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Professional Waste Management Services

Saahas Zero Waste (SZW), a social enterprise since its registration as a private limited company in 2013, is IMS certified (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and recognized as a ‘small industry’ under MSME regulations. We provide comprehensive waste management services to corporate campuses, townships, tech-parks, hospitality sectors, bulk waste generators, and consumers.

Employees: 400+

Headquarters: Bangalore

Resources Recovered: 100+ TPD

Certifications: Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety Management System

Gender Diversity: 60% Female, 40% Male

Operations: 20+ states

Founded: MRF (2017), TRF (2023)

 

Executive team of Saahas Zero Waste

    11 Facts of Saahas Zero Waste

    • We are an environmental and social enterprise with 10 years of experience in waste management, resource recovery and social impact.
    • Saahas Zero Waste was registered as a Pvt Ltd Company in 2013. We are grateful for all the learning from our mother organisation, NGO Saahas that was established in 2001
    • The founder of NGO Saahas and SZW, Wilma Rodrigues, was a journalist who actively advocated the importance of holistic management of waste.
    • State Bank of India, previously worked with NGO Saahas and subsequently became our first customer.
    • We have 3 business verticals- The Zero Waste Programme, Extended Producer Responsibility and Circle Up.
    •  With the expansion of our clientele and scope of our operations, we introduced our first Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Bangalore in 2017.

     

     

    • Our goal is to manage +500 tonnes of waste per day by 2026
    • We are a 21st century social enterprise that puts planet and people ahead of profits
    • We closely measure our environmental and social impact in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
    • We live by our RIIIHT core values where R means Resilience, I stands for Integrity, I for Impact, I for Innovation, H for Humility and T stands for Team.
    • We ensure maximum recovery of resources from all streams of waste. We believe that landfill diversion alone is not enough. We need to transition to systems that will enable a circular economy.

Professional Waste Management Services

50+ Sites across top cities

We meticulously process, track, and manage over 100+ Metric Tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) daily. Our nationwide Zero Waste Program for bulk generators emphasizes waste reduction and segregation at the source, followed by efficient collection, sorting, and recycling of various waste types. This system is driven by stringent compliance standards and bolstered by comprehensive data management.

Value added service with over 11 years experience

Saahas Zero Waste provides Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs) with comprehensive services like waste audits, on and offsite processing, and specialized C&D waste management. We offer EPR compliance for plastic and e-waste, certification, third-party validation, and support a closed-loop system with upcycled and recycled products.

IMS (Integrated Management Systems) certification from TUV

Saahas Zero Waste is certified with IMS for Quality, Environmental, and Safety. Our ISO 9001:2015 certification reflects our commitment to operational excellence, ISO 14001:2015 focuses on reducing environmental impact, and ISO 45001:2018 ensures workforce safety, training, and well-being.

Qualified and experienced team

Our 420+ member team, with diverse experience, manages waste projects across corporate, educational, and residential settings. We're dedicated to social inclusion, with half our workforce from economically challenged backgrounds.

Environmental and social compliance

Saahas Zero Waste ensures its clients meet ESG and sustainability goals through full compliance to regulations.

Technology (traceable & transparent)

SZW offers traceable, real-time waste management solutions, digitized data, and unified platforms to maximize resource recovery and ensure social compliance.

Our Mission

We bring together nature, people and technology to enable maximum resource recovery

Our Vision

To create a zero-waste world through a circular economy

Our Impact
through the years

Saahas Zero Waste's journey began with a simple idea - to provide efficient and holistic waste management solutions for businesses and communities. Over the years, we have grown significantly, expanding our services and client base. Here are some notable milestones:

2013

• Registered in Bangalore
• Zero Waste Programme launched

2014

• Products vertical launched
• Received Namma Bengaluru Award

2015

• Angel funding
• EPR plastics vertical launched
• Received Action for India Social Entrepreneurship

2016

• Received CII Emerging Entrepreneur Award
• Expansion to Chennai

2017

• Bridge Round Investments
• MRF Launched
• E-waste vertical launched
• Received Waistlitz Global Citizen Award
• Expansion to Goa

2018

• Consulting vertical launched
• Received Swaccha-Bharat Best Practices Award
• Expansion to Hyderabad

2019

• Impact Investments
• Circular textiles launched
• Received Sr Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence

2020

• Social Inclusion
• Expansion to NCR
• Received CII 3R Award

2022

• ZWP Certifications
• E-waste Refurbishing
• Received BCIC Award for Excellence in Women Diversity & Inclusion

