Shalin Shah

Completed B.E Environment Engineering in 1997 and M.E. Environment Management (Gold Medalist) in 2008 from Gujarat University. Obtained Post Graduate Diploma in Business Development (PGDBM) in 2019 from Emeritus Institute of Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Environment Law (PGDEL) in 2020 from National Law School of India University.

More than 23 years of experience in the field of Environment Management. Experience on Coastal Regulation Zone, Environment Impact Assessments, Climate Change mitigation & adaptation, Value addition to wastes, Cleaner Production, Waste to Energy, Clean Development Mechanism and Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Around 20 publications as part of various studies or assignments as well as national and international seminars.

Working with Adani Ports & SEZ Ltd. (APSEZ) since April 2011 and as a Head Environment Department of Adani Ports & Logistics since Nov 2015, covering 11 port locations and logistic sites across the country.

Contributed to the preparation of more than 15 EIAs in the areas of Port & Harbour, Special Economic Zone, Dredging, Utility corridor and Isolated storage of chemicals. Conducted public Hearings for 10 projects which mainly includes Port & Harbour, Commercial Airport, Ship Recycling, Cement grinding as well as Copper refinery.

Some of the specialized studies/reports include

– Zero Waste Initiatives
– Carbon footprint assessment
– Shoreline Assessment
– Cumulative Impact Assessment
– Conservation plan for mangrove & creek
– Sustainability reporting as per GRI standards
– Environment & Social Management System as
per IFC PS

ESG focus:
– Finalizing stategy for Carbon Neutrality, SBTi
and Net Zero for APSEZ and AAHL.
– Disclosures to DJSI, CDP & ISS
– Developing Social strategy, Biodiversity strategy
and Water strategy for APSEZ
– Climate change strategy through physical &
financial risk assessment
– Engagement with various rating agencies like
MSCI, Sustainalytics and stakeholder

Finalizing strategy for Carbon Neutrality, SBTi and pathway to Net Zero for Adani Ports and Adani Airports. Developing Social strategy, Biodiversity strategy and Water strategy inline to various national and international frameworks for APSEZ. Climate change strategy through physical vulnerability & financial risk assessment for APSEZ.