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Deepak B.

Noida, India

$50/hr
5.0
5 jobs

⭐ Top Rated Talent on Upwork | 100% Job Success Rate ⭐ ISO 14064 Lead Verifier | ESG Auditor & Carbon Market Specialist | Ecovadis expert ⭐ Complimentary 15-minute consulting call for new clients I am a sustainability and ESG professional with 6+ years of hands-on experience in ESG auditing, sustainability reporting, GHG accounting, and carbon credit project evaluation, supporting organizations across manufacturing, pharma, IT, infrastructure, and natural resource sectors. I work with clients who need credible, audit-ready, and regulator-aligned ESG outcomes—not just narratives. If your project requires technical rigor, defensible calculations, and assurance-focused thinking, we’re likely a strong fit. 🌿 I support clients with: 🔍 Audit-ready ESG & sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, BRSR, CDP, and SDGs, designed for investors, lenders, and EcoVadis ratings 🌍 GHG accounting & verification (Scope 1–3) with ISO 14064-aligned assurance, supporting Net Zero and carbon neutrality commitments ♻️ Carbon credit project evaluation including pre-feasibility, additionality, and risk assessment under Verra, CDM, Gold Standard, and other major registries ⚖️ Regulatory and supply-chain ESG compliance, strengthening credibility for green finance and sustainability-linked instruments 🛠️ Practical ESG systems & training, delivering audit-ready data, streamlined workflows, and embedded ESG management practices 📝 Frameworks & Standards I work with: 📌 GRI Standards 📌 BRSR (India) 📌 CDP (Climate, Water, Forests) 📌 GHG Protocol 📌 ISO 14064 (GHG Accounting & Verification) 📌 UN SDGs 📌 Voluntary Carbon Market standards (VCS) 🎓 Technical & Academic Foundation My background is strongly data-driven and field-tested, enabling me to work comfortably with complex datasets, assumptions, and methodologies: 🎓 M.Sc. Forestry – Forest Research Institute, Dehradun 🎓 B.Sc. Forestry 🎓 ISO 14064 Lead Verifier (GHG Accounting & Verification) 🎓 UGC-NET (Environmental Science) – Qualified twice 🎓 GATE (Ecology & Evolution) – AIR (All India Rank) 89 🎓 Extensive field experience in biomass estimation, carbon estimation, and forest monitoring This foundation allows me to critically assess ESG data, carbon claims, and sustainability disclosures—the same way an auditor, verifier, or regulator would. 🤝 Why Work With Me? ✔ Assurance-first mindset – I think like a verifier, not just a consultant ✔ Carbon market expertise – Deep understanding of offset quality and risk ✔ Audit-ready outputs – Defensible, transparent, and regulator-aligned ✔ Practical ESG solutions – Focused on implementation, not theory ✔ Trusted by clients – Top Rated Talent with 100% Job Success I help organizations strengthen ESG credibility, manage climate and regulatory risk, and make sustainability claims they can stand behind with confidence. I offer a free 15-minute consultation to new clients to ensure alignment before starting. Looking forward to supporting your sustainability and ESG journey. Kind regards, Deepak

  • Sustainability
  • Management Consulting
  • Climate Science
  • Report Writing
  • Project Management
Swathi G.

