21ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF RSPO MEMBERS (GA21) | 13 NOVEMBER 2024

SUMMARY OF NOMINATIONS

PRINCIPAL BOARD MEMBER Name of organisation: Galaxy Surfactants Ltd Membership number: 2-0318-12-000-00 Name of nominee: Harshal P. Thakare Position in the organisation: Senior Manager, Sustainability Process

Summary of Nominee Profile

Harshal T. is a Chemical Engineer and post Graduate in Petrochemical Technologies, PGPMS, IICA certified for ESG. Currently Leading a Sustainability for organization.

Harshal T. work includes, driving following agendas across the Organization:

  • Sustainability report (GRI Guidelines), Stakeholder Engagement,Materiality Matrix preparation and communication, BRSR report, GHG accounting calculations and reporting, Life Cycle Assessment, - Product Carbon footprint, - Climate Change Disclosure responses, Science Based Targets, Net Zero Program, Roundtable on sustainable palm oil compliance, VDF, Oil Palm Traceability compliance, Forest Risk assessment, Supplier Sustainability Engagement, Forest Disclosure response, Water Security Disclosure responses. Water Stewardship program, Waste Circularity, Digitization, EPR- Extended Producer Responsibility, - WASTE ELIMINATION SUGGESTION AWARD PROGRAM

Harshal is very passionate on Sustainability front and driving sustainability agendas.

Summary of Organisation Profile

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is one of India's leading manufacturers of surfactants and other specialty ingredients for the personal care and home care industries. Our major focused market is the personal and home care industry. We produce a range of consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products. Since our incorporation in 1986, we have significantly expanded and diversified our product profile, client base, and geographical footprint. Our customers include some of the leading multinational, regional, and local players in the home and personal care industries. Currently, our product portfolio comprises over 220 product grades, which are marketed to more than 2000 customers in over 80 countries.


ALTERNATE BOARD MEMBER Name of organisation: Galaxy Surfactants Ltd Membership number: 2-0318-12-000-00 Name of nominee: Pankaj Narvekar Position in the organisation: Senior Manager - Sourcing Process

Summary of Nominee Profile

Pankaj is a supply chain professional with over 11 years of experience in Procurement, planning, logistics and planning.

Pankaj is currently responsible for procurement of oleochemicals and petrochemicals and supply chain sustainability for Galaxy surfactants Ltd. He has experience in working on improving the palm oil traceability, waste reduction and RSPO compliance. He is working on projects for setting the SBTi scope 3 targets, ensuring NDPE supplies and forest risk assessment.

During his tenure in Galaxy, Pankaj has led supply chain efficiency projects and is responsible for commercial risk management. He has also experience in vendor audits and evaluation.

Pankaj is Masters in Operation management (MBA) and Bachelors in Production Engineering.

Summary of Organisation Profile

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd is one of India's leading manufacturers of surfactants and other specialty ingredients for the personal care and home care industries. Our major focused market is the personal and home care industry. We produce a range of consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products. Since our incorporation in 1980, we have significantly expanded and diversified our product profile, client base, and geographical footprint. Our customers include some of the leading multinational, regional, and local players in the home and personal care industries. Currently, our product portfolio comprises over 220 product grades, which are marketed to more than 2000 customers in over 80 countries.