ANKIT KUMAR

I worked as a Sustainability Intern at Aseries Envirotek India Pvt. Ltd., where I contributed to a live project for GAIL (India) Limited. My primary responsibility was supporting the development of the company’s Sustainability Report, aligning with leading frameworks such as BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting) and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative).

During the internship, I gained hands-on experience in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, working extensively with data tools like Microsoft Excel and XBRL for data collection, analysis, and presentation. This role enhanced my understanding of corporate sustainability practices, ESG compliance, and non-financial reporting standards.

• Conducted research on sustainable practices to support project development and implementation
• Assisted in reducing the company''s carbon footprint by implementing energy-saving initiatives and waste reduction strategies.

Data Modeler
CSISA (Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia)

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine data models aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Designed and optimized data frameworks to support strategic decision-making for programs impacting over 8 million farmers across South Asia, particularly in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
• Contributed to initiatives focused on enhancing crop yield, resource efficiency, and livelihood resilience through data-driven insights.
• Supported data analysis, model validation, and reporting processes to inform field interventions and policy recommendations.
• Leveraged agricultural datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights that drive large-scale benefits for farming communities (Using Excel).

• Gained hands-on agricultural field experience by working directly with rural farming communities, understanding grassroots challenges and traditional farming practices.
• Acquired industrial exposure through on-site engagement at a commercial dairy farm, observing large-scale milk production, livestock management, and supply chain logistics.
• Participated in post-harvest processing operations, including storage, packaging, and distribution workflows, gaining insight into the agri-value chain and quality assurance processes.
• Developed a practical understanding of rural agribusiness ecosystems and their connection to industrial-scale food systems.
• Strengthened problem-solving and observational skills through active involvement in field and industrial environments.