About Rimm Sustainability
Rimm was born from our founder’s experience in the investment banking industry, where he realized that there was a dire need for accessible, everyday sustainability solutions. This led to the creation of Rimm and our flagship product, myCSO, an end-to-end suite of AI powered ESG solutions. Our data scientists worked extensively with global sustainability cliques at large and small companies to create a comprehensive suite of tools that would appeal to ESG and sustainability practitioners with its utility, simplicity, productivity and outlay.
We believe in Sustainability for All. This means that sustainability should be accessible to all organizations, large and small.
Which is why we stand for Real Impact Matters Most.
We draw our inspiration from the idea of connection and simplicity. We want to relate to the people and our logo is an expression of such ideals and values. The curved edges create a friendly and approachable connection while the continuous flow between letters roots us in technology. A single line means that the start and finish can be extended to suit a number of different sustainability and ESG use cases, for every organization, no matter their size. We drive positive impact through technology and accessibility.
Our Vision
Rimm empowers all organizations to create positive impact and generate sustainable value.
Our Mission
We leverage science, technology and data to make sustainability accessible and actionable for all. Our proprietary tools, analytics and applications enable organizations to advance their own sustainable journey.
CEO’s Message
Sustainability is not just a goal, it’s a journey
At Rimm Sustainability, we have always believed that our success is intertwined with the well-being of our planet and its people. Our commitment to sustainability isn’t just a corporate responsibility; it’s a moral imperative. It is about safeguarding the environment and empowering communities.
Over the years, we have made significant strides in our sustainability efforts. However, the challenges facing our world are ever-evolving, and we must adapt to them. As a result, we developed myCSO suite as an intuitive product, paired with accessible, simplified content that also promotes awareness of ESG and sustainability. We can provide our clients with effective, efficient and customizable ESG solutions to interpret performance, set targets and understand where they are in terms of their progress toward larger sustainability goals. Most importantly, we want to make sure that these solutions are accessible to companies of all sizes and industries, no matter where they are on their journey, so that anyone and everyone can generate value from sustainability.
Leadership Team
Ravi Chidambaram
Chief Executive Officer
Ravi is an experienced international executive and successful entrepreneur who has built multiple successful businesses over the past 20 years. Ravi is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainability and is passionate about helping businesses become sustainable. Ravi has 30+ years of experience in investment banking and 18+ years as an entrepreneur & business owner. He co-founded multiple business like TC Capital, Datarama, CeeSuite and Rimm Sustainability.
Vivek Aswani
Chief Commercial Officer
Having built and grown companies for 7+ years, Vivek Aswani is a dynamic business leader. During his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer at Rimm Sustainability, Vivek Aswani has driven revenue growth and expanded the company’s market reach. Through his investments in companies with rapid growth and global impact, Vivek has developed a keen eye for opportunities, which drives business development for Rimm. Multiple successful investments and the development of a diverse portfolio of companies are a result of his ability to identify emerging trends.
Dr Géraldine Bouveret
Chief Research Officer
Dr Géraldine Bouveret is a Phd holder in Mathematics from the world renowned Imperial College, London. Géraldine brings 10+ years of experience in academia and industry in the field of Mathematics, financial engineering, risk modeling and sustainability. As CRO, she oversees Rimm’s research direction, providing new insights and models to develop Rimm’s methodology, which drives the knowledge behind the platform, simplifying sustainability through her expertize.
Dr Faddy Ardian
Chief Data Scientist
Dr Faddy Ardian brings in 7+ years of experience in data science and research and has previously worked at London’s Citibank trading floor. He manages Rimm’s large and proprietary database, ensuring that data is kept up to date for all clients and employees for easy analysis of data. This wide database aims to assist companies in making sustainability decisions by driving understanding through data.
Masashi Yamashita
Chairperson, Director, Rimm Japan Inc.
