Ar. Ankur Kulkarni
Managing Director
Decade of Excellence
KDS prides itself on being a crucial part of the sustainability ecosystem rather than simply standing out. With a decade of experience, KDS has completed more than 1200 projects, offering tailored environmental and sustainability services. “Our firm emphasizes collective knowledge sharing and collaboration, allowing us to excel in sector-specific challenges. We are dedicated to providing genuine solutions to our client's needs, constantly improving and aligning our consultations with the latest industry developments. As the sector evolves, we are committed to staying ahead, focusing on emerging trends like climate risk assessments, circular economy principles,
and data-driven decision making to enhance transparency and effectiveness in managing sustainability impacts”, speaks Ar. Surbhi Ostwal, Associate - Sustainability.
The firm offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. KDS provides sustainable building design and green certifications like IGBC and LEED, ensuring that businesses not only meet but exceed industry standards. By developing tailored ESG strategies, the firm aligns its client's business objectives with best practices, helping them stay ahead of evolving regulations. The company also focuses on stakeholder engagement, crafting transparent communication strategies that build trust and enhance reputations.
“At KDS, we assist businesses in preparing comprehensive sustainability reports that meet global standards like GRI, SASB, BRSR, and CDP. We also provide handholding services for sustainability rating assessments such as GRESB and EcoVadis, enabling our clients to communicate their ESG performance transparently and credibly. KDS's approach begins with in-depth consultations to understand each client's unique challenges and objectives, allowing them to design customized solutions that align with their sustainability goals”, shares Ar. Diksha Patil, Manager - Environment & Green Building. The company offers training and workshops to educate teams on ESG principles, ensuring they have the skills needed to implement and maintain sustainable practices. The firm’s ongoing support includes monitoring progress, reviewing ESG performance, and making adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Harnessing Technology
The firm prides itself on leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including advanced LCA software, energy modeling tools, and data analytics platforms, to enhance its consulting services. These technologies enable it to deliver accurate assessments, model various scenarios and predict the environmental impact of different strategies, ensuring precise and effective solutions for the clients. Looking ahead, the firm is excited to launch initiatives focused on climate resilience strategies for businesses in vulnerable regions. Additionally, it is also developing workshops aimed at empowering SMEs with the knowledge to integrate sustainability into their operations. With its recent CII GreenCo facilitator certification, the firm aims to guide companies toward achieving top sustainability ratings, reinforcing its commitment to driving positive change and supporting clients' long-term sustainability goals.
The firm offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. KDS provides sustainable building design and green certifications like IGBC and LEED, ensuring that businesses not only meet but exceed industry standards. By developing tailored ESG strategies, the firm aligns its client's business objectives with best practices, helping them stay ahead of evolving regulations. The company also focuses on stakeholder engagement, crafting transparent communication strategies that build trust and enhance reputations.
It’s not about Designing a Green Building, it’s all about Building a Green Community
“At KDS, we assist businesses in preparing comprehensive sustainability reports that meet global standards like GRI, SASB, BRSR, and CDP. We also provide handholding services for sustainability rating assessments such as GRESB and EcoVadis, enabling our clients to communicate their ESG performance transparently and credibly. KDS's approach begins with in-depth consultations to understand each client's unique challenges and objectives, allowing them to design customized solutions that align with their sustainability goals”, shares Ar. Diksha Patil, Manager - Environment & Green Building. The company offers training and workshops to educate teams on ESG principles, ensuring they have the skills needed to implement and maintain sustainable practices. The firm’s ongoing support includes monitoring progress, reviewing ESG performance, and making adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Harnessing Technology
The firm prides itself on leveraging cutting-edge technologies, including advanced LCA software, energy modeling tools, and data analytics platforms, to enhance its consulting services. These technologies enable it to deliver accurate assessments, model various scenarios and predict the environmental impact of different strategies, ensuring precise and effective solutions for the clients. Looking ahead, the firm is excited to launch initiatives focused on climate resilience strategies for businesses in vulnerable regions. Additionally, it is also developing workshops aimed at empowering SMEs with the knowledge to integrate sustainability into their operations. With its recent CII GreenCo facilitator certification, the firm aims to guide companies toward achieving top sustainability ratings, reinforcing its commitment to driving positive change and supporting clients' long-term sustainability goals.
