Akshay Jayan
About Akshay Jayan
Akshay Jayan is an Associate Consultant at KPMG India, specializing in ESG Policy Frameworks and Sustainable Finance strategies. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Mar Baselios College and a Master's degree in Energy and Environment from the University of Leeds.
Work at KPMG India
Currently, Akshay Jayan holds the position of Associate Consultant at KPMG India, where he has been employed since 2022. His role involves developing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy Frameworks and Sustainable Finance strategies tailored for various sectors. He is also a core member of a team that provides assurance services on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventorization and Integrated Reporting (IR) reports, utilizing ISAE 3410 assurance standards.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Jayan completed his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram from 2014 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Energy and Environment from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, where he studied from 2019 to 2020. His academic background supports his expertise in sustainable practices and energy management.
Background
Akshay Jayan's early education includes attending Our Own English High School in Sharjah, where he completed his secondary education from 2010 to 2012, and later, he graduated from Our Own High School in Al Warqa'a, achieving his high school diploma from 2012 to 2014. His professional journey began with internships at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Kerala State Electricity Board, providing him with foundational experience in engineering and energy sectors.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at KPMG India, Akshay Jayan gained experience as a Junior Planning Engineer at Boson Tech LLC in Dubai from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as an Associate Analyst and ESG Consultant at SG Analytics in Pune in 2021 and 2022. Additionally, he served as a Course Representative at the University of Leeds during his master's program, enhancing his leadership and communication skills.
Achievements in Sustainability
Akshay Jayan has actively participated in the development of sustainability roadmaps for various organizations, focusing on setting goals, targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and action plans. He has also contributed to the development and submission of responses for the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for companies across different sectors. He is a certified Home Energy Assessor by the Energy Management Center.