design and execution of sustainability programs aimed at enhancing resource efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and advancing corporate social responsibility.Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to advocate for and advance EHS and sustainability initiatives.Performance Management: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and report on the effectiveness of EHS and sustainability programs, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence

Providing leadership, support, and mentoring EHS across operations in all sites in India Ensured continual improvement through the implementation of the company EHS management system, including facilitation of risk assessments, setting targets, and monitoring trend analysis of near misses & safe behaviors operation. Managed the development, plan, and implementation of strong environmental, health, and safety programs in alignment with legal, regulatory, corporate requirements and industry best practice Led Site EHS head and supported location management teams in the successful development and implementation of all EHS goals, targets, objectives, and corrective/ improvement action plans Drove a team to provide proactive leadership of all EHS and medical issues Designed and implemented practical EHS risk management strategies and procedures. Developed an audit program to measure and report EHS performance against agreed standards Developed a strong safety culture across all sites, ensuring all incidents are reported, investigated, and corrective actions implemented as appropriateDeveloping, leading, and implementing various environmental sustainability improvement initiativesAnticipated the potential for environmental risk and minimized the impact of new environmental regulations by recommending actions to management and managing implementation

Crafted short and long-term EHS objectives in alignment with company policy, ensuring their timely achievement within specified deadlines. Conducted and ensured prompt compliance with a range of critical safety assessments and audits including PSSR, HAZOP, HIRA, PSA, FTA, ETA, as well as internal and external safety audits. Managed all national and international statutory EHS compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Provided invaluable support in setting company EHS objectives and targets, assisting in thorough accident investigations, and crafting detailed incident, near-miss, and observation reports. Offered strategic counsel to management on injury prevention, equipment preservation, and fire prevention, while ensuring alignment with legal and contractual obligations. Ensured the effective implementation of industrial hygiene protocols in the workplace to safeguard employee health and well-being. Developed benchmarks for water and energy efficiency, waste and disposal management, as well as hazardous material handling to drive sustainable operational practices. Supported organizations in enhancing environmental risk management and sustainability initiatives. Rendered assistance in the development of company EHS objectives and targets; assisted in accident investigation and development of incident, near-miss, and observation reports. Successfully assisted organizations in improving environmental risk management processes, implementing strategies in compliance with environmental legislation, sustainability development, 3R, cleaner production, environmental impact mitigation projects, and environmental sustainability improvement initiatives.