I’ve been drawn to community impact from a young age. In high school, I founded Paalan Foundation in New Delhi, a youth-led nonprofit focused on education, safety, hygiene and support for underserved communities. Working closely with students and volunteers gave me a clear view of how effective grassroots initiatives can be. It also showed me that many of the challenges we faced at the ground level were tied to decisions made much further upstream.

That realisation is what led me to explore sustainability beyond the nonprofit space. I wanted to understand how larger systems, organisations and industries shape outcomes on the ground, and how structured sustainability work can influence them. Moving into corporate sustainability became a natural extension of that journey: a way to apply the same purpose, but at a scale where operational and strategic decisions have broader and long-term impact.

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I co-lead sustainability implementation projects across waste management, ESG strategy, and organisational reporting. My work includes designing and piloting waste-management and circularity solutions for large venues, coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement, and mentoring students and volunteers involved in environmental outreach.

I support SMEs in ESG readiness through materiality assessments, sustainability roadmaps, and reporting aligned with GRI, IFRS and SGX expectations. Internally, I help strengthen our organisation’s sustainability systems through data processes, SOP development, capability building, and supporting our Eco Office certification efforts. I also deliver trainings for professionals on circular economy, sustainability governance, emissions, and green building practices.

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One recurring challenge in sustainability work is that people often operate in silos — within teams, across organisations, and even across the wider ecosystem. Everyone is trying to do good work, but without alignment, efforts become fragmented and progress slows.

My approach has always been guided by SDG 17, which is about partnerships. I focus on bringing the right people together early, creating shared understanding, and building solutions that feel co-owned rather than imposed. Whether it’s internal teams, vendors, SMEs, students or community groups, I find that most barriers soften once people see how their roles connect and how their contributions fit into the bigger picture.

It’s also why I’m keen to be a TMI Buddy: I value spaces where people can learn from one another instead of working in isolation.

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I’m most proud of my public-engagement work at large events, where I guide attendees on how to recycle correctly and understand Singapore’s waste system, including the pressure on Semakau Landfill.

Speaking with the public, answering questions, clarifying misconceptions, and helping them see how small actions contribute to national goals has been one of the most meaningful parts of my work. It reminds me that change doesn’t only come from frameworks and strategies; it also comes from honest and practical conversations with the public.

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