A multidisciplinary team of environmental engineers, sustainability strategists, ESG professionals, and climate specialists working across four continents to build resilient, responsible systems for organisations and communities.
Leadership driving our operations and strategic direction across India, Qatar, the UK, and the USA.
Civil and environmental engineer with 35 years of senior-level experience at the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB), serving at Chief Engineer Grade — spearheading environmental control policies and regulations across numerous industries in West Bengal.
PhD in Civil Engineering from the Environmental Engineering Division, Jadavpur University. Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health (AIIH&PH), University of Calcutta. Post-graduate course in Environmental Impact Assessment & Audit from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom, on a scholarship awarded by the British Council.
As Founding Director of Resilient Sustainance Private Limited, he provides technical leadership across environmental engineering and pollution management engagements. Core expertise spans design, engineering, erection, and commissioning of effluent treatment plants (ETP), sewage treatment plants (STP), air pollution control devices, and municipal solid waste management systems.
Also serves as founder and CEO of Apex Environmental & Energy Management Services, delivering consultancy for environmental infrastructure design, water and wastewater treatment, and industrial effluent management. Recognised for translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, implementable engineering solutions across industrial, municipal, and infrastructure sectors.
Environmental management strategist and sustainable development specialist based in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, with deep experience in environmental compliance, carbon projects, corporate training, and sustainability capacity-building. Practitioner member of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP, UK — formerly IEMA), recognised for excellence in sustainability leadership globally.
MSc in Environment Management from Vikram University, Ujjain (2000). Over 6 years as Director at Resilient Sustainance Private Limited (India), driving sustainability-focused programmes, SDG implementation, and skill-building initiatives. As Senior Consultant at GSustain QFZ LLC (Qatar), she leads carbon project advisory, sustainability training, and environmental compliance engagements.
Expertise spans corporate training, career development coaching, environmental consulting, leadership development, and NLP-based coaching. Also serves as Director of Zruta Edu Pvt. Ltd., an educational learning partner focused on international teacher training programmes. Recognised for designing transformative learning experiences that connect sustainability knowledge with community-centred outcomes. Guided the design and development of gsustain.org and rsustain.com, mentoring the digital team in shaping the brand identity and online presence of the RSustain Group.
Also a published Hindi author combining scientific thinking with creative expression. Her literary works include the story collection Mere Man Mein Basta Tumhara Man (Bodhrasip Prakashan, Lucknow, 2022 — 2nd edition published), poetry collection Kavita Si Ladki, Nibandh Sa Ladka (2023, widely acclaimed), and debut novel Dhara Ke Ank Mein. Her writing blends emotional depth, social realism, and environmental consciousness.
Environment and sustainability professional working at the intersection of organisational capacity-building, climate awareness, and responsible business practices. Leads initiatives strengthening environmental governance and ESG implementation across the Resilient Sustainance ecosystem spanning Qatar, the United Kingdom, and India.
As Managing Director of Global Sustainability Solutions and Services (GSustain), she oversees partnership development and coordination of sustainability initiatives including environmental consulting, greenhouse-gas management, and climate-related training programmes. GSustain also engages in greenhouse-gas verification and validation (VVB) in support of carbon market mechanisms.
As Founding Director of Resilient Sustainance Limited (UK), she supports ESG systems development, sustainability governance frameworks, and environmental management approaches that help organisations translate sustainability data into regulatory-ready disclosures aligned with CSRD/ESRS, UK SDR, ISSB, and TCFD. As Director of Resilient Sustainance Private Limited (India), she supports ESG awareness programmes and capacity-building activities including RSustain Academy and ISEP-aligned professional courses.
Previously served as Chief Training Officer at GSustain (2022–2025), leading transformative learning initiatives across ESG, climate action, and sustainability. Earlier career includes roles in graphic design, editorial production, donor relations, and office management across organisations in Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Nagpur.
Entrepreneurial leader and strategist with deep experience in community development, public participation, and organisational capacity-building. Brings a distinctive ability to conceive and deliver community development programmes that engage diverse stakeholders and drive measurable social outcomes across urban and rural settings.
As Founding Director of Resilient Sustainance Private Limited, he plays a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and growth across India. His focus spans partnership development, programme coordination, and building frameworks that connect sustainability objectives with community-level engagement and participation.
Leads the integration of environmental governance, ESG awareness, and sustainability capacity-building with ground-level community development initiatives. Works closely with local institutions, civil society organisations, and government programmes to ensure sustainability goals are embedded within broader community welfare and livelihood improvement frameworks.
Recognised for bridging organisational strategy with practical community engagement, ensuring that sustainability programmes translate into tangible impact for the communities they serve.
