Abhishek Shrivastava
Indore
Summary
Carbon Market Specialist in Nature-Based Solutions Domain carrying a wide range of experience in combatting climate change by leveraging carbon markets and nature-based solutions. Expertise in voluntary carbon credit standards (VCS, GS, CCB), climate policies, and sustainability, and a deep understanding and experience of due diligence required for carbon markets, Afforestation/Reforestation, Regenerative agriculture and ecological restoration practices. Experienced Carbon Trading Specialist with a strong background in emissions trading, carbon market regulations, and sustainable finance. Proven track record of developing and executing successful carbon trading strategies to mitigate climate change and optimize environmental goals. Eager to contribute expertise and drive meaningful impact in carbon trading and environmental sustainability. I can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that reduce carbon emissions and enhance our planet's natural carbon sinks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager –Project Origination, Implementation & Management – Nature-Based Solutions
Amrut Nature Solutions Private Limited (A JV of EKI Energy Services Limited & Shell Overseas B.V.)
08.2022 - Current
- Preparation of project design documents, monitoring reports, feasibility reports, and estimation of emission reductions from forestry projects under various standards (Verra, The Gold Standard, etc.)
- Ensuring due diligence during validation and verification of assigned project activity
- Support the operations team in developing strategy and planning with specific actions pertaining to forestry and other Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Uses (AFOLU) projects
- Conduct field visits wherever required for assigned project activity
- Maintain good communication with the designated operational entities (VVBs or DOEs), project proponents, and other relevant stakeholders related to a project
- Timely updating the team about the latest changes in Verra and The Gold Standard guidelines related to forestry and other nature-based solutions
- Project Origination - Collaboration with Potential Implementation Partners and their Onboarding, assisting them in understanding the Project requirements as per the Carbon Mechanism, and Coordination between the teams to gather information for Project Technical and Financial Analysis
- Project Implementation - Preparation of Project Proposal, Implementation Plan Analysis, Reviewing the Financial Budgeting and suggesting revisions, Connecting Implementation Partners and Investors for Decision Making, Coordinating and Resolving Gaps in Contract Negotiations
- Project Management - Gathering Information by doing meetings with all related stakeholders and vendors, Preparing Reports and submitting them to Investors which helps in the Project's further Decision-making.
Senior Manager- Business Development
EKI Energy Services Limited
10.2019 - 07.2022
- Global Carbon Offsets Origination and Supply
- Carbon Credits Trading, Contract negotiations, Signing ERPA (Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreements), and Transaction of Carbon Credits from CDM, VCS, GS, and IREC Accounts
- Supply from Renewable, Nature Based Solutions, Community Based Projects
- Identification of End Buyers and Portfolio Management
- Representing in National/International Marketing Campaigns, Conferences, Meetings and Summits
- Market Intelligence - Carbon Market updates like Demand and Supply, Carbon Credits Transactions, International Policies related to the Carbon Market, CDM, GS, VCS, IREC & and other registries updates regarding Registration, Verification and Issuance of Carbon Credits
- Procurement Of Carbon Offsets - Procuring the Carbon Offsets from different geographical locations, connecting with the Project owners, Understanding the Project details and Volume availability, Price Negotiations and Signing Contracts.
Business Partner – Head Human Resources
Star India Market Research
10.2015 - 08.2019
Senior Representative – HR
Money Maker Research Private Limited
10.2014 - 08.2015
Talent Acquisition – HR
Teleperformance
04.2014 - 10.2014
Education
MBA - Information Technology Project Management
Medicaps Institute of Technology & Management
Indore02.2014
Computer Science And Programming
Central India Institute of Technology
Indore06.2010
Skills
- Business development and feasibility assessment of NBS-related opportunities
- Project Origination, Implementation and Management
- Identification of Potential Implementation Partners, Intervention’s Alignment as per methodologies requirements
- Baseline Survey and Additionality Demonstration
- Project Design Document, Monitoring Report, Emission Reduction Estimation
- Training and Capacity Building
- Stakeholders Identification & Engagement
- Investors onboarding aiming to develop High-Quality Carbon Projects
- Global Carbon Offsets Origination & Trading including IRECs
Key Experience
- VCS 3067 Sustainable Agricultural Land Management Project by Amiha Agro Private Limited India Under Validation, https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/3067
- VCS 2959 Reforestation Project in Meghalaya by Shillong Bamboo India Under Validation, https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/2959
- Sustainable Agricultural Land Management project by Om Organic Cotton Under Validation, https://registry.verra.org/app/projectDetail/VCS/2867
Certification
1. Project Management Foundations - Certified By Project Management Foundations (PMI)
Credentials - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/b0be6a298c43e890f8bb511e2a19a07c25210eb3ea8a8676577c5836b19c6cd4?trk=share_certificate&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BXMCjL%2BlDT7et5EVMbxiAcQ%3D%3D
2. Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development by UNDP
Timeline
Senior Manager –Project Origination, Implementation & Management – Nature-Based Solutions
Amrut Nature Solutions Private Limited (A JV of EKI Energy Services Limited & Shell Overseas B.V.)
08.2022 - Current
Senior Manager- Business Development
EKI Energy Services Limited
10.2019 - 07.2022
Business Partner – Head Human Resources
Star India Market Research
10.2015 - 08.2019
Senior Representative – HR
Money Maker Research Private Limited
10.2014 - 08.2015
Talent Acquisition – HR
Teleperformance
04.2014 - 10.2014
MBA - Information Technology Project Management
Medicaps Institute of Technology & Management
Computer Science And Programming
Central India Institute of Technology
1. Project Management Foundations - Certified By Project Management Foundations (PMI)
Credentials - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/certificates/b0be6a298c43e890f8bb511e2a19a07c25210eb3ea8a8676577c5836b19c6cd4?trk=share_certificate&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BXMCjL%2BlDT7et5EVMbxiAcQ%3D%3D
2. Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Development by UNDP
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