Arupendra Nath Mullick is a leading sustainability strategist and policy interface expert currently serving as Associate Director at the TERI Council for Business Sustainability, the corporate engagement arm of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). With over two decades of professional experience, he has emerged as a key voice in shaping how businesses integrate sustainability, climate action, and ESG frameworks into core strategy and operations.

At TERI, Mullick plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between research, policy, and industry by working closely with CXOs, policymakers, and global stakeholders to embed sustainability into business decision-making. He leads high-level engagements with Fortune 500 companies, helping them articulate the business case for sustainability, develop decarbonization roadmaps, and align environmental goals with long-term profitability and competitiveness.

His work spans critical areas such as climate change mitigation, ESG reporting, circular economy models, and resource efficiency. He has been instrumental in building multi-stakeholder coalitions on energy transition and net-zero pathways, while also contributing to national and international forums, including climate negotiations and industry-led sustainability initiatives. His advisory influence extends to key institutional platforms, including membership in the National ESG Advisory Committee under SEBI and contributions to policy frameworks around sustainability reporting and corporate governance.

A strong advocate for embedding sustainability into core business strategy, Mullick emphasizes that long-term success depends on aligning environmental and social goals with economic performance. He has been actively involved in designing frameworks and surveys that help organizations transition from sustainability commitments to measurable execution, focusing on governance, accountability, and decision architecture.

Academically trained in management with specialization in environmental management, and with advanced certifications from premier institutions, he combines technical expertise with strategic insight. Through his leadership at TERI, Arupendra Nath Mullick continues to influence India’s transition toward a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy—helping businesses move from compliance-driven approaches to innovation-led, sustainability-centric growth.