Bengaluru, India

$40/hr
4.9
35 jobs

I am a sustainability consultant and carbon strategist with 6+ years of experience supporting organizations on climate strategy, carbon accounting, and life cycle-based decision-making. My background is in environmental science, and my work focuses on helping companies and climate-focused teams build transparent, defensible sustainability and carbon data aligned with recognised standards and real-world use cases. -----> MY EXPERIENCE I specialize in carbon accounting and Life Cycle Assessment, supporting organizations with Scope 1 - 3 GHG inventories, product-level carbon footprints, and audit-ready climate analysis. My recent work includes developing carbon-credit and MRV frameworks (with a focus on biochar-based carbon removal projects), conducting LCAs and Product Carbon Footprints across energy, materials, and industrial systems, and supporting CBAM-related emissions analysis through emission-factor mapping and exporter-side datasets. Across projects, I focus on producing technically sound, defensible outputs that can withstand review, verification, and compliance scrutiny. -----> MY APPROACH I take a methodical and practical approach to sustainability and carbon work, starting with clarity on the purpose of the analysis and the standards it must align with. I identify data gaps early, apply conservative and defensible assumptions where needed, and document decisions clearly to ensure transparency. I work collaboratively with clients and aim to deliver outputs that are technically robust, easy to review, and suitable for audit, compliance, or strategic decision-making. -----> MY SERVICES My work typically includes carbon accounting and Scope 1–3 GHG inventories, LCA and PCF, carbon-credit and MRV framework development, CBAM-related emissions analysis, identification of environmental and CO₂ hotspots, and support for environmental product declarations, sustainability reporting. I’m comfortable working with both detailed datasets and real-world data constraints. -----> MY VALUE Clients work with me when accuracy, transparency, and methodological alignment matter. My value lies in combining technical depth with sound judgment, flagging weak assumptions early, explaining trade-offs clearly, and building sustainability and carbon outputs that can be confidently used for compliance, verification, internal strategy, or external reporting. I see my role as a long-term technical partner rather than a transactional service provider. -----> WORKING TOGETHER If you’re looking to strengthen your sustainability or carbon strategy, develop credible carbon and LCA data, support compliance initiatives such as CBAM, or evaluate climate and decarbonization projects, I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Science
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Microsoft Office
  • Python
  • R
  • Sustainable Product
  • ISO 14001
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Project Management
  • Presentations
  • Environmental Analysis Software
Vertika U.

Mumbai, India

$19/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Sustainability professional with hands-on experience supporting businesses in aligning with ESG frameworks such as CSRD, VSME, and the GHG Protocol. Skilled in ESG reporting, Scope 3 carbon accounting and sustainability data analysis using Excel and Power BI. Experienced in working with startups and SMEs to develop compliance-ready sustainability reports, conduct ESG gap analyses, and convert financial data into actionable emissions insights. Certified in CSRD, ESG Reporting, LCA, and the EU Taxonomy. Known for clear communication, problem-solving, and building strong client relationships, delivering every project with precision, clarity, and meaningful impact.

  • Sustainability
  • Environment
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Google Sheets
  • Management Consulting
  • Report
  • Data Analysis Consultation
  • Horizon Europe
  • Analytical Presentation
AKHILESH V.

Chennai, India

$15/hr
5.0
20 jobs

I am an Environmental Scientist (PhD) with multidisciplinary expertise across carbon certification, environmental evaluations, coastal & ocean ecosystem studies, sustainability reporting, and blue economy planning. I help governments, companies, impact investors, and development organisations translate complex environmental challenges into practical, profitable, and climate-resilient solutions. My work spans Australia, Norway, and Asia, covering clean energy access, water purification, mangrove restoration, aquaculture systems, reef recovery, and coastal zone development. I deliver decision-ready reports, methodologies, and environmental assessment reports. 🌍 Environmental & Sustainability Expertise Environmental evaluations & climate risk assessments Sustainability and ESG report preparation Life-cycle aligned environmental assessment 🌱 Carbon Projects (VCS, Gold Standard) Support for feasibility, validation, monitoring & verification MRV design and audit-ready documentation PDD and Monitoring Report preparation Technical review, safeguards, and investor-facing reporting 🌊 Coastal, Marine & Blue Economy Studies Mangrove, seagrass & wetland ecosystem assessments Reef restoration feasibility & cooling/upwelling studies Aquaculture–ecosystem interaction analysis Desalination plant environmental impact evaluations Marine spatial planning (MSP) & zoning support Blue economy strategy, policy alignment & ecosystem service planning 📊 Ecosystem Accounting & SEEA Framework SEEA ecosystem accounts (carbon, condition, services)

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Science
  • Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Management
  • Scientific Research
  • Scientific & Technical Services
  • Scientific Writing
  • Marine Biology
  • Climate Science
  • Risk Assessment
  • Research Proposals
  • Research Paper Writing
  • Research Protocols
  • Data Analysis
  • Environment & Green Technology
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
Pankhuri J.

