SHANKAR SARKAR
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Lisle, IL 60532, USA E-mail: *************@*********.*** ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SAFETY & SUSTAINABILITY [EHS&S] MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Global EHS & Sustainability Management Executive, Thought Leader and Subject Matter Expert 33 years in EHS & Sustainability Management, Corporate Social Responsibility [CSR] / Environmental Social and Corporate Governance [ESG] Vision: Continue building a legacy of World Class EHS & Sustainability Programs and Culture Industry Sectors: Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Cement, Glass and Aerospace Manufacturing; Commercial Hazardous Waste Treatment & Energy Recovery; Global EHS Management Consulting CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Global leadership, oversight and implementation of EHS&S Corporate Programs
Global Multimedia Regulatory Compliance and Permitting
US EPA – Clean Air Act [CAA], Clean Water Act [CWA], RCRA, SARA, EPCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, OPA. Title V Permit, NPDES & Stormwater Permits, TRI Reporting, RMP programs, RCRA Part A & Part B Permit
OSHA Process Safety Management [PSM] and General Industry Standards
US Department of Homeland Security Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards [CFATS]
US DOT – Hazardous Materials Transportation
European Union [EU] initiatives on REACh, RoHS and WEEE
EHS Management Systems implementation - ISO 14001, ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001
Consistent Track Record of Cost Reduction and Enhancing Operational Flexibility
Established relevant EHS&S and CSR objectives and performance metrics [KPIs] Reporting to Executive Management and Board Members Annual Reports in conformance with United Nations Global Reporting Initiative [UN GRI] standards
Lobbying [Advocacy], Expert Testimony and Legal Support
Negotiated with Federal and State regulatory agencies on Notices of Violations, Consent Orders & Consent Agreements with reduction of Punitive Assessments in excess of $6 million
Capital and operating cost savings of $30 million and $12 million per annum respectively through strategic selection of carbon adsorption systems over vapor incinerators
$21 million Environmental Reserve release through strategic Site Remediation initiatives
Led Sustainable Development initiatives. Delivered reductions in Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gas [GHG] Emissions, Recycling [35%], Energy Usage [20%], Water Usage [30%] and Hazardous Waste Generation [35%]
Workers’ Compensation cost savings of $4.7 million over a six years’ period Reduction of Annual Lost Time Accident Rate [LTAR] from 3.9 to 0.4 and OSHA Recordables from 78 to 9
Led more than 160 multimedia EHS&S Audits. Devised pragmatic Corrective Actions
Key member of corporate Due Diligence teams assessing Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
Led cross functional and interdisciplinary teams comprised of Legal, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D and IT Departments
Response Strategies and Recovery Planning for Emergency Risks and Business Continuity Management for Non-Conventional Hazards such as Supply Chain Disruptions, Product Recalls, Bomb Threats, Kidnapping, Workplace Violence, Natural Calamities, Pandemics etc.
Mentoring and Coaching of Senior Executives, Managers and Engineers on EHS&S and Operational issues PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSULTANT Global EHS & Sustainability Management [07/19 – present; 01/13 – 06/15; 09/09 – 05/11] DIVERSIFIED CPC INTERNATIONAL INC. Director, EHS & Regulatory Affairs [07/15 – 07/19] MOOG INC. Director, Environmental & Safety [05/11 – 01/13] ANCHOR GLASS CORP. Corporate EHS & Sustainability Manager [03/07 – 09/09] NOVARTIS CORP. Manager, HSE & Sustainability Affairs [03/01 – 03/07] WASTE MGMT. INC./SAFETY-KLEEN CORP. Corporate EHS Manager [05/87 – 03/01] ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Research Fellow/Graduate Student [09/84 - 04/87] UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Research Fellow/Graduate Student [09/80 - 08/84] ASAHI GLASS COMPANY Senior Environmental Engineer/Project Manager [05/79 - 08/80] EDUCATION
Arizona State University
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Calgary
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering
Jadavpur University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Novartis Corporation/Motorola University
Six Sigma Green Belt Training
HONORS AND AWARDS
Safety-Kleen CEO Award for EHS Excellence
National Merit Scholar
Regents Scholar
PERSONAL
U.S. Citizen
Keen interest in traveling, cultural activities, foreign films, soccer and playing bridge Proven Leader, with Diverse Culture and Etiquette
“Out of the Box” Thought Leader
Confident, Collaborative, Consensus Builder
Influencer of Executive Business Decisions
Hands On, “Roll Up the Sleeves and Get It Done” Work Ethics Regard All with Respect and Dignity