Credibl welcomes Viral Thakker to leadership team as demand for sustainability innovations reaches new heights

From Canada, China, the UK and the EU through to Singapore, India, Australia, Hong Kong and Indonesia, countries around the world are enshrining sustainability action into legal frameworks, making it mandatory for enterprises and large businesses to disclose ESG reports each year. 

As we approach 2026, the pressure is on for companies to adjust to these changes and develop an ESG-aligned approach by examining how resources like energy, water, and labour are sourced, consumed, and wasted across the global supply chain and company operations.

With new ESG-reporting mandates coming into force in an increasing number of countries, the problem of data visibility is also growing. 

For example, asking companies to give an accurate report on the environmental costs of producing a certain product will require them to gain information on the activities of a supplier factory on the other side of the world, the carbon footprint of a shipping company and the amount of energy needed to power a chain of storefronts. 

To maintain compliance, a data-driven approach is essential and this starts with innovative tech solutions that can handle the complexity of the task.  

Credibl, an AI-powered sustainability management platform, this week announced that Viral Thakker has joined as Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer.

The appointment marks a pivotal moment in Credibl’s global expansion, as enterprises face mounting regulatory pressure and investor scrutiny around ESG data transparency and assurance.

In 2026, enterprises face mounting regulatory pressure and investor scrutiny around ESG data transparency and assurance. To get ahead of this challenge, a robust data infrastructure will be key. 

ESG data at the granular level can also help organizations to build more efficient practices that seek to eliminate wastage at every opportunity. By addressing systemic inefficiencies through energy audits, waste assessments, and supply chain analysis, companies can reduce costs while also building resilience to climate and resource risks. 

Credibl has a proven track record in the enterprise segment, where companies are implementing the platform to manage everything from Scope 3 emissions tracking to comprehensive supplier sustainability assessments and multi-framework reporting. 

Viral Thakker’s appointment to the leadership team will see him spearhead a new global business strategy to meet the growing demand for tech reporting solutions designed specifically for the ESG landscape. 

Thakker brings 28 years of sustainability and strategic transformation experience, most recently serving as Deloitte’s Global Consulting Services Sustainability Technology & Transformation Leader and Head of Sustainability & Climate Practice for South Asia.

At Deloitte, he led large-scale sustainability programs for multinational corporations, helping clients navigate net-zero transitions while building the firm’s Climate & Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) for Asia Pacific. He also championed Deloitte’s WorldClimate initiative across South Asia and forged a landmark alliance with IIT Roorkee to advance climate innovation at scale.

As ESG reporting moves from an optional activity to one that is central to maintaining a competitive business that is sustainable both environmentally and financially, companies need optimal software solutions. 

What enterprises previously managed through spreadsheets now demand enterprise-grade infrastructure capable of handling audit requirements and framework complexity at scale.

“After nearly three decades helping enterprises design sustainability and business strategies, I’ve seen firsthand how companies struggle with fragmented data systems and mounting compliance complexity,” said Thakker. “The Smart Sustainability Stack addresses the fundamental challenge of turning disparate data into audit-ready disclosures that meet evolving global standards.”

Jitesh Shetty, Co-Founder and CEO commented, “Viral’s appointment is transformational for Credibl. He brings not only deep sustainability transformation expertise but also the credibility and network that will accelerate our enterprise expansion.”