Sustainability Consultant
Sustainability is colorful. It’s nature. It’s people of all colors. It’s a mixture of ecological harmony, social justice, and economic resilience. It’s where perspectives meet. Together, we can embrace the full spectrum of life’s beauty, recognizing that true progress is not just measured in economic terms but in the flourishing of all living beings and the preservation of our planet for generations to come.
Services
Creating a sustainable and colorful future with you
Grant research
Grant proposal writing
Grant application review
Grant management assistance
Sustainability programs
Sustainability strategy
Sustainability proposals
ESG Reports
Course design
Creating learning materials
Delivering workshops
Facilitation training
Speaking engagements
Know me better
in numbers
10
years of experience in the sustainability sector
5
years of experience in creating winning proposals
5
countries that benefitted from my services
100%
satisfied clients
My journey
By securing my first consulting job straight out of college in 2014, I immediately began delivering value to my clients.
Simultaneously, while pursuing knowledge and honing my skills through my full-time employment, I played a key role in contributing to a chapter in United Nations Environment Programme’s Global Waste Management Outlook report. Leading IKEA’s sustainability efforts in New Jersey, I leveraged my expertise to create tangible positive impacts on the environment while aligning business goals with ecological and social responsibility. I actively transfer the knowledge acquired and developed skills to my consulting practice.
Somewhere between my move from the US to Canada, I authored a comprehensive research paper titled “Sustainable consumption and lifestyles” published in the AIMS Journal of Research, by doing extensive research and analyzing complex issues.
During the challenging times of COVID-19, I created a language-based platform to connect environmental professionals and services, catering specifically to the Marathi-speaking community.
When I’m not working, I’m hiking, taking long walks, dancing, or spending quality time with the love of my life and my friends. Other times, I work as a Board of Director for BIPOC Sustainability Collective and mentor students and professionals.
I’m passionate about helping organizations further their sustainability work. It takes a village. I look forward to hearing from you – about your unique challenges. No matter if it is a quick-fix or a long-term project. It’s a journey we will take together until we reach our goals.
P.S. I’m an artist at heart.🎨
“Provided us confidence”
“Anuja provided key connections to help us evaluate a key market expansion initiative for our impact platform. Her expertise in crafting proposals provided us the confidence to reach larger clients and new opportunities.”
Raaj Chatterjee, Founder Meaningful Work, Canada
“Professional and creative”
“We engaged Anuja to help us understand how to use LinkedIn for our work. Since we found her so professional and creative to work with, we then sought her help on Twitter. We enjoyed working with Anuja as she is amiable, very collaborative and seeks to provide her clients value that they are not able to access directly. She is timely and is conscientious on reporting and providing timely feedback. We wish Anuja all the best and will use her services again.”
Poonam Bir Kasturi, Founder Designer - Daily Dump, India
“Her skills are top-notch”
“Even though we had to terminate this contract due to unforeseen circumstances, we are working very well on another project that is quite detailed and public-facing with high-level association leaders. I feel fortunate to have come across Anuja. Her skills are top-notch.”
Lisa Julian Keniry, Principal and Founder, Green Teach for Opportunity Project, Education for Sustainable Development International (ESDI Group)
Musings and updates
Creative writing and latest developments
- Sustainability in full colorSustainability is not just a monochrome concept. It requires us to embrace diversity in all its forms, including biodiversity, cultural diversity, and socio-economic diversity. In all colors. In all shapes. By studying and emulating the principles of natural systems, weContinue reading “Sustainability in full color”
- Build a garden and the butterflies will come“If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they’ll fly away, If you spend your time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come to you. And if they don’t come, you still have your garden.”
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