Professional Experience:
Sustainability Consultant & Development Professional with 11+ years of experience leading sustainability programs, supporting responsible sourcing and driving rural development initiatives across agricultural value chains. Currently serving as Assistant Project Manager – Sustainability Services at Peterson Services India Pvt. Ltd., with an Integrated M.Sc. in Agriculture, Rural & Tribal Development from Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University.
1. Proven track record in delivering large-scale sustainability programs aligned with globally recognized standards, providing leadership in project execution, stakeholder engagement and impact realization.
2. Expertise in sustainability performance assessment through GHG accounting using Cool Farm Tool (CFT), Water Use Efficiency (WUE) assessments, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), monitoring & evaluation and progress tracking.
3. Demonstrated success in managing multi-stakeholder partnerships, strengthening agroteam capabilities, advancing women’s empowerment initiatives and scaling sustainable supply chain interventions.
4. Adept at translating sustainability commitments into measurable environmental, social and business outcomes through technical advisory, program leadership and data-driven decision-making.
Particularly interested in advancing sustainable sourcing models, climate-smart agriculture and inclusive agricultural value chains that create long-term environmental, social and economic impact.