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Revaz Enukidze
Senior Environmental & Social Governance (ESG) / Sustainability Leader
Tbilisi
Summary
Senior ESG, Environmental & Social (E&S), and HSE&S professional with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience across renewable energy, infrastructure, water, and industrial sectors. Extensive track record in developing and implementing ESG strategies, leading compliance programs aligned with IFC Performance Standards, EBRD PRs, ADB Safeguards, and national legislation, and driving sustainability integration across complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Brings deep technical grounding in environmental management, social performance, climate risk, biodiversity, waste management, and governance processes. Recognized for strengthening ESG systems, elevating reporting quality, shaping corporate sustainability culture, and ensuring lender-grade compliance for large-scale investments. Experienced in Board-level communication, stakeholder engagement, and ESG risk/opportunity assessment for project finance and corporate operations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Environmental & Social Manager
Larsen & Toubro CIS FE LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Lead Environmental & Social governance for Samarkand 1&2 Solar PV + BESS (1 GW), strengthening ESG integration into EPC contractor systems.
- Manage ESG performance reporting, ensure alignment with lenders’ requirements, and oversee mitigation and monitoring programs.
- Drive cross-departmental accountability on ESG non-conformities and support stakeholder engagement processes.
Senior Environmental & Social Adviser
Gergili Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Oversaw ESG and sustainability deliverables for major infrastructure and energy-sector EIAs/ESIAs.
- Advised clients on ESG risk management and compliance strategies; performed senior technical reviews to ensure lender-readiness.
Project Coordinator /Senior Environmental Specialist
PADECO Co., Ltd. — Japan
07.2010 - 10.2017
- Oversaw full environmental compliance during construction activities, including rigorous review and approval of Contractor Method Statements and Site-Specific ESMPs. Ensured all construction practices aligned with national legislation, IFI requirements, and project-specific safeguards.
Supervised the Contractor’s environmental performance, monitored adherence to ESMP obligations, and issued Non-Conformance Reports where deficiencies were identified. Evaluated and approved Corrective Action Plans to ensure timely and effective resolution.
Reviewed and authorized the use of temporary construction areas, including associated site-specific ESMPs, ensuring environmental risks were properly assessed and mitigated.
Supported the Roads Department of Georgia (RD) in fulfilling and monitoring environmental commitments, providing technical guidance and oversight on compliance matters.
• Identified, documented, and reported emerging environmental risks during construction to the Team Leader and Client, ensuring early intervention and prevention of regulatory breaches.
Maintained close coordination with RD, contractors, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment on environmental obligations and continuous improvement of compliance systems.
Ensured strict adherence to national environmental protection legislation and project environmental safeguards across all phases of construction. - Coordinated environmental tasks with clients and contractors; ensured construction compliance with ESIA, design, specifications and contract documents.
- Supported preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan (Bashi Road, 7 km).
- Managed project administration, variation order tracking and invoice preparation in coordination with PADECO Tokyo.
Director
Gergili Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2023
- Built and led one of Georgia’s leading environmental and ESG consulting portfolios.
- Delivered ESG advisory services across hydropower, transmission, industrial, and urban development sectors.
- Directed ESG due diligence assignments, audits, and multi-year sustainability programs for IFI-funded projects.
Environmental & Social Consultant
Various IFI-Funded Projects
01.2003 - 01.2023
- Delivered ESG risk assessments, ESIAs, RAP support, stakeholder engagement frameworks, and climate/biodiversity analyses.
- Prepared ESG management plans for roads, water, wastewater, industrial facilities, transmission lines, thermal power, and oil & gas assets.
- Conducted ESG audits for hydropower, mining, chemicals, and renewable energy facilities.
HSE&S / ESG Leadership Roles
Government & Private Sector
01.1996 - 01.2020
- Served as Head of Sustainable Development Department (Ministry of Environment, Georgia), strengthening governance systems and donor-funded sustainability programs.
- Contributed to national ESG and environmental policy development, including CDM initiatives and international convention implementation.
- Early career roles included ESG supervision for BTC pipeline construction, waste management system design, and safeguarding compliance for large infrastructure.
HSSE Manager
JSC Black See Group
02.2010 - 09.2011
- Management of HSSE aspects for the Company; Supervision of HSSE issues; Preparation and submission of necessary documentation as the: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Method Statements, HSSE Management Plans and etc.; Insures Health and Safety Compliance; Safety planning and inspections; Emergency Response; Community and stakeholders’ engagement; Grievance Mechanism Procedure, etc.
Head at Sustainable Develop Department
The Ministry of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources of Georgia
06.2005 - 02.2009
- Coordination of international relations with relevant Governmental and International Organizations;
- Preparation of project financial and technical proposals and supervision of their implementation;
- Analyzing fund raising needs for Ministry’s departments, supervising fund raising efforts;
- Monitor implementation of the conventions within the Ministry;
- Coordination in preparation of the process for ratification of the international conventions;
- Promoting investment opportunities in environmental and natural resources sector
- Review and approval of Carbon Emission Reduction Project Development Documents (PDD) submitted to the Dedicated National Agency(DNA);
- Identification and initial implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in Georgia.
Education
Ph.D. - Civil & Water Engineering
Georgian Technical University
Tbilisi, Georgia 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geography & Cartography
Tbilisi State University
Tbilisi, Georgia 04.2001 -
Skills
Software
AutoCAD
GIS
Certification
ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor
Timeline
Senior Environmental & Social Manager
Larsen & Toubro CIS FE LLC
01.2024 - Current
Senior Environmental & Social Adviser
Gergili Ltd.
01.2023 - 01.2025
Project Coordinator /Senior Environmental Specialist
PADECO Co., Ltd. — Japan
07.2010 - 10.2017
HSSE Manager
JSC Black See Group
02.2010 - 09.2011
Director
Gergili Ltd.
01.2009 - 01.2023
Head at Sustainable Develop Department
The Ministry of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources of Georgia
06.2005 - 02.2009
Environmental & Social Consultant
Various IFI-Funded Projects
01.2003 - 01.2023
Ph.D. - Civil & Water Engineering
Georgian Technical University
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Geography & Cartography
Tbilisi State University
04.2001 -
HSE&S / ESG Leadership Roles
Government & Private Sector
01.1996 - 01.2020
CORE ESG CAPABILITIES
- ESG strategy development & implementation
- IFC/EBRD/ADB/WB compliance & assurance
- Climate, biodiversity & social risk assessment
- ESG governance, policies & management systems
- ESG reporting (GRI, SASB, EU Taxonomy alignment)
- Stakeholder engagement & grievance systems
- ESG audits, due diligence & compliance monitoring
- Renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) ESG oversight
- Sustainable procurement & supply chain E&S risk control
- Waste, pollution prevention & circularity planning
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- LEADERSHIP FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (LEAD) — Member since 1999; LEAD Program Fellow since September 2001.
- Member of Government Advisory Group for the UNEP Dams Development Project (Compendium on decision-making, planning and management of dams and alternatives).
- ADB consultant portal member — CMS 121283.