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Abhinav Sharma

@abhinavsharma12

I build carbon credit, GHG accounting, and biomass projects that turn agricultural sustainability into measurable outcomes.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead climate and sustainability initiatives where I can build carbon-credit projects, decarbonization roadmaps, and scalable agricultural supply-chain solutions with measurable impact.

At ITC’s Agri Business Division, I build carbon credit business models and GHG baselines for agricultural value chains including wheat, paddy, and spices. I translate carbon-market requirements into execution-ready plans, audit-ready monitoring frameworks, and measurable emissions data.

I manage high-visibility work across ITC’s Climate-Smart Agriculture Program, including carbon credits, biomass aggregation, biochar, soil health, and FSA 3.0. I led a biomass aggregation pilot that mobilized 21,000 tonnes of paddy biomass across farmer and FPO networks.

I also led FSA 3.0 implementation across 22,000+ acres of wheat and paddy, helping ITC become the first company in India to receive an FSA 3.0 LoA with 100% Silver performance. My work has supported traceable sourcing and FPO-led procurement at scale.

Earlier, I developed a Scope-3 reduction roadmap for ITC and supported sales, market expansion, and distribution strategy at PI Industries. I bring hands-on experience across GHG Protocol, GLEC, carbon markets, life-cycle assessment, stakeholder engagement, and agricultural supply chains.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager – Sustainability & Agri

Current

ITC Limited

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Architected a carbon credit business model for ITC's Agri Business Division and led sustainability projects including FSA 3.0 certification and biomass aggregation. Managed end-to-end biomass aggregation pilot for 21,000 tonnes of paddy biomass and supported procurement of ~7 lakh MT via FPO-led models.

Carbon Credit Development GHG Accounting GHG Protocol GLEC Framework LCA MRV Biomass Supply Chain Stakeholder Engagement FSA 3.0 Sustainability Reporting Project Management

Management Trainee

PI Industries Limited

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Steered sales of 250+ SKUs across distribution channels and conducted market research driving campaigns worth 450 million INR. Developed market entry strategies and led marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility.

Sales Management Market Research Strategic Planning Brand Management Distribution B2B General Trade

Winter Intern

Fresh Produce Value Creation Services Pvt. Limited

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Facilitated transition to farm-gate sourcing by onboarding 30 suppliers, reducing delivery timelines by 33%. Conceptualized and piloted 'FarmBazaar Saathi' entrepreneurship model driving 46.4% revenue growth.

Farm Gate Procurement Supplier Onboarding entrepreneurship Customer Research Loyalty Programs

Summer Intern

ITC Limited

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Identified emission hotspots across 12 major commodities using GHG Protocol and conducted LCA-led decarbonization planning. Developed carbon-accounting dashboards and proposed a 40% Scope-3 GHG reduction roadmap by 2035.

GHG Accounting GHG Protocol Life Cycle Assessment Carbon Accounting Scope 3 Emissions Data Analysis