2023

• IMS Certification
• Textile Recovery Facility
• Received Growth Champion award : Top 500-high growth companies, Asia Pacific

Meet Our Team

Wilma Rodrigues

Wilma Rodrigues

Founder & Chief
Transformation Officer

Shobha Raghavan

Shobha Raghavan

CEO

Arun Murugesh

Arun Murugesh

VP Sales & Marketing

Kannika Kudupaje Palangappa

Kannika Kudupaje Palangappa

Associate Director

P.K Gopalakrishnan

P.K Gopalakrishnan

Business Coach & Mentor

Bhagyashree Vinod Shastri

Bhagyashree Vinod Shastri

Associate director

Sivakumar Arthanari

Sivakumar Arthanari

Associate director

Tanuja Rao

Tanuja Rao

Lead - Products

Nimmi Parrakal Shankar

Nimmi Parrakal Shankar

Lead - QEHS

Vijay Krishnan

Vijay Krishnan

Lead - ZWP Sales

Rohan Massey

Rohan Massey

Lead - E-Waste

Krithika Viswanathan

Krithika Viswanathan

Lead - Business development

Aruna Janarthanan

Aruna Janarthanan

Lead - HRD

Sayujya Suresh Babu

Sayujya Suresh Babu

Senior Manager - Social Inclusion

Varsha Pahwa

Varsha Pahwa

Senior Manager - ZWP Sales

Astha Khubele

Astha Khubele

Associate Lead - Circular Textile

Hall of
Fame

Hall of
Fame

Swachh Best Practice Award

Swachh Best Practice Award

This award encourages the adoption of effective, impactful solutions that promote cleaner, more sustainable practices in communities and industries.
BCIC Award For Excellence in Women Diversity and Iclusion

BCIC Award For Excellence in Women Diversity and Iclusion

Recognizes organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering gender equality and promoting an inclusive workplace for women. This award celebrates companies that have implemented effective strategies to ensure equal opportunities for women, empowered them to take leadership roles, and created an environment where diversity is valued.
Sri Sathya Sai Award For Human Excellence, 2019

Sri Sathya Sai Award For Human Excellence, 2019

Recognized individuals for their outstanding contributions in various fields, including Education, Health, Environment, Woman and Child Welfare, and more.
CII Emerging Entrepreneur

CII Emerging Entrepreneur

Recognizes young entrepreneurs who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their respective industries. This prestigious award is presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to individuals who have shown remarkable growth, creativity, and a strong commitment to driving positive change through their business ventures.
Make aWaislitz Global Citizen Award, 2017

Make aWaislitz Global Citizen Award, 2017

The Waislitz Global Citizen Award, established by the Waislitz Foundation and Global Citizen, is an annual recognition that honors individuals for their exceptional efforts in combating extreme poverty.

Hear From
Our Clients

Success stories from businesses like yours

Our collaboration with Saahas Zero Waste is not just about managing waste, it's about integrating sustainability into every aspect of our operations. It's the first step in creating a more efficient, responsible future.

Dr. Padmakumar Nair Director, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Padmakumar Nair

Director, Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

We have seen a dramatic improvement in hygiene and overall quality of life

Sujit Anand Asst Managaer, Environment Dept, Hindalco (Muri)
Sujit Anand​

Asst Managaer, Environment Dept, Hindalco (Muri)

I believe that with dedicated collective effort, the reject waste is now only at about 5% to 6%

Saurabh Garg ,
Saurabh Garg

VP, Brookefield properties

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Our Investors

Our Impact

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No poverty

315

Employees, 20% YoY increase

58%

Hiring from local communities

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Gender equality

59%

Female participation in workforce

50%

Women board members

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Decent work & economic growth

100%

Health and safety certifications

100%

Compliant to human & labor laws

71%

YoY increase in procurement with MSMEs

1,857

Training hours provided to field staff

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Reduced Inequalities

1 : 8.48

CEO Pay ratio

2,361

Direct & indirect livelihood generated

112

Workers from informal sector transitioned to formal waste sector

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Sustainable Cities & Communities

98%

Landfill diversion rate

85%

States and UTs covered through operations and services

Responsible Consumption & Production

65.4%

of dry waste recycled

Climate Action

94.817

MT of CO2 emissions offset

6775

Tons of ocean bound plastic diverted

Life Below Water

6775

Tons of ocean bound plastic diverted

Partnerships for the goals

8.9

YoY increase in sourcing from MSME

506

Customers across all services. 19% YOY increase in base

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