Delhi, India

$50/hr
4.8
46 jobs

I PRODUCE CONTENT WITHOUT AI. As a technical writer with over eight years of experience, I am dedicated to providing top-notch documentation solutions for businesses of all sizes. I am committed to delivering clear, concise, and engaging content that meets each of my clients' unique needs. From user manuals and software documentation to technical reports, academic articles, and whitepapers, my comprehensive range of services ensures that your technical documentation is accurate, effective, and accessible. Key Skills: Technical Writing | ESG Consultant | Sustainability Consultant | ESG Reporting | CDP | EcoVadis | GRI | SASB | TCFD | Climate Change Consultant | Public Health | Policy Analysis | ESG Frameworks | Sustainability Strategy | World Bank | WHO | UN | ESG Documentation | Sustainability Reports A few key statistics: 1. Client list includes the Government of India, the Government of Bangladesh, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, and several international corporate clients 2. Experience across 36 countries in Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia 3. 13+ projects on climate change, healthcare, and sustainability with governments, hospitals, corporate clients, and financial institutions 4. 10+ scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals on quantitative & and qualitative analysis in public health and sustainability

  • Sustainability
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance
  • Management Consulting
  • Technical Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Health
  • Data Visualization
  • Research Methods
  • Climate Science
  • Due Diligence
  • ISO 9001
Poulomi C.

Patna, India

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Environment & Climate Scientist | Biodiversity & Sustainability Researcher | Climate Education Specialist | Environmental Writer & Analyst I am a climate and environmental scientist with a PhD in Environmental Sciences and 15+ years of experience across climate resilience research, meteorology, biodiversity education, sustainable agriculture, pollution analytics, environmental modeling, and science communication. My work bridges deep scientific expertise with accessible, high-quality educational and public-facing content. I currently serve as a Climate and Biodiversity Research Advisor at Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate), Cambridge, MA, remotely where I support ecosystem-restoration–focused research, climate communication, curriculum development, and program design. In addition, I have held academic and teaching positions including Assistant Professor (Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry) and STEM Educator (Biology & Geography), and Executive Co-ordination Team Member of South Asian Meteorological Association, giving me extensive experience in curriculum development, lesson design, and creating learning materials for students from middle school to graduate level. A. What I Offer - 1. Research & Analysis 2. Climate science research synthesis 3. Biodiversity, ecosystem restoration, and environmental impact analysis 4. Literature reviews, technical reports, policy briefs, and white papers 5. Climate communication materials using evidence-based frameworks B. Education & Curriculum Design 1. K–12 and higher-education climate literacy modules 2. Environmental science, geography, meteorology & sustainability curriculum 3. STEM activities, eco-friendly science projects, Olympiad-style content 4. Workshops, learning toolkits, and community education materials 5. Applied Climate & AI Expertise 6. AI-for-climate frameworks (early warning systems, adaptation strategies) 7. Integration of Indigenous Knowledge in climate adaptation 8. Extreme weather analysis, WRF modeling interpretation, heatwave assessments 9. Science Writing & Communication 10. Public-facing climate content 11. Blogs, scripts, outreach materials, teaching resources 12. Grant writing and proposal development 13. Website Building - Using Carrd, Google Sites, Wordpress 14. CRM - Bloomerang C. Professional Experience Climate & Biodiversity Research Advisor (Volunteer) Biodiversity for a Livable Climate (Bio4Climate), Cambridge MA | 2025–Present Assistant Professor – Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry RAK College of Agriculture, RVSKVV University, India | 2021 STEM Educator (Biology & Geography, Grades 6–10) Christ Church High School, India | 2024 Founder & Director Global Climate Association | 2022–Present Chair, NSDC Organizational Chapter Global Climate Association | 2023–Present Director of Education & Sustainability Planet Alba, India | 2023–Present Webmaster & Executive Coordination Team Member South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) | 2023–Present International Judge – Climate Innovation Challenge (CAVU) 2023–Present Judge – Earth & Environmental Sciences Category Massachusetts Region V Science & Engineering Fair | 2025 D. Research Areas & Scholarly Contributions My publications span topics such as: Land–atmosphere interactions Heatwaves and climate impacts on developing regions Thunderstorm and extreme weather analysis Phytoremediation & pollution remediation Climate education innovation AI + Indigenous Knowledge for hurricane resilience Sustainable agriculture and climate-smart irrigation practices Published with Elsevier, Springer, CRC Press, and multiple peer-reviewed journals. E. Why Clients Choose to Work With Me I combine scientific depth, clear communication, and education expertise, making me effective at transforming complex climate and environmental science into practical, engaging, and impactful outputs. I support NGOs, research groups, educators, and climate-focused organizations that need reliable, research-informed deliverables.

  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Science
  • Curriculum Design
  • Climate Science
  • Report Writing
  • Data Analysis
  • Science
  • Content Writing
  • Academic Writing
  • AI Data Analytics
  • AI Content Editing
  • AI Agent Development
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