Ajith Paul PAUL SOOSAI

As an intern at the Global Headquarters, I, - Managed the annual supplier sustainability campaign across business units and hubs, including Americas, Europe, AMEI,... by leading monthly meetings and owning the dashboard - Led the measurement of CO2e emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for the Procurement function by collecting data from the different hubs and business units in alignment with company's climate roadmap - Devised strategic action plans for suppliers at risk using tools such as Ecovadis and CDP to meet Group's requirements - Co-created training modules for buyers on sustainable procurement and conducted workshops facilitating sustainable actions between buyers and suppliers - Formulated an in-house risk mapping tool for suppliers by leveraging publicly available data (such as World Bank), reducing dependency on external agencies and enhancing the efficiency of risk assessment processes - Conducted due diligence on new and existing suppliers using the Group's compliance tool in collaboration with the Control function

- Managed and maintained key accounts relations and negotiated long terms contracts with suppliers - Lead the expansion project and installed solar panels to power the new buildings with sustainable energy - Coordinated the digitalization efforts during covid that permitted students and employers to work online - Directed the project to elevate the school to higher secondary level by formulating and following up on proposals - Drafted and presented semi-annual financial reports to stakeholders and sponsors - Conducted interviews contributing to the hiring process

- Analysed existing data on current practices and developed an energy policy that reduced consumption by 10% - Conducted market research and presented findings to optimise marketing and sales strategy

- Led a renewable energy awareness campaign and convinced the residents of Mangalapuram to install solar panels to power their town hall - Tutored students of Greater Chennai Middle School biweekly and stimulated the launch of their literary club - Drafted Right to Information Act applications for the underprivileged with regard to urban planning and unemployment