Circular Economy, Green Buildings, Environmental Compliance Delivered.

“We are dedicated to driving measurable results in circularity, green building initiatives, environmental compliance, and water conservation.”

Meet the Founder

Taimur Burki is a seasoned Environmental Compliance expert with 27 years of experience managing some of the world’s most complex manufacturing operations. As the founder of Intel’s sustainability programs in Green Buildings, Waste, Circular Economy, and Water Conservation, Taimur has been at the forefront of driving innovative solutions for environmental challenges. He revolutionized Intel’s waste strategy by implementing chemical segregation, enabling the upcycling of solvents and metallic acids, resulting in potential savings of over tens of millions of dollars per fabrication facility annually.

Taimur's influence extends to shaping the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standards, where he introduced alternative compliance paths to certify manufacturing sites, achieving LEED certification for over 21 million square feet. He also established Intel’s Global Solid Waste Recycling program, raising the recycling rate from 54% to 95% over 20 years. Additionally, Taimur developed a Waste Projection methodology with an industry-leading 10% accuracy for budgets exceeding $100 million per year, exemplifying his expertise in aligning environmental sustainability with operational excellence.

Services

  • Sustainability strategy and methodologies, Water conservation, Energy conservation, Assessments of Sustainability regulations and directives, Building and campus design to achieve sustainability goals, Sustainability strategies to achieve measurable impactful change, Green building strategy and owner’s representative to achieve LEED certification, LEED design charette and Sustainability results.

  • Environmental Audits and Assessments, Onsite environmental compliance assessments (Air, Wastewater, Hazardous Waste), Environmental audits and assessments of chemical recycling facilities, Waste facilities assessments and audits, Spent materials, chemical and solid waste assessments of brokers and end users for environmental compliance and quality, Pre-ISO14001 assessments, LEED gap assessment for Projects, and Compliance gap closure reviews and assistance.

  • Chemical waste projections, Solid waste projections, Waste stream analysis for upcycling opportunities, Waste stream regulatory review, Process review for upcycling opportunities, Engagement strategies with known industry contacts, Regulatory guidance for onsite waste compliance, Hazardous waste procedures, Hazardous waste facility annual reports, Hazardous waste program support, Construction solid waste management plan, Construction hazardous waste management plan, Sustaining solid waste management plan and Design reviews for waste management.

  • Hazardous Waste Treatment Disposal Storage Facility Audits, Environmental Audit Pre-Assessments, ISO 14001 Pre-Assessments, Site Environmental Compliance Audits, Chemical Recycling Audits, and Demo/Decontamination of Facility and Manufacturing Plant Assessments.

  • Factory closure and decommissioning management, Factory design for compliance, Environmental management system support, Regulatory analysis and compliance consulting, Development and delivery of EHS training, and Regulatory assessment and review of environmental reports prior to submittal to authorities.

Cost-Effective Expertise & Resource Allocation:

Cost-effective sustainability expertise with the ability to facilitate subject matter expertise as needed. 

Strategic Development & Alignment:

Help align sustainability and circularity initiatives with business goals, set measurable goals with a path to implementation , and integrate sustainability into the company’s vision.

Results Focused:

Extensive regulatory and state of the shelf technology knowledge to help attain sustainability goals that positively impact the environment. 

Navigate Regulatory Landscapes:

Assist in navigating regulatory environments, ensuring compliance, and providing assessments to enhance environmental compliance.

Drive Continuous Improvement: 

Play a key role in measuring success, setting KPIs, tracking progress, and driving continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability programs.

Testimonials

  • “When it comes to sustainability, Taimur truly has a unique blend of deep technical knowledge combined with creative problem solving. Add to that the energy he brings day in and day out and there are very few sustainability, green building or circular economy challenges that he cannot tackle. I’ve known Taimur for over 20 years and he is a leader among his peers both within and across the manufacturing and technology industry.”

    — Todd Brady, Chief Sustainability Officer of Intel

  • “I strongly recommend Taimur Burki, whose extensive experience and expertise in environmental sustainability make him an exceptional professional in his field. With over 25 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety, Taimur has demonstrated remarkable proficiency as a Circular Economy & Green Building Program Manager and as a LEED Faculty. His role as the Compliance Manager for Air and Hazardous Waste Media at Intel highlights his commitment to practical and innovative solutions for air permit compliance and waste management. Taimur’s influence as a sustainability leader, combined with his problem-solving skills and dedication to environmental compliance, position him as a transformative change agent in the industry. His ability to drive impactful change and advocate for sustainable practices is truly commendable.”

    — Geetha Shankar, Environmental and Safety Manager at Intel Corporation

  • "Taimur possesses a valuable combination of talents that have made a significant impact in the work he leads. His ability to generate innovative and practical ideas and look at challenges from multiple perspectives has led to solutions that have advanced his work. Taimur’s technical expertise in the EHS and chemical regulatory space helps to quickly identify potential pitfalls and accelerated project timelines and enhance quality outcomes. He fosters a team environment through a collaborative and engaging approach.”

    — Ted Jeffries, Senior Director of Supply Chain Responsibility, Intel

  • "It was a pleasure working with Taimur. He and his colleague jumped in at short notice and were very knowledgeable and professional, supporting the environmental aspects of the mine assessment."

    — Kaki Comer, Business Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing Analyst, TDI Sustainability

Our Clients

  • Mission

    At Subgeni™ LLC, our mission is to transform the way businesses and industries approach environmental challenges by delivering innovative and actionable solutions. We are dedicated to driving measurable results in circularity, green building initiatives, environmental compliance, and water conservation. By demonstrating the financial benefits of sustainable practices, we empower companies to achieve their sustainability goals while delivering a strong return on investment. We act as a part of your team to provide part-time strategic sustainability and environmental compliance expert services when and as needed. Our experts will work closely with your team members, both internal as well as external, to complement your existing sustainability or environmental team or provide environmental and sustainability management services.

  • Vision

    Subgeni™ LLC envisions a future where manufacturing shifts from a take-make-waste model to a paradigm of opportunity creation through the redesign and repurposing of spent materials and processes. We aim to be a catalyst for this transformation by leveraging deep expertise in environmental regulations and innovative infrastructure strategies. Through thought leadership and proven methodologies, we guide companies to establish, benchmark, and achieve ambitious sustainability goals that drive meaningful environmental and financial outcomes. Our consulting services are tailored to help companies implement responsible practices to reach their sustainability and environmental goals.

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