{"id":2579,"date":"2025-03-24T15:47:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/food-systems\/?post_type=team&#038;p=2579"},"modified":"2025-03-26T21:56:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:26:09","slug":"srinidhi-rao","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/gsa\/food-systems\/speakers\/srinidhi-rao\/","title":{"rendered":"Srinidhi Rao"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Srinidhi Rao leads \u2018Pioneering Grain-to-Glass (G2G) Sustainability\u2019 agenda for Diageo India and heads the Sustainability function with a focus on creating sustainable value across the Company operations, supply chain and communities. In this role, he is responsible for successful execution of G2G sustainability projects, its alignment with Diageo\u2019s \u2018Spirit of Progress\u2019 ESG action plan and implementing programs across our supply chain that bring business value while fostering positive social and environmental impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With over 15 years of experience, Srinidhi has developed expertise in areas critical to modern businesses, including climate change risk analysis, supply chain ESG risk management, responsible sourcing, GHG emissions inventory, and circular economy strategies. His experience spans various industry sectors, with a specialization in ESG disclosure, strategy, climate and water risk management and product life cycle assessment (LCA).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before joining Diageo, Srinidhi held senior roles in Marico Limited and WayCool Foods, where he led the Sustainability function. Additionally, he has extensive experience as a Sustainability and Climate Change consultant, having worked with prominent firms such as Frost &amp; Sullivan and Emergent Ventures India.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Srinidhi holds a master\u2019s degree in Energy and Environment Engineering and a bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemical Engineering. 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