With his 38+ years expertize in corporate strategy, business models and experience in the financial industry. Yamashita-san leads Rimm’s Japan office and ensures that work streams are operating smoothly. This allows the development of Rimm’s continued presence in the Japanese market for ESG and Sustainability Solutions.
Sasja Beslik
Senior Advisor, Data Analytics
Sasja brings 20+ years of distinguished experience in the field of investment management, data analytics and as an advisor to multinational companies across the globe. Sasja has earned a reputation as a global leader in the ESG investments space and proven track record of driving positive change and implementing sustainable practices in various organizations worldwide.
Sue Bonney
Senior Advisor, ESG Strategy
With 40+ years of experience in sustainability and the former Vice Chair and Head of ESG at KPMG UK, Sue has a proven track record of leading successful initiatives that have transformed organizations into more responsible and sustainable entities. Her deep understanding of the complexities and opportunities within the ESG landscape will be instrumental in expanding Rimm Sustainability’s current service offering and ensuring that clients are well-equipped to navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.
Scientific Advisory Board
Dr Kim Schumacher
Dr Kim Schumacher has been appointed as the Chair of the board. Dr Schumacher is a lecturer in Sustainable Finance and ESG at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. He is currently a member of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB). He is also a Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and sits on the ISO Technical Committees on Sustainable Finance (TC 322) and Environmental Management (TC 207). He also belongs to Technical Working Groups of Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), and the Green Finance Network Japan (GFNJ).
Dr Lee-Ann Sade Modley
Dr Lee-ANN Sade Modley is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of Department of Geography, Environment management and Energy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg. She holds a PhD in Water Management from UJ and has been deeply involved with the water services industry with a particular focus on communities.
Dr Dragon Yongjun Tang
Professor Dr Dragon Yongjun Tang has a background in Finance and received his Phd from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005. He has taught at the University of Texas Austin and Kennesaw State University before joining The University of Hong Kong as an Associate Professor of Finance in 2013. Dr Dragon’s current research interests revolve around credit risk, credit derivatives, and Chinese banking and credit markets. His research articles have been published in the Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics and have received numerous research awards.
Dr Hugues Chenet
Dr Hugues Chenet is an Honorary Research Fellow at University College London and a Research Associate at the Chair Energy and Prosperity Foundation. After getting his PhD at the Institute of Earth Physics of Paris, he worked as a researcher and a risk management consultant before co-founding the 2° Investing Initiative think tank in 2012.
Dr Pedro Baiz
Dr. Baiz has a background in engineering with extensive experience in academia and industry (consultant in data-driven projects with organisations such as Heathrow Airport, HSBC and many more). He has deep knowledge of Data technologies (e.g. Machine Learning, IoT) and Digital Transformation.
Dr Soh Young In
Dr. Soh Young In leads research on Financial Innovation at the Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFI) of the Precourt Institute for Energy at Stanford University. She is also a Research Director of Sustainable Smart City Finance at the Stanford Center at the Incheon Global Campus (SCIGC). Her research interest is to align the financial system with a low-carbon economy and catalyze sustainable finance.
Rimm’s 2022 Sustainability Report
Our Sustainability Report for the year 2022. At Rimm, sustainability is at the core of our identity and operations. With our overarching goal of democratizing sustainability, we understand the significance of walking the talk and embodying responsible business practices.
Join Our Team
At Rimm Sustainability, we work towards creating a community of catalysts by making sustainability accessible to all companies. Our vision is to empower all organizations to create a positive impact and generate sustainable value.
We are a young, dynamic team that encourages an innovative, creative and analytical mindset with core focus on being a team player and excellent collaborative skills.
We exemplify on our key values:
We are Accessible
We stand for equal opportunities and rights and want to give everyone a chance, regardless of their religion, race or background, to contribute to a larger cause.
We are Informed
We are consistently evolving with the trends, a fast-paced, rapidly developing environment that consistently challenges the status quo.
We are Facilitators
Just like how we want to facilitate the connection between sustainability and companies, we want to do the same with our people and growth opportunities.
