RSM GC Advisory Services is a leading provider of sustainability and ESG services, having completed over 500 projects globally. They offer a range of services including ESG assessments, sustainability reporting and certifications, carbon credit projects, energy audits and advisory. Their team has extensive experience across sectors and geographies. Implementing sound ESG practices provides benefits such as cost savings, risk management, and improved access to capital and markets. RSM GC aims to help clients adopt sustainable business strategies and manage ESG risks and opportunities.
2. About Us
ďś Leading player in Energy and Sustainability Services
ďś Led more than 500 sustainability service offerings( CSR, EIAs, LCAs, CDM,
Environmental Finance etc.)
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Sectors( Energy and Infrastructure, Mines and Metals, Manufacturing, Habitats,
Forestry, Agriculture) and
Geographies (India, Srilanka, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya,
Tanzania)
Clients (Governments, Multilaterals, UN, Business groups, NGOs)
ďś Delivered more than 500 million USD benefits to clients
ďś Operating across India, South East Asia and Africa
3. ďś RSM International is the 7th largest network of independent audit, tax & advisory
firm in the world with over USD 4 billion in fee income and presence in over 700
offices in 103 countries
ďś RSM Astute is the 6th largest accounting and consulting group in India has 1000
people strength and located in 19 offices in 13 cities with delivery capabilities in 90+
cities
ďś Some Clients of RSM Astute
4. Towards Sustainable Business..phase wise approach : Growing with
clients , Partnering at all stages of business ,Handholding to address Energy, Environment and Social
functions
Business development that meets the needs of the present generation without
Sustainable
business
compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their own needs*
Focus on triple bottom line. Balancing value - sustainability value
generation
Derive competitive advantage and brand reputation
Sustainability Business
Transformation
Responsible practices along the supply chain and deliver
fair value to suppliers
Green products, meeting consumer preferences,
increase in customer loyalty
Risk
Management
Supply chain capacity building, reduced
risks, extended producer responsibility to
manage risk
Sustainability management &
reporting systems
Reduced GHG / waste /
water footprint, reduced
operating costs, low impact
manufacturing. Trade - offs
Anticipate SEEG risks
and proactively
addressing these
Compliance
ESG due
diligence
Total
complianc
e
*World Commission on Environment & Development
5. Our Service Offerings
CSR â Companies Act 2013
Energy Audit / Energy
Management Systems [ISO
50000)
Renewable Energy Purchase
Obligation (RPO) / Renewable
Energy Certificate (REC)
Advisory and Trading
Energy
PAT Advisory and ESCerts
Trading
Environmental and Social Assessments
Carbon and Water Foot printing &
International Certifications [ ISO, CDP ]
Sustainability
Carbon Credits [CDM, VCS, PoA, GS]
Business Responsibility Reporting [Under
SEBI Regulations]
Sustainability Reporting[GRI etc. ]
RE Power Contracting and
Trading
Sustainability ERP Tools and Performance
Improvement
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7. Principles for Responsible Investment(UN PRI)
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⢠We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.
⢠We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and
practices.
⢠We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.
⢠We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment
industry.
⢠We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.
⢠We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.
Source: 6 Principles of Responsible Investment
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9. ESG values for companies
Risk
management
Business
opportunities
Revenue
growth
Cost savings
Innovation
Productivity
License to
operate
Brand
Enhancement
Risk Management
Need for Responsible
Investment
Interest from investors
Opportunities for cost savings
Top management commitment
Regulations
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Market Access
Capital Access
11. Key Findings
Leading companies have showed that businesses benefit from embedding sound ESG
management into their operations.
Mainstream analysts are beginning to understand, accept and incorporate ESG aspects into their
capital allocation recommendations.
Company directors are increasingly recognising the need to take ESG matters seriously at board
level.
Private equity fund managers have a long-term investment horizon and are ideally placed to
implement improvements in ESG management over time in their portfolio companies, which add
value to their investments.
Climate change poses numerous opportunities for forward-looking companies as well as risks for
those that fail to adapt.
