Position: President– Group EHS, ESG & Chief Sustainability Officer
Company: Kalpataru group
Leading EHS & sustainability in Kalpataru international projects ltd - 3rd largest EPC has business than more than 70 countries. Being group EHS & sustainability, set world class benchmark and achieved many milestones including implementation of world class safety practices and highest DJSI sustainability score - top 15 global EPC & CDP rating.
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