Shridhar Rajappanavar | Founder & CEO
A Visionary Leader in Sustainability and Material Compliance
As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Key Sustainability Solutions Pvt Ltd, Shridhar Rajappanavar brings over 18 years of dedicated expertise in the intricate fields of material compliance and corporate sustainability. His career is distinguished by a profound commitment to helping businesses navigate the complex global regulatory landscape while building resilient, environmentally responsible, and economically sound operations.
Shridhar’s unique strength lies in his ability to bridge the technical specifics of material regulations with the strategic imperatives of modern sustainability. With a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical engineering as his foundation, he possesses an intrinsic understanding of material properties and their environmental impact, which he leverages to provide clients with practical, science-based solutions.
Areas of Distinguished Expertise
Under Shridhar’s leadership, Key Sustainability Solutions has become a trusted partner for organizations worldwide. His deep, hands-on experience encompasses two critical and interconnected domains:
1. Material Compliance & Regulatory Management:
Shridhar is an authority on a comprehensive suite of global environmental regulations, ensuring client products are compliant, market-ready, and safe. His expertise includes:
- IMDS (International Material Data System) & CDX System: Mastery in material data collection, reporting, and submission.
- REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals): Navigating the complexities of the EU’s chemical framework.
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Ensuring electrical and electronic equipment compliance.
- ELV (End-of-Life Vehicles) Directive: Managing compliance for the automotive industry.
- POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) Regulation: Addressing highly hazardous chemical restrictions.
- California Proposition 65: Managing warning requirements for chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
- BPR (Biocidal Products Regulation): Compliance for products containing biocidal substances.
- SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles as such or in complex objects (Products)) Database: Managing notifications to the ECHA database.
- WFD (Waste Framework Directive): Adherence to EU waste management and reporting obligations.
- GADSL (Global Automotive Declarable Substance List): Screening and declaring substances in automotive components.
- Full Material Disclosure & Reporting: Utilizing tools like CMRT (Conflict Minerals Reporting Template), EMRT (Battery Emission Reporting Template), and AMRT (Aluminum Reporting Template) for enhanced supply chain transparency.
2. Strategic Sustainability & ESG Consulting:
Shridhar provides invaluable support to companies aiming to build and communicate their sustainability performance. His strategic guidance covers:
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Frameworks: Implementing robust sustainability management systems.
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project): Enhancing climate, water, and forestry disclosures to secure superior scores.
- EcoVadis: Preparing for and excelling in sustainability ratings to achieve Medals and recognition.
- SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative): Developing and validating ambitious corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
- GRI (Global Reporting Initiative): Crafting comprehensive and standardized sustainability reports.
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting: Expert calculation and verification of Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (indirect from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions across the value chain) inventories.
Leadership & Philosophy
Shridhar founded Key Sustainability Solutions on the principle that true sustainability is not a compliance burden but a catalyst for innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation. He leads a team of passionate experts, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and client-centricity. His vision is to empower businesses to turn their sustainability challenges into competitive advantages, ensuring they are not only compliant today but are also prepared for the demands of tomorrow.
Through his strategic insight and technical acumen, Shridhar Rajappanavar is more than a CEO; he is a dedicated partner in your journey towards a sustainable and successful future.
