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The Purpose
... Driven Path.
MY SUSTAINABLE ENCOUNTER WITH MEHAK SINGLA
By Albert Schiller
From Observation to Conviction.
How does a profound, intuitive connection to nature translate into the rigor
ous, systemic work of shaping a nation’s sustainable infrastructure? For Mehak
Singla, an active voice in India’s sustainability landscape, the genesis of her
professional trajectory lies in an early, almost innate connection to the natural
world. During her formative years, she cultivated a distinct, observant nature
towards her surroundings. While environmental issues, such as industrial emis
sions or local water degradation, might often be dismissed by others, she recalls
phenomena that “did not really bother people in general, but I don’t know why
it bothered me”. This early, internal divergence in perception points to an in
herent, logical sensitivity. These observations became clear, tangible evidence,
solidifying an early concern into a distinct personal understanding of environ
mental fragility.
These acute observations steadily built into a personal conviction. The visible
evidence of environmental decline “just builds up my reason why I want to cure
it”, she asserts. Her motivation transcends mere professional interest, evolving
into a fundamental ethical stance, articulated by a sharp, probing question: “If
we’re not saving nature, then why are we even living?”. She perceives inaction
as “very selfish to not care about something that has been taking care of us
since... humankind was born”. This deep-seated belief defines her chosen path,
driving her passion and purpose in sustainability and ESG, consistently aiming
“to create and make an impact”. Her direction is now “very clearly towards sus
tainability and ESG”, a commitment born from early, thoughtful engagement
with the natural world.
“The visible evidence of environmental decline ‘just
builds up my reason why I want to cure it’.”