Sustainability consulting and environmental management professional with experience spanning environmental science, laboratory analysis, sustainability strategy, and project delivery across the United States and India.
MS Environmental Science from Oklahoma State University; MSc Botany (Plant Biotechnology) from the University of Mumbai. Recipient of the Terence J. Mills Endowed Environmental Education Scholarship. Published researcher with contributions to geoscience education presented at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting.
As Director of Operations at Resilient Sustainance LLC (USA), she leads operational management, sustainability consulting engagements, and HB 3673 readiness assessments for North American clients. Previously served as Environmental Consultant at RSustain, contributing to ESG advisory, analytical services, and cross-functional project coordination across the group’s multi-jurisdictional portfolio.
Prior experience includes laboratory analysis at Quantem Laboratories (asbestos testing, EPA methodologies, HSE compliance) and consulting leadership at Seed Consulting Group, where she managed project teams, developed scopes of work, and delivered sustainability strategies for non-profit clients. Active in community sustainability initiatives, including board service at Maharashtra Mandal of Chicago.
With 17+ years across technology, e-governance, and business strategy, Naveen co-founded RSustain Carbon Private Limited — the institutional advisory arm positioning RSustain as “The Institutional Gateway to Indian Carbon.” He leads business strategy, client partnerships, and day-to-day operations, overseeing the firm’s three core service lines: market access structuring for the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) and voluntary carbon markets, MRV and verification infrastructure development, and transaction desk support for compliance-defensible carbon credit operations.
With 14+ years across technology and business verticals, Mukul is the technology architect behind RSustain Carbon’s fully digital service delivery infrastructure. As a Certified VMware and Cloud Expert, he designed and maintains the end-to-end platform that powers the firm’s carbon market advisory, MRV documentation systems, and client-facing digital tools — enabling RSustain Carbon to operate as an entirely online, audit-grade-by-default advisory practice serving clients across India.
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with professional certifications in VMware virtualisation and cloud infrastructure. His engineering background provides a distinctive systems-thinking approach to building scalable digital platforms for carbon compliance and sustainability services.
Principal architect of the GreenSetu platform infrastructure (greensetu.rsustain.org) — the technology layer powering India’s first GST-native carbon risk screening tool. Responsible for the platform’s cloud deployment, data processing pipelines that integrate EXIOBASE multi-regional input-output modelling with Indian energy datasets, and the secure API architecture serving real-time carbon intensity estimates and Green Score calculations to MSMEs, banks, and ESG analysts.
Also leads the digital infrastructure for RSustain Carbon’s MRV and verification documentation systems — building audit-grade data architectures for boundary definition, activity data protocols, QA/QC workflows, and verification-ready reporting packages aligned with ISO 14064 standards. Oversees process automation across all client engagement workflows, from CCTS compliance readiness assessments to transaction desk documentation.
World-class expertise guiding our environmental and sustainability practice.
Environmental and sustainability leader with 26+ years of international experience supporting regulators, asset owners, and project delivery teams to achieve high-confidence environmental compliance and sustainability performance across complex infrastructure, energy, and industrial portfolios.
Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), Fellow of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (FISEP), Member of the Environment Institute of Australia & New Zealand (MEIANZ), and GSAS Certified Green Professional (CGP).
Across India and the Middle East, Dr Chaturvedi has served as the principal environmental interface between clients, EPC contractors, and statutory authorities — leading EIA/ESIA delivery, permitting, construction environmental management, monitoring frameworks, and operational compliance systems. His work spans ports, refineries, offshore and onshore oil & gas assets, utilities, and major urban infrastructure programs, with strong familiarity with regional regulations and international standards including IFC Performance Standards, IPIECA, IMO, and leading ESG disclosure frameworks such as GRI, TCFD, and BRSR.
Recognised for combining technical rigour with practical execution — translating regulatory and sustainability requirements into implementation-ready systems, clear governance structures, and measurable outcomes.
Beyond project delivery, he contributes to environmental policy and research governance, having served as an independent technical expert for international programmes including the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Programme, and as a member of global water stewardship and sustainability initiatives.
Author of The ESG Compass: Navigating Strategy, Impact & Value and The Guardians of Greenfield. His current focus is strengthening environmental governance, evidence-based decision-making, and capacity building for the next generation of sustainability professionals.
Environmental sustainability and waste management professional with extensive international experience in sustainable resource management, circular economy systems, waste auditing, water and wastewater management, and environmental technology development across urban, rural, and remote communities.
