Amruta Katpelwar

1. Strategic Leadership in Green Building Initiatives – Led a team managing four portfolios (Residential, Healthcare, Hospitality, Self-Developed Homes) and advised institutional, private, and government clients on sustainability principles across India.

2. Project Management & Sustainability Implementation –Managed project execution for key IGBC clientele, facilitating the integration of sustainability across 45 hospitality projects nationwide

3. Business Development & Green Financing – Played a key role in forging partnerships with financial institutions and manufacturers to advance sustainable financing solutions and drive sustainability initiatives.

4. Stakeholder & Policy Engagement – Played an instrumental client-facing role by directly collaborating with facility managers, architects, and engineers. Actively engaged with central and state government authorities, advocating for green building incentives and policy advancements to support sustainable development.

5. Program Management & Capacity Building – Managed training programs, workshops, and industry conferences, to drive knowledge dissemination and capacity building. For example, conferences such as ISHRAE, ASHRAE, CREDAI, Sa-Dhan etc.

6. GHG Accounting & Decarbonisation Strategy – Applied expertise in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, decarbonisation technologies, and Net Zero strategies to enhance sustainability performance in the built environment.

7. Automation & Website Development – Played a key role in developing an app-based website for the Residential Self-Developed portfolio, enhancing accessibility and user engagement.

Key Projects & Strategic Contributions:

• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) – SED Fund Project
  Conducting LCA studies on 25 buildings across five climatic zones in India, analyzing embodied carbon across various typologies to inform sustainable construction practices and policies.
• Green Hospitality – Club Mahindra & Others
  Spearheaded multiple resort projects across India, driving business development, leading high-performing teams, exceeding revenue targets, and earning senior management recognition for outstanding contributions.
• Health & Well-Being Certification – Godrej Properties Limited
  Led certification initiatives for Health & Well-Being parameters, conducting audits, implementing best practices, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance occupant well-being.
• Sustainability in Railways – Indian Railways
  Managed 15+ railway sustainability projects, collaborating with government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders to implement environmentally friendly practices and drive sustainability objectives.
• Research on Workforce Productivity – World Green Building Council
  Led the "Better Places for People" project, analyzing the impact of daylight and ventilation on workforce productivity in collaboration with architects, engineers, and researchers.
• Performance Challenge for Green Built Environment
  Successfully managed the initiative for six years, bringing in over 200 participants annually, continuously refining the program to enhance impact and engagement.

• Gained hands-on experience in the construction and design industry, developing expertise in analyzing Bills of Quantities (BOQ).
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.

• Collaborated with interns on group projects, fostering a positive team environment.
• Enhanced organizational skills by managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails per day from customers
• Researched innovative technologies like fly ash in construction to optimize processes.