Sean Eeshwaran
Sustainability Analyst
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Innovative individual with a strong background in ESG analysis, sustainability reporting, and environmental policy. Committed to sustainable development, with hands-on experience in aligning strategies with leading frameworks and conducting comprehensive sector analyses. Passionate about advancing impactful, data-driven solutions within sustainability advisory roles.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sustainability Analyst
Aubrens Sdn Bhd
1 2024 - Current
- Contributed as an analyst to the development of a Sustainability Report for a major international petrochemical conglomerate, adhering to prominent reporting frameworks and indices such as the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)
- Conducted peer benchmarking, gap analysis, and extensive research to identify ESG opportunities as a basis for the formulation and implementation of sustainability strategies for several sectors, namely: financial institutions, energy, education, and waste management
- Served as an analyst in the development of a Sustainability Report for a leading Malaysian waste management solutions provider, aligned with Bursa Malaysia's Sustainability Reporting Guide 3rd Edition and GRI Standards
- Skilled in conducting in-depth research by identifying and analyzing material topics, in order to facilitate the materiality confirmation process for a Malaysian conglomerate and a Thai chemicals company
Research and Advisory Intern
KRA Group
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Produced weekly reports and analysis on Global and Southeast Asian political and market trends for the firm's key clients
- Carried out media monitoring and the development of internal info notes on significant events within Malaysia's political and parliamentary sphere such as Malaysia's Budget 2024, Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's December 2023 Cabinet Reshuffle
- Coordinated with executives on the development of a weekly report for a diversified conglomerate on sustainability topics, including sustainable finance and environmental policy
- Developed a pitch deck as part of KRA Malaysia's internal intern project titled 'Sponge Parks and Malaysia's Pursuit of Urban Resilience'
- This pitch deck proposed the establishment of a car-free zone within Kuala Lumpur's Pasar Seni - Petaling Street heritage zone and the transformation of vacant parking lots and underutilised land into sponge parks
- This proposed initiative aims to mitigate surface water runoff into the nearby Klang River during peak precipitation events, thereby reducing the risk of flooding as climate change worsens
Research Intern
IDEAS The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Attached to the Institute's Democracy and Governance Unit, the unit responsible for carrying out research and advocacy focused on promoting transparent and accountable governance while strengthening democratic institutions
- Assisted researchers by conducting data collection on political appointments in Malaysian Federal Statutory Bodies for the Institute's Pantau Kuasa 2.0 Project and authored an op-ed titled Political Appointments: The Thin Line Between Good and Evil
- Co-authored a Special Report on Direct Democracy titled Malaysia's Ongoing Tussle with Democracy for the Asian Democracy Research Network (ADRN)
- The report analyses the political upheavals triggered by the 2020-2022 Malaysian Political Crisis and examines the potential of direct democracy as a means to reinforce the nation's commitment to democracy and good governance
Research Assistant
Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored and analysed camera trap footage as part of an ecological study aimed at deepening the understanding of the roles played by Asiatic and Malayan porcupines in seed dispersal and seed predation within the Belum-Temengor Forest Reserve
- Conducted research and analysis on local wildlife captured by the camera traps as part of a project aimed at studying species interactions with porcupine burrows
- This involved identifying various species, tracking their behavioral patterns, and assessing how these animals utilise or interact with the burrows, contributing valuable insights into local ecosystem dynamics
- Conducted research and provided key support in drafting a comprehensive report for Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) based on the findings of the project
- The report detailed observations, data analysis, and recommendations regarding local wildlife behavior and habitat use, offering insights to assist in conservation efforts and policy development
Education
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia
09.2020 - 07.2023
Foundation in Science - Biosciences Pathway
University of Nottingham Malaysia
04.2019 - 04.2020
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Utama Damansara (3)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Skills
Proficient in Google and Microsoft Suite
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Problem-solving abilities
Policy improvements
Sustainability reporting
Campus Involvement
President, UNM Nature Club (09/22 - 05/23)
- Successfully led the university club in organizing a series of events aimed at raising awareness about biodiversity and environmental degradation. These events were designed to educate students and foster greater engagement with environmental issues.
- Successfully led the club in increasing its yearly revenue by MYR 2000 through the sale of official merchandise and campus pop-up booths
Vice Secretary, UNM Nature Club (09/21 - 05/22)
- Supported various aspects of the club's day-to-day operations including the preparation of detailed weekly committee meeting minutes and being a point of communication for all internal parties
Event Officer, UNM Fitness Club (09/21 - 05/22)
- Supported in the organisation of several fitness events aimed at promoting a more active lifestyle for university students which included peer-to-peer gym mentoring sessions and a University Fitness Week
Reference
- Osho Awli, Senior Associate at AUBRENS, +60146256009
- Keith Leong, Head of Research at KRA Group, +60196907657
Timeline
Research and Advisory Intern
KRA Group
08.2023 - 12.2023
Research Intern
IDEAS The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs
06.2022 - 09.2022
Research Assistant
Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Sciences
University of Nottingham Malaysia
09.2020 - 07.2023
Foundation in Science - Biosciences Pathway
University of Nottingham Malaysia
04.2019 - 04.2020
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bandar Utama Damansara (3)
01.2014 - 01.2018
Sustainability Analyst
Aubrens Sdn Bhd
1 2024 - Current
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