Mrinal Kanti Saha, Ph.D Senior Environmental & ESG Specialist
Areas of Expertise
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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Advisory and Integration
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Green Finance & Sustainable Investment Advisory
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Carbon Finance, Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation Advisory
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Sustainability Strategy, ESG Roadmaps & Impact Frameworks
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), ESIA & IEE Studies
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Environmental Management Plans (EMP) & Compliance Advisory
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Climate Risk Assessment, DRR & Climate Resilience Planning
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Environmental & Social Safeguards Monitoring
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Air, Water, Soil & Noise Pollution Monitoring and Analysis
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Environmental Audits, EHS & EMS Implementation
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ESG Data Collection, Analysis & Reporting Support
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Sustainable Infrastructure & Green Project Feasibility Studies
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Environmental Policy, Regulatory Compliance & Standards Advisory
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Capacity Building, Training & Technical Workshops on ESG & Environment
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Research, Impact Assessment & Scientific Reporting for Sustainability Projects
Professional and Academic Credentials
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PhD in Environmental Science, Institute of Environmental Science (IES), University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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MS in Environmental Science, Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh
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BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh
Professional Training & Capacity Building
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- Air Quality Management, NILU, Norway (conducted at Department of Environment, Dhaka)
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Air Quality & Meteorological Monitoring and Instrument Operations, CASE Project, Department of Environment, Dhaka
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) – BARCIK, Dhaka
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Monitoring & Impact Measurement of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Projects – BARCIK, Dhaka
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Management Training (Agriculture & Food Security Program), BRAC Training & Resource Center (TARC), Dhaka
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Basic MS Office & Data Handling Training – Graduate Training Institute (GTI), BAU, Mymensingh
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Workshop on Multipurpose Water Resource Management Techniques, Center for Irrigation & Water Management (CIWM), RDA, Bogura
Dr. Mrinal Kanti Saha is a seasoned Senior Environmental & ESG Specialist at SouthAsia Research & Corporate Advisory Ltd, bringing over a decade of diversified professional experience across environmental management, ESG advisory, green finance support, and sustainability consulting. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science, with strong academic and applied expertise spanning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA/ESIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), environmental audits, air and water quality monitoring, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and environmental safeguards.
Dr. Saha has worked extensively with national and international development projects, government agencies, research institutions, and private-sector clients, contributing to policy advisory, compliance-driven environmental assessments, and sustainability frameworks aligned with national regulations and international best practices. His professional experience includes leadership roles in environmental impact studies, pollution and emissions monitoring, ESG-related data analysis, and capacity building through training of environmental and technical professionals.
With a strong research background, Dr. Saha has published more than 15 peer-reviewed articles in reputable national and international journals and has presented his work at multiple scientific conferences. His applied research and consultancy work support ESG integration, green project structuring, sustainable investment decision-making, and climate-aligned development initiatives, making him a valuable asset to SRCA’s environmental, ESG, and green finance advisory practice.
At SRCA, Dr. Saha contributes deep technical insight, regulatory fluency, and analytical rigor to ensure that client projects are environmentally compliant, ESG-aligned, and sustainability-driven, supporting long-term value creation and responsible growth.