NAEM 2022 EHS & Sustainability Management Forum


Brijesh Krishnan, Waste Management & Environmental Leader; Cummins Inc.

Brijesh Krishnan

Environmental Integration Strategy Leader
Cummins Inc.
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Brijesh Krishnan is the Integration Strategy Leader for global facilities and operations Environmental Center of Excellence (ECOE) at Cummins Inc. In his role he collaborates with businesses and functions to integrate strategies to support execution of Cummins’ PLANET 2050 goals and related initiatives. Brijesh also represents the function in supporting new business integration processes and expand strategic partnerships with universities, government agencies, trade and nongovernmental organizations.

Brijesh started with Cummins in 2012 as Environmental Data Manager. More recently, he was the Global Waste Management and Environmental Leader where he led strategy development and execution of waste goals within the 2020 Sustainability Plan and inclusion of circular economy goals within PLANET 2050 strategy.

Brijesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Production Engineering and Master's degrees in Environmental Science and Public Affairs. Prior to joining Cummins, Brijesh held roles as Product Engineer, Product Manager, Business Development Manager and founded Encore Waste Management in Thane (suburbs of Mumbai), leveraging his deep passion for waste minimization and recycling. Brijesh lives in Indianapolis, Indiana (U.S.) with his wife Charu and daughter Aditi. They love traveling and spending time outdoors. Brijesh is also involved in various local and community level initiatives to accelerate circular economy and sustainability work.