PhD in Environmental Science from Murdoch University, Perth; doctoral and postgraduate studies in Aquatic Biology at the University of Kerala. Her academic foundation spans both environmental systems and aquatic ecology, providing a distinctive cross-disciplinary perspective on resource management challenges.
Currently serves as Program Officer supporting the City of Gosnells, City of Armadale, and Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale in Western Australia, while leading RAUM International Pty Ltd as Managing Director.
Particularly recognised for her work in food waste management, organic waste treatment technologies, and sustainable environmental systems. Founder of Baaki Food Waste, an initiative focused on food waste collection and treatment from cafés, events, and households in Perth, Australia.
Previously served as Director/Associate Director of the Environmental Technology Centre at Murdoch University, Western Australia, leading research, consultancy, academic coordination, conference organisation, and environmental training programmes over 15 years.
Contributed to environmental innovation through approximately 100 peer-reviewed publications, patents related to organic waste treatment and plastic waste processing technologies, and applied research in vermifiltration and vermicomposting systems.
Molecular diagnostics and biomedical research professional with over three decades of experience in laboratory leadership, molecular testing, pathology services, and diagnostic R&D. Founder and Director of Amplicon Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. and Head of Laboratory at Amplicon Advanced Diagnostic Centre, Kolkata.
Academic training at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Kalyani, with post-doctoral research positions at Harvard School of Public Health (Visiting Scientist), the National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan (JSPS Fellow), and Hiroshima University — building deep expertise in molecular toxicology, ecotoxicology, and gene-environment interactions across three continents.
Played a pioneering role in developing molecular diagnostic laboratory infrastructure in North-Eastern India, contributing significantly to strengthening laboratory operations, research capabilities, and clinical diagnostic services in the region.
Previously served as Senior Associate (Faculty) at SIES — Indian Institute of Environment Management, Navi Mumbai; Research Scientist at the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Kalyani; and Director (R&D) at Amplicon JSN Alliance, Kolkata. Member of SETAC, the American Society of Molecular Toxicology, the Japan Society of Limnology, the Academy of Environmental Biology, and the Indian Public Health Association.
Technical specialists delivering on-the-ground environmental, climate, and ESG services.
Environmental and sustainability professional with 5+ years of experience spanning biodiversity assessments, EIA, GHG accounting, ESG compliance, and alignment with GSAS, ISO 14065, and ISO/IEC 17029. Certified GHG Accounting Lead Verifier (TÜV SÜD) trained under ISO 14064-1/2/3.
MSc Environmental Science from the University of Rajasthan; BSc in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry from Delhi University. Published researcher with work in agroecology and food sciences. State-level swimmer and gold medalist.
At GSustain, she leads ESG training course development, GHG documentation, technical proposals, and marketing and media communications. Previously contributed to EIA reports, GSAS Design & Build assessments, and the DSSTW impact assessment programme. At RSustain, she manages training module creation for ESG and SDG themes, project research and documentation, and website design and maintenance. Played a central role in the design and development of gsustain.org and rsustain.com under the guidance of Ms Shweta Upadhyay, shaping the digital presence and brand communication of both organisations.
Prior experience includes assisting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on IEE reports for sewerage projects in Rajasthan, field research with the Wildlife Institute of India on the National Status Survey of Lesser Florican, watershed conservation work with the Rajasthan State Forest Department, and ecological restoration projects across India.
Also an accomplished wildlife photographer with over a decade of fieldwork across the Great Indian Desert, tropical rainforests, and montane forests, and a freelance environmental blogger advocating for conservation and the circular economy.
Climate change professional with over 17 years of expertise in GHG accounting, carbon credit project validation, verification, review, and sustainable development initiatives including air pollution management. Demonstrated success in managing complex carbon offset projects and ensuring compliance with global standards. A trusted advisor in climate policy implementation and carbon market strategies, with a track record of fostering partnerships among stakeholders including regulators, communities, and private enterprises.
Master’s in Environmental Sciences from the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Pune; Bachelor’s in Botany from Fergusson College, Pune. Core knowledge areas include GHG Accounting Standards (Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064, Scope 3 Value Chain, Emission Inventory Development), Carbon Credit Mechanisms (CDM, VCS, Gold Standard), sector-specific emissions methodologies for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and waste, and air pollution management strategies.
As Advisory Specialist at GSustain, she supports crafting comprehensive business proposals tailored to client sustainability goals, provides expert guidance on interpreting and implementing GHG Protocol standards focusing on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and supports GSustain’s VVB service line. Also serves on the Gold Standard Roster of Experts (since April 2025).
Previously served as Certification Specialist at SustainCERT (2020–2023), Manager — Climate Change at Iora Ecological Solutions, and Senior Project Associate at the World Resources Institute where she led air quality research and policy recommendations, co-authored publications, managed GHG inventories, and conducted capacity-building training sessions for the India Greenhouse Gas Program (IGHGP).
