Deeksha Vats
About Deeksha Vats
Deeksha Vats is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Aditya Birla Group in Mumbai, India, with over 25 years of experience in sustainability across various sectors.
Company
Deeksha Vats is currently the Chief Sustainability Officer at Aditya Birla Group, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. In her role, she leads the sustainability agenda for the group across all its locations, focusing on strategic, operational, communication, and advocacy aspects.
Previous Roles
Deeksha Vats has held several key positions in her career, including Chief Sustainability Officer at Hindalco Industries Limited from 2019 to 2020 in Mumbai. Prior to that, she served as Joint President - Sustainability at Aditya Birla Group from 2013 to 2019. She also worked at PwC as Director/Associate Director from 2005 to 2013 and as a freelance consultant in environmental services from 2003 to 2005. Other notable roles include Manager at Ernst & Young from 2000 to 2002 and Senior Process Engineer at Chemtex Engineering India Limited from 1996 to 1999.
Education and Expertise
Deeksha Vats holds a Master of Technology degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, achieved between 1992 and 1994. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering from 1987 to 1991. Her academic background has equipped her with a deep understanding of environmental science and engineering principles.
Industry Contributions
Deeksha Vats is a regular speaker and panellist at sustainability events, contributing significantly to the sustainability agenda in India. She participates actively in working groups, industry bodies, and expert networks, reflecting her commitment to advancing sustainability practices across various sectors.
Experience and Focus Areas
With over 25 years of experience in both consulting and corporate roles, Deeksha Vats has worked across diverse industry sectors such as heavy and general manufacturing, utilities, retail, telecom, financial institutions, Government bodies, and multilateral funding agencies. Her career focus areas include climate change, energy mix transition, water risk mitigation, waste and contaminated site management, resource conservation, biodiversity, and forestry.