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12. Benefits of sound ESG plan
Margin
Improvement
Profits
Pricing
Powers
Cost
Savings
Employee
Recruitment &
Engagement
Total
Shareholder
Return
Revenue
Growth
Market
Share
Free cash flow
New Market
Entry
Valuation
Multiple
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Risk
Premium
Potential impact of sound ESG
management
⢠A stronger brand and greater
pricing power
⢠Greater operational efficiencies
⢠More efficient use of resources
⢠Supply chain optimisation
⢠Lower costs
⢠Enhanced ability to attract,
retain and motivate employees
⢠Greater employee productivity
⢠Improved customer loyalty
⢠Enhanced ability to enter new
markets
⢠New potential sources of
revenue
⢠Lower market, balance-sheet,
and operational risks
⢠Lower costs of capital
⢠Greater access to capital,
financing and insurance
13. ESG compliance- Our Service Offering
1. Compliance with all applicable environment and social
regulations, guidance and good practices
2. Developing management systems which effectively
address ESG risks and realize ESG opportunities as a
fundamental part of a company/projectâs value.
3. Assistance in continuous improvements with respect to
management of the environment, social matters and
governance
4. Assist in preparing ESG action plan
5. Monitoring & progress of ESG action plan
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15. Advantage RSM GC Advisory
Leadershi
p Team
⢠Leadership team with expertise and extensive consulting experience, more than 500
sustainability service offerings; developed over 250 emission reduction projects with a
potential of >400 million CERs; assisted and advised over 8000 MW power project portfolio
& over 2000 MW wind power projects, over 350 MW REC projects; delivered value of over
US$ 500 Million to businesses in India
Policy
Formulati
on
⢠Active participation in policy formulation and thought leadership
Strong
Track
Record
Diverse
Work
Experienc
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⢠Strong track record of project delivery, combined with risk mitigation and
structuring capabilities
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Working experience in diverse geographies & sectors, and a potent combination of technical
& financial resources
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22. Team Profile
ď§ Rambabu Paravastu, Ph D, CEO
Dr. Rambabu has been a thought leader in the Asian Sustainability and Climate Change
movement, his previous roles include Managing Director at CantorCO2e Asia and Head of
Sustainability and Climate Change practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Asia. Dr. Rambabu
has over 25 years of experience in consulting, research and teaching in governance,
sustainability, and climate change. He has led over 200 assignments sponsored by the
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST),
World Bank, UNDP and various national and international organizations.
ď§ Satish Kashyap, Co-Founder & Director
Satish has over a decade of experience in Capital Markets, M&A and Strategy. Satish led
product development for equity, commodity and derivative markets at the National Stock
Exchange of India Group. Satish was Director, SunGard and investment manager for a USD
400 million private equity fund investing in Infrastructure and Real Estate. Satish Kashyap is
a post-graduate in Management from the ISB, Hyderabad and holds a BE from the
University of Mumbai.
ď§ R P Sharma (RP), Director â New Delhi
RP holds a masterâs degree in Chemical Engineering with 36 years of experience in the field
of energy and environmental management. He has worked in past for Hindustan Zinc
Limited, Triveni Engineering Works Ltd, Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd, Tata Steel &
CantorCO2e. He has been the Chief of Environmental Management in Tata Steel.
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23. Team Profile
⢠Anupam Das-Purkayastha , Director
Anupam is a post-graduate in Physics. He has been involved in CDM projects and entrepreneurial initiatives wherein he has
successfully set up an environmental consultancy organization and led transaction services. Anupam has twenty years of work
experience including heading multiple profit centers working with European, U.S. and Indian clients.
⢠Betsy Vincent, Vice President
Betsy has 12 years of experience with the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Betsy has worked with Bennett Coleman &
Co. & International Resources for Fairer Trade(nonprofit institution) she was responsible for marketing of the fair trade
concept, fund raising, training, and business development services. She has also developed GHG emission reduction
projects in the community and agriculture sector. Betsy holds a Masterâs degree in Management Studies. She has
extensively worked with communities across India.
⢠Pravin Jadhav, Asso. Vice President
Pravin is a post graduate chemical engineer with more than Eight years of experience across research and industry. He
pursued his research at the National Chemical Laboratory and National Environmental Engineering Research Institute.
Pravin has published eight research papers ;has contributed to Indiaâs Initial National Communication to the UNFCCC
and has registered about 25 CDM projects with UNFCCC working across the globe in India, Thailand, Indonesia and
Africa.
⢠Akash Mokhriwale â Manager
Akash holds a post graduate diploma in Industrial Safety & Environmental management(PGDISEM) from NITIE and
Bachelor of Engineering(Electronics & Communications). Akash has collective work experience of over 3 years,
designing safety systems in plant engineering, energy and environmental management. He is also an certified internal
auditor for OHSAS 18001:2007.
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24. Sustainability. Value. Delivered.
10 January 2014
Partner for Sustainability Transformation
RSM GC Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
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