At Bunge Environmental Markets (2011–2014), she completed full verification cycles for CDM/VCS, contributing to issuing over 1 million carbon credits across wind, hydro, wastewater, and forestry sectors. Registered a CDM wastewater project in Thailand, assisted Gold Standard PoA projects on energy-efficient cookstoves in Africa, and conducted due diligence for waste management projects across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and South America.
Earlier career at Green Ventures and BalanceCO2 included CDM project cycle completion across biomass energy, wind, landfill gas, and methane avoidance sectors, REDD project assessment in Nepal, and development of a Plan Vivo forestry project in Maharashtra. Also holds a Diploma in Classical Dance (Kathak) from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad.
Sustainability and energy efficiency professional with expertise in GSAS certification, GHG accounting, environmental compliance, and renewable energy systems. MTech in Energy & Environmental Engineering from VIT; BE in Civil Engineering from Saveetha School of Engineering.
At GSustain, he delivers end-to-end sustainability and environmental compliance support for infrastructure and building projects across Qatar. Leads GSAS Design & Build (D&B) certification from concept through construction, GSAS Construction Management (CM) on-site implementation, and GSAS Energy Performance Label (EPL) validation. Coordinates with GORD and GSAS Trust to secure approvals with zero major non-conformities.
Also provides environmental permitting and Consent to Operate (CTO) advisory services, including support to PWA-owned STP assets and Chemical Store Permits via QCDD. Contributes to business development through market research, lead generation, and tailored service proposals.
Previously served as Sustainability Consultant at Waey Environmental Consultancy, preparing CEMPs under the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA). At Energyhive, conducted ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy audits across 30+ facilities, designed HVAC retrofit solutions delivering up to 46% energy reduction, and led coordination for a 30 MWp on-grid solar PV plant. Earlier contributed to renewable energy project development at Bosch Energy and Building Solutions.
Environment and sustainability analyst supporting GSustain’s consulting and advisory operations in Qatar. Contributes to environmental data analysis, sustainability documentation, research support, and project coordination across the organisation’s environmental management and ESG service delivery programmes.
Bachelor’s degree from Deendayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University. Brings prior experience in research analysis, market research, and client-facing operations, providing a distinctive blend of analytical rigour and stakeholder engagement capability to the team.
Sustainability and environmental management professional working at the intersection of ESG strategy, client engagement, and technical service delivery. MSc in Environmental Science & Management from the University of York; BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Sri Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
As Client Engagement Associate (UK) at Resilient Sustainance Limited, she serves as the first point of contact for UK-based clients exploring ESG, sustainability, climate, and compliance services. Coordinates advisory projects including ESG diagnostics, SECR/TCFD readiness assessments, reporting support, supply chain sustainability reviews, and ESG training delivery under RSustain Academy.
Manages structured discovery calls, CRM operations, proposal preparation, and contract administration while working closely with the technical team to ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Previously served as Corporate Social Value and Sustainability Intern at Wernick Group Limited, integrating CSR initiatives into business operations, analysing environmental performance data, and evaluating supplier sustainability across the supply chain. Also contributed as Consultant at York Community Consulting, supporting sustainability-focused community initiatives and stakeholder engagement programmes.
Environmental specialist and sustainability professional with expertise in water testing, soil sampling, environmental monitoring, and sustainability research. AIEMA (UK) with the IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (FCEM). UGC NET qualified in Environmental Science (2022).
Master’s degree in Ecology and Environmental Science from Pondicherry University; Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Kannur University. Additional certifications in ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, Sustainable Development, and Wastewater Management.
At GSustain, she contributes to environmental and sustainability consulting, supporting project delivery across environmental monitoring, assessment documentation, and sustainability reporting. Previously gained experience in environmental monitoring at Environmental Services Ernakulam and sustainability research at Windhives.
International waste management consultant with 20+ years of core expertise spanning municipal solid waste, C&D waste, hazardous waste, plastic waste, circular economy, GHG emissions, and renewable energy. PhD and MPhil from Devi Ahilya University. Inducted into the UNFCCC Roster of Experts by the Government of India.
Certified Expert in Sustainable Finance (Frankfurt School). Professional certifications from ISWA, NREP (USA), IOSH, and the Alliance for Water Stewardship (International Lead Auditor). MSc Environmental Sciences from Guru Jambeshwar University.
