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ABOUT ME
I’m Divya Sankar, an independent sustainability consultant with over eight years of experience helping organizations turn environmental challenges into opportunities for growth and resilience.
My journey spans across sustainability strategy, waste management, circular packaging, and environmental data analytics, where I’ve had the privilege to work with FMCG brands, purpose-led organizations, and community-driven initiatives. ​​
Each project has strengthened my belief that sustainability is not merely a compliance exercise, but a catalyst for innovation, operational efficiency, and enduring value creation. I am actively exploring emerging domains such as nature-based solutions, circular economy principles, and technology-enabled approaches to help organizations embed sustainability into their core operations, enhance resilience, and drive measurable long-term impact.
What drives me: A commitment to creating practical, scalable, and people-centric sustainability solutions that align with business goals while addressing our planet’s most pressing challenges.
Core Skills and Expertise
Advisory & Strategy​
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Sustainability Strategy & Consulting
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Development of Sustainability Products & Methodologies
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Regulatory Compliance & Due Diligence
Research & Analytics
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Environmental Research & Insights
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Data Analysis, Visualization & Reporting
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Market & Industry Research
Management & Communication
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Stakeholder Engagement & Account Management
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Product & Project Management
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Technical Writing & Documentation
Experience
Corporate Sustainability Associate
rePurpose Global (Remote)
Project Manager, Source Level Waste Management
Green Village (Trivandrum, India)
Operations Assistant
Centre for Gerontological Studies (Trivandrum, India)
Junior Research Fellow
College of Engineering (Trivandrum, India)
GIS Technician
Kerala State Remote Sensing and Environment Centre (Trivandrum, India)
Qualifications
Masters in Environmental Management
University of New South Wales, Australia
PG Diploma in Geo-Information Science and Technology
University of Kerala, India
Masters of Science in Environmental Science
All Saints' College,
University of Kerala, India
Bachelor of Science in Botany
Mar Ivanios College,
University of Kerala, India
Certifications
Certified Professional in Life Cycle Assessment
Confederation of India Industries
ISO 14064-1:2006 - Carbon Footprint Verification
The British Standard Institute (BSI)
GRI Certified Training - Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update
The British Standard Institute (BSI)
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Coursera
ISO 14001; 2004 - Lead Environmental Auditor Course (UK)
The British Standard Institute (BSI)
Publications
Sheela.A.M, Letha.J, Swarnalatha.K, Baiju.K.V., Divya Sankar.,“Urgency for sustainable development in coastal urban areas with reference to weather pattern, land use and water quality”, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment,186, 3221-3237 (2014), DOI:10.1007/S10661-013-3612-6
Sreejith P.S, Divya Sankar, Praseeja R.J and Asha V.V.,“Effect of salt stress on seed germination and seedling growth of green gram”.The Journal of Plant Pathology. Photon, 114, 156-164 (2014)