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Ishaan Chahal

Hisar

Summary

A proactive, detail focused & diligent professional with over 4 years of diverse work experience in project management, development of sustainability standards, third party monitoring & evaluation, ecological & biodiversity assessment, research & concept stakeholder engagement with knowledge of ESG Reporting & Frameworks such as GRI & TCFD. Interested to work in the field of Sustainability, Resource Efficiency, ESG, Climate Change & Strategy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Analyst, Sustainable1

S&P Global
05.2023 - Current
  • Conducted comprehensive ESG data research and applied it using in house software's tools like Trucost and S&P Capital IQ.
  • Collection, Standardization and validation of data from various documents (AR, Integrated Reports, CDP, CSR, Company website etc.) using understanding of ESG concepts, ESG research methodologies and trends.
  • Familiarity with Sustainability frameworks and ESG ratings (GRI, CSRD,TCFD, DJSI, CDP).
  • Performed and reviewed quality checks (as a QC)of complete ESG assessments carried out by DE analyst.


Program Officer

GICIA India Pvt Limited
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Prepared & submitted 5 national & international technical & financial proposals for GICIA India.
  • Managed & audited for sustainable tourism certification services under the Global Sustainable Tourism Scheme in line with SDGs, & water management certification services under Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standards in India.
  • Developed & managed relevant records & documents related to certification manuals, checklists, risk assess & mitigation report, auditor checklists & reports.
  • A. Project Title: Monitoring & Evaluation of CAMPA ACTIVITIES of 2017-18 & 2018-19 Under Assam Forest Department


  • Prepared the training manuals, field visit manuals, hands-on training of GPS & liaised as a facilitator between head office, field teams & forest department.
  • Developed key performance indicators (KPIs) & score-card matrix for each type of activity for 56 forest divisions in consultation with State CAMPA authority.
  • Selected the sample sites (14 divisions), conducted field visits for assessment based on KPIs, and collated the data during field visits in Assam.
  • Carried out secondary research & assessment of CAMPA activities done by Assam Forest Department & prepared the final report.

B Project Title: To prepare a participatory integrated landscape-based strategy & plan in Secure Himalaya Project of UNDP in selected districts of Sikkim


  • Assessed the historic trends, strengths & weaknesses, and community perception through secondary research, expert consultations & primary data collection.
  • Flagged key issues in the region with recommended action plan, highlighting responsible stakeholders & capacity building initiatives.
  • Reported a landscape-level strategy plan with inputs from stakeholder workshops & line departments.

Project Intern

GICIA India Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Reviewed existing plans & schemes in the region to identify & substantiate the gaps in the current strategies.
  • Identified & mapped the relevant stakeholders, line departments, agencies & categorized them as per power interest matrix.
  • Validated the secondary research & prepared the final project report.
  • Project Description: Trends & gap analysis of policy & legal framework & its implementation for Conservation of Biodiversity in Khangchendzonga Upper Teesta landscape with special emphasis on snow leopard.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Intern

TERI
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Reviewed & assessed existing strategies, reports & historical trends of food consumption.
  • Analyzed the dynamics of current food consumption pattern in rural & urban Hisar.
  • Validated the research findings with primary data & survey questionnaires in line with SDGs 2, 3, 5, and 12.
  • Project Description: To report the study food consumption pattern of local residents in Hisar, Haryana.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:

Project Intern

Hansraj College, Delhi University
04.2015 - 10.2016
  • Conducted field surveys, and identified the tree species in North campus.
  • Measured of the key tree identifiers including girth, leaf pattern, identifying features & GPS coordinates.
  • Prepared the app template & associated literature review of the economic benefits of the plants.
  • Project Description: Development of a mobile-based application ‘Tree Locator’ for real time localization of flora at North campus, Delhi University in a UGC funded project.
  • Roles & Responsibilities:

Education

Master’s degree - Environment Studies & Resource Management

TERI School of Advanced Studies
05-2019

Bachelor’s degree - Botany

Hansraj College, DU
01.2017

Higher Senior Secondary - Stream: Medical

Holy Angel School
01.2014

Skills

  • ‘Introduction to ESG’ from CFI (Corporate Finance Institute)
  • ‘Supply Chain Principles’ conducted by Georgia Institute of Technology on Coursera
  • Global Certification Programme by UNFCCC & International Centre of Culture & Education
  • ‘Gender in Climate Smart Agriculture Projects’ by World Bank
  • Geoinformatics workshop on “SURFING ON CLOUDS” conducted by Google Earth Engine & TERI SAS
  • Software Tools: QGIS, Open LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), MS Office Suite

Certification

Hoibdi

Trainings

  • Awareness Training on ISO 19011:2018 Audit Management System.
  • Awareness Training on ISO 17065 at GICIA India organized by Global Sustainable Tourism Council.
  • Completed Online Training on ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management Systems.

Declaration

I hereby declare that all the aforementioned information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Leadership Experiences & Achievements

  • Scored 87 percentiles in XAT 2023
  • Scored 84 percentiles in IIFT 2022.
  • Qualified UGC NET 2021 in Environment Sciences subject.
  • Sponsorship Team Head, Confluence 16 – Managed a team of 200+ volunteers to raise funds of 19 lacs for the Annual Cultural Fest.
  • Vice President, Converge 17, Hansraj College – Organized & managed the annual youth conclave of the HRC Students Union.
  • Organizer, Environmental Carnival – Organized a skit “Badalti -Tasveer” for environmental awareness & managed the event in collaboration with RWA Society & TERI SAS.
  • Student Organizer, Climate Jamboree, TERI SAS & Dalmia Cements – Awarded Best Entry Theatre in ‘Art from the Heart’ in Thyagraj stadium on community integration.

Languages

English
Hindi

Timeline

Data Analyst, Sustainable1

S&P Global
05.2023 - Current

Program Officer

GICIA India Pvt Limited
06.2019 - 02.2021

Project Intern

GICIA India Pvt Limited
01.2019 - 06.2019

Project Intern

TERI
07.2018 - 09.2018

Project Intern

Hansraj College, Delhi University
04.2015 - 10.2016

Bachelor’s degree - Botany

Hansraj College, DU

Master’s degree - Environment Studies & Resource Management

TERI School of Advanced Studies

Higher Senior Secondary - Stream: Medical

Holy Angel School
Ishaan Chahal