Currently serves as National Expert — SWM for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Rajasthan Urban Liveability Improvement Investment Program (RULIP), and as International Consultant — Integrated Waste Management for the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) across ASEAN countries. Also engaged as Team Leader for GIZ-India on bio-compressed gas from organic waste, and as Waste Management & GHG Emissions Expert for FAO and COSAMB on food loss and waste management across Asian wholesale markets.
Served as Waste Sector Lead for the UN High-Level Climate Champions (2023–2025), leading the Global Waste Breakthrough initiative with UNEP. Member of the Expert Working Group under BIS CED 46 for the National Building Code of India (SWM). Panel member for NIUA’s CITIIS 2.0 scheme (funded by AFD & KfW). Member of CII’s Working Group on Sustainable Waste Management.
Extensive international consulting portfolio with the ADB, UNDP, World Bank, GIZ, FAO, ILO, SUEZ, Ramboll, ERM, Stantec, NIRAS, and CRISIL across 12+ countries. Previously held senior positions at GIZ-India, IPE Global, Holcim/Geocycle, Ramky Enviro Engineers, IL&FS Environmental, DULSCO (Dubai), and JUSCO (Tata Enterprise).
Published researcher with peer-reviewed work on composting and organic waste transformation. Specialises in PPP structuring and financial engineering of waste management projects on DBOOT/BOT/DBFOT/EPC/O&M models, and climate-aligned SWM interventions supporting the transition to circular, low-carbon urban ecosystems.
Professionals who have contributed to our journey and continue to advance sustainability in their respective roles.
Water and wastewater engineering professional with extensive experience in water treatment, water distribution design, sewer design, sewage treatment, tender document preparation, and proof checking. MTech in Environmental Engineering from IIT Bombay; BE from Delhi College of Engineering.
Served as General Manager at Resilient Sustainance Private Limited (2021–2022), contributing to environmental engineering project delivery, water and wastewater consulting, and technical management across the organisation’s India operations.
Previously held consulting and engineering roles at SUEZ (Deputy General Manager D&E), NJS Engineers India (General Manager — Process), Elite Consultancy Services, Tata Consulting Engineers, STUP Consultants, and Degremont Ltd. Also contributed to academia as Visiting Faculty at Sharda University and Guest Lecturer at TERI School of Advanced Studies.
Environmental engineer and sustainability specialist with expertise in GSAS Construction Management (CM) and Operations (OP) implementation, environmental monitoring, GRI reporting, and lifecycle assessment. MEng in Environmental Engineering from Qatar University; BE in Civil Engineering from Lukhdhirji Engineering College.
Served as Environment & Sustainability Lead at GSustain (2022–2023), contributing to GSAS certification delivery, environmental compliance programmes, and sustainability consulting across infrastructure projects in Qatar.
Graduates and early-career professionals who have completed structured internships across RSustain Group entities.
Completed a 2-month AI/ML internship at GSustain QFZ LLC (Qatar) from June to July 2025. Currently pursuing studies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Completed a 3-month Web Development and Machine Learning internship at GSustain QFZ LLC (Qatar) from June to August 2025. Currently pursuing BTech in Civil Engineering at IIT Bombay (2023–2027). Manager of the Analytics Club, IIT Bombay, heading a 2-tier team representing the interests of 10,000+ students in AI and Data Science. Passionate about artificial intelligence and its applications for lasting societal impact.
Completed a 2-month summer internship at GSustain QFZ LLC (Qatar) in July–August 2025. Currently pursuing BTech-MTech Dual Degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at IIT Bombay (2022–2027). General Secretary of the Environmental Science and Engineering Association (ESEA), IIT Bombay. Selected as an Avery Dennison EnviroChamp Fellow 2025 for outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. Her passion lies at the intersection of sustainable development and technological innovation, leveraging AI and data science for impactful environmental solutions.
Completed a 2-month AI/ML and Software internship at RSustain Carbon Private Limited from July to August 2025. Co-developed RSustain Carbon Exchange, a full-stack carbon credit marketplace for buying and selling carbon credits. Built user dashboards for Buyer, Seller, Verifier, and Admin roles using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Developed backend services with Node.js and Supabase, integrated Stripe for secure payments, automated PDF certificate generation, and implemented AI-assisted document review tools with ChatGPT API. Currently a final-year student at IIT Bombay.
Completed a structured internship at Resilient Sustainance Private Limited from 20 July 2024 to 9 August 2024. Currently pursuing postgraduate studies at TERI School of Advanced Studies, one of India’s premier institutions for sustainability and environmental policy research.
RSustain offers structured internships across environment, sustainability, carbon markets, and ESG technology. All internships include mentorship from senior professionals, a structured learning plan, and a certificate of completion. Outstanding interns may be offered full-time consulting positions.
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