Ramya Shivkumar

Sustainability Leader | Strategist | Expert in Environmental Programs

About Me

Sustainability Expert with over two decades of experience in sustainable development and consulting, excelling in building performance and community engagement. Demonstrates a profound ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration to achieve impactful sustainability outcomes and enhance ESG strategies. Adept at aligning projects with climate goals and spearheading innovative green building initiatives, committed to advancing zero-carbon commitments and sustainable engineering practices.

Global Sustainability Leadership

Led zero-carbon emissions action plan development

Cross-Company Leadership

Led sustainability services for sister companies.

LEED Excellence

Improved LEED review quality scores from 3.1 to 4.7.

Master’s Degree

Master of Design Science (Building Science) and Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Design from University of Sydney.

Industry Speaker

Regular speaker at National Energy Code Conference and corporate sustainability workshops.

Strategic Project Management

Managed 30M+ sq. ft. of sustainability projects with 40% energy savings.

Community Impact

Organized youth sustainability programs reaching 300+ attendees. Visit youthsustainability.org

Professional Recognition

Awarded NSW Chapter Medal and completed MIT CSO program.

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor of Architecture from Sir J.J College of Architecture.

Professional Affiliations

Active member of ASHRAE, IBPSA, USGBC, and BuildingGreen.

Decarbonization Planning

Led community-wide sustainability initiatives.

Organizational Development

Established corporate sustainability KPIs and ESG strategies.

MIT Executive Education

Completed Chief Sustainability Officer program.

Professional Certifications

Certified Energy Manager (CEM), WELL AP, and LEED AP BD+C.

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Skills

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ESG Reporting Frameworks

(SASB, TCFD, GRI)

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Decarbonization & Electrification

Transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.

☀️

Renewable Energy Integration

Solar, wind, and alternative energy solutions.

🌱

Net Zero Strategies

Reducing carbon footprints to net zero.

📊

Corporate Sustainability Metrics

KPIs for ESG compliance and performance tracking.

🏢

Building Performance Optimization

Maximizing energy efficiency and occupant health.

💡

Energy Efficiency & Carbon Emissions Analysis

Identifying emissions hotspots and reduction levers.

🔋

Energy Modeling & Simulation

Using software tools to optimize designs.

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Certifications

(LEED, WELL, etc.)

♻️

Circular Economy Strategies

Minimizing waste through resource reuse.

⚖️

Compliance & Regulatory Standards

Staying ahead of evolving environmental policies.

🌎

Climate Action Plans

Developing city and corporate-scale climate strategies.

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Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

Guiding sustainability adoption across organizations.

📢

Grassroots Advocacy & Community Engagement

Mobilizing community participation for change.

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Environmental Education

Workshops and training for all age groups.

🚀

Project Management & Implementation

Driving projects from concept to completion.

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Creating Sustainability Culture

Embedding green practices organization-wide.

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Mentorship & Leadership Development

Guiding the next generation of sustainability leaders.

Key Achievements

Global Sustainability Leadership

Led Integral Consulting Engineers in developing a

zero-carbon emissions action plan
, aligning with the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Operations pledge.
Collaborated with clients like Emory and Georgia Tech to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions
and move toward zero-carbon campus operations.

Strategic Project Management

Managed sustainability analyses for over 30 million sq. ft. of projects, including ASHRAE
Headquarters and Amherst College Student Center. Implemented energy-saving measures, such
as thermal comfort optimization and HVAC efficiency, reducing energy use by up to 40%.

Decarbonization & Electrification Planning

Partnered with public, private, and tribal entities to implement decarbonization and
electrification strategies, transitioning building systems to renewable energy sources
like photovoltaics and efficient HVAC.

Leadership in Sustainability for Sister Companies

Led sustainability teams at Windward Engineers and Nelson Worldwide, fostering
cross-disciplinary collaboration on projects, integrating engineering and architectural
solutions, and aligning with AIA 2030 and MEP 2040 goals.

Community Engagement & Program Development

As Green Cell Board Director, organized a youth sustainability conference, led programs
eliminating 200,000+ single-use plastics, and initiated community recycling projects
diverting tons of waste from landfills. Envisioned and implemented a
youth sustainability conference
that gathered 300 attendees, including middle and high school students, universities,
nonprofits, corporations, and businesses.

Organizational Development & Capacity Building

Established corporate sustainability KPIs and ESG strategies at Windward Engineers
and Nelson Worldwide, enhancing the companies’ leadership in sustainable architecture
and engineering.

LEED Certification Quality Enhancement

Improved LEED review processes at DNV GL, increasing performance scores and
securing a $1 million contract renewal with GBCI.

Recognition in Architectural Excellence

Awarded the New South Wales Chapter Medal and the Architectural Science Prize from
the University of Sydney for excellence in sustainability.

Leadership Program at MIT

Completed MIT’s program for Chief Sustainability Officers, specializing in circular economy
principles, life-cycle assessments, and sustainable infrastructure planning.