Building energy resilience where it matters most

From island resilience to global accountability 

On St. Helena, energy is not an abstract systems question. It shapes daily life. 
For years, the remote island relied on diesel-based electricity. That meant high carbon emissions, high costs, and ongoing exposure to fuel supply disruptions. The transition underway aimed to change that through a renewable energy system combining solar, wind, and battery storage. Mohit joined the work at the strategic consulting stage, where he reviewed the Life Cycle Assessment and provided structured feedback to strengthen the sustainability approach. 

That kind of work matters because the outcome is tangible. Reducing diesel dependence is not only about cutting emissions. It is about improving long-term energy resilience for a community that depends on reliable power. For Mohit, it is a clear example of what sustainable engineering can deliver when technical thinking connects to real-world needs. 

Based in India, Mohit works across Corporate Sustainability and Renewables strategy and consulting at AtkinsRéalis. His work spans two very different scales. On one side, he helps build the global evidence base behind the company’s climate commitments. On the other, he contributes to project-level decarbonization efforts where engineering decisions can change systems on the ground. 

Engineering with consequences 

“Engineering is problem solving with consequences.” 

That idea sits at the center of how Mohit sees sustainable development. It is not just about setting targets or producing reports. It is about designing and improving the systems people rely on every day, with a clear understanding that those choices affect emissions, resilience, cost, and quality of life. 

In Mohit’s corporate sustainability work, that responsibility shows up in the detail. A major part of his role focuses on calculating and reviewing the global greenhouse gas inventory. He works with teams across regions to gather activity data from enterprise systems, financial records, and internal reports. From there, emissions are categorized under Scope 1, 2, and 3, and the right emission factors are applied to quantify the footprint. 

It is a technical process, but what matters most is what the data enables. The final output is externally audited and published in AtkinsRéalis’s Integrated Report. It helps leadership understand where emissions sit, where the biggest decarbonization levers are, and how to set credible priorities. That same baseline supports climate strategy, including science-based target setting and the pathway toward net zero. 

Mohit also contributes to ESG disclosures and sustainability ratings, including work linked to GRI and EcoVadis. Here too, the value is not in the number of frameworks covered. It is in making sure sustainability performance is measured clearly and reported credibly.

Sustainability at two scales 

What stands out in Mohit’s story is the connection between global accountability and project delivery. The same person helping shape audited carbon reporting is also contributing to renewable energy transition work with visible community impact. One side demands discipline, coordination, and technical accuracy at a global level. The other demands practical sustainability thinking in the context of a specific place and a specific infrastructure challenge. 

That dual perspective is what makes the work meaningful. St. Helena showed Mohit that sustainability is not only reporting. It is systems changing on the ground. When diesel dependence drops, emissions fall, energy security improves, and resilience grows for the people who live there. 

It also reflects the kind of career experience that large engineering consultancies can offer when sustainability is embedded in both strategy and delivery. Mohit works with colleagues across regions and describes a culture where experts are approachable and willing to help move ideas forward. For mid-career professionals, that breadth can matter as much as the technical content itself. It gives you the chance to deepen your expertise while seeing how your work contributes to outcomes beyond a single report or project.  

Why the work feels real

What excites Mohit most is seeing sustainability move in both reporting and real transformation. He values the chance to turn high-quality carbon and ESG data into clear decarbonization priorities, while also supporting projects where engineering choices genuinely reduce emissions. 

For anyone thinking about joining this kind of team, his message is clear. The work is fast paced. You learn a lot. You work with genuinely supportive experts. And you can see how your work connects to real climate outcomes.