Dr. Anthony Haden-Taylor, Chairman Emeritus

Dr. Haden-Taylor is a member of the Institute of Waste Management, the Society of Chartered Environmentalists, the British Energy Association and the World Energy Council. Dr. Haden-Taylor holds a PhD in Strategic Financial Management and another in Ecology.

He has spent the last 25 years engaged in the environment and in crafting strategies and policies for adoption by national governments on more sustainable methods for dealing with MSW with the maxim that waste is a valuable resource and not an expensive collection and disposal problem.

Through the novel innovation of sophisticated financing mechanism, essentially the Public Private Partnership system, Dr. Haden-Taylor has evolved a method of providing upward to 90% of all funding required for essential infrastructure projects that will divert 98% of all MSW from landfill and 100% from incineration, whilst at the same time capturing value from all recyclables within the waste stream.

Dr. Haden-Taylor is the author of many published works on a diverse range of subjects and issues. The principal subjects have been:

• Incineration in the 20th Century – An inappropriate solution for a modern and sustainable world
• Transfuel from Coal – the use of waste coal as a feedstock for the production of low sulphur diesel fuel
• Ethanol from Biowaste – the use of palm oil residues to produce premium ethanol
• Deconstruction of End of Life Tires – how to recover value from scrap tires
• Silicon from Rice – the process of recovery of SI10 from rice hulls and stalks as an alternative to mass burning in open fields
• Photovoltaic solar field – harnessing PV panels in the production of renewable electricity
• On and offshore wind farms – analysis of various locations in South America and the Caribbean to augment electricity supply and rural electrification programs
• Electricity storage – the benefits of introducing high volume electricity storage systems into island grid systems to capture otherwise lost energy and modulate supplies from renwable and traditional electricity generation
• Construction and Demolition Waste – viable conversion and recovery of all C&D wastes leading to the 100% diversion from land fill and through patented
• Technologies providing an homogenised feedstock for a range of 60 cement-based building products

In addition Dr. Haden-Taylor has been the author for national environment strategy documents covering more than 160 countries – determining, costing, and producing viable business models for the sustainable and viable management of wastes – liquid toxic, medical, clinical, industrial, construction and demolition waste, waste oil, end of life vehicles (ELV), food wastes, wastewater systems using the patented biomembrane reactor, large and medium sized seawater desalination systems.

Dr. Haden-Taylor is a leading authority on renewable electricity and its production. He is also regarded in a similar light in waste treatment and disposal solutions and the design, specification and turnkey delivery of composite waste solutions and through focusing on centralisation of processes the conversion of typical cost centres into combined profit centres and through the unique RCR profit sharing mechanism, thus returning significant revenues to RCR’s municipal clients.

Over many years Dr. Haden-Taylor has represented the United Kingdom’s Government’s Trade & Industry (UKTI) as one of the world’s foremost authorities on renewable energy and waste technologies. Dr. Haden-Taylor is a frequent keynote speaker at international conferences and forums and is a guest lecturer to a number of universities to provide insight into renewable energy projects where waste in its different formats is the essential or principal feedstock.

Dr Sumant Srivastava, Managing Director

Dr. Sumant Srivastava, a board-certified cardiologist with over 25 years of experience, combines a strong entrepreneurial drive with an innovative and ethical approach focused on advancing global health. His medical journey began in India, where he received his foundational medical education before further specializing in Internal Medicine and Cardiology in the United States. Additionally, he holds certification in clinical research, with notable contributions in the fields of metabolic disorders, lipidology, and pharmaceutical research.

With a philanthropic vision, he partnered with organizations to conduct free medical camps in underserved regions, including Afghanistan, Somalia, Ghana, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. His impact grew as he organized free surgical camps and trained local medical professionals in advanced treatment technologies. Recognizing the critical need for cardiovascular expertise in Central Asia, he played a key role in establishing the region’s first specialized cardiac care center in Tashkent, followed by more centers in neighboring countries.

Dr. Srivastava has also collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) to address healthcare access challenges, notably pioneering mobile telehealth services for rural communities around the Aral Sea, including a pilot project in Karakalpakstan.

In recent years, Dr. Srivastava expanded his focus to sustainability, founding a company dedicated to carbon certification, urban waste management, and renewable energy solutions. His initiatives include transforming plastic waste into construction materials, developing Savonius windmills for urban electricity, and spearheading afforestation and reforestation projects. An active member of multiple professional associations, Dr. Srivastava's commitment to innovative, impactful solutions is driven by his enduring dedication to societal progress and human well-being.

Sriram Pingle, Director

With over 10 years as an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India, this legal professional has established a strong presence in high-stakes legal matters, particularly in constitutional, environmental, and property law. Serving as Special Counsel for the Government of Maharashtra, they have represented critical cases before the Supreme Court, including matters on Reservation in Promotion and Maratha Reservation, which impact social and political policies on affirmative action in India. Their legal expertise is further underpinned by a Master’s degree in Constitutional Law from the University of Bombay, enhancing their capacity to address complex constitutional matters effectively.

Beyond his constitutional work, he brings over 22 years of experience handling both contentious and non-contentious issues across diverse legal domains, such as environmental law, intellectual property, company law, arbitration, and SEZ matters. This extensive background spans civil, criminal, and property disputes, showcasing a broad legal skill set. His environmental advocacy is particularly noteworthy, having championed pro bono environmental cases that culminated in a landmark fine of $7.5 billion imposed on a developer for environmental violations.

An advocate of sustainable practices, he has also contributed significantly to afforestation efforts, personally planting and nurturing over 2,500 saplings across drought-prone regions in Maharashtra and Delhi NCR over the past 25 years. His advisory role extends to Maharashtra’s political landscape, where he has served as a legal advisor to five different Chief Ministers, offering guidance on legislative and environmental issues, and reinforcing the intersection of governance, law, and environmental preservation.