MEET OUR TEAM

A Message from the Director

At FCF India, we are driven by a singular vision – to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable future. Our journey began with a deep commitment to empower communities, safeguard ecosystems, and promote sustainable growth. Today, as we stand at the forefront of climate action and carbon market solutions, our resolve is stronger than ever. 

 We are committed to powering carbon markets to be Fair. Inclusive. Transparent. Our vision is simple – to ensure that all farmers, especially those in vulnerable communities, can access the benefits of carbon finance. By empowering them to contribute to climate action, we help improve their livelihoods while driving impactful results for the environment.  

Our approach is rooted in developing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and other innovative climate-driven projects that not only reduce emissions but also create co-benefits for communities. Our projects restore ecosystems, enhance climate resilience, and uplift local economies by reforesting degraded lands and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.  

We believe in acting as a bridge – connecting the green solutions offered by farmers with the sustainability goals of corporates. By fostering meaningful connections, we create shared value that benefits both sides, ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future. This collaborative approach not only supports corporate sustainability goals but also empowers smallholder farmers to become active participants in climate action.  

At the heart of FCF India is a passionate team dedicated to creating positive, measurable change. We believe that collective action and strategic partnerships are essential to achieving a low-carbon future. Our commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, and transparency guides every initiative we undertake, ensuring that the impact we create is both meaningful and sustainable.  

For us, sustainability is not just about environmental stewardship; it’s about ensuring equitable growth and prosperity for all. As we continue to push boundaries and explore innovative solutions, we remain committed to creating a future where development and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.  

Thank you for your interest in FCF India. We invite you to join us on this journey and be a part of the change we seek to create. 

Jasmeet Singh
Founder & Director, FCF India

Meet Our Team

Jasmeet Singh

Founder and Director
Jasmeet has over 15 years of extensive experience in carbon markets, encompassing advisory, auditing, trading, and project development. He has successfully spearheaded 200+ carbon projects across various global standards. A co-author of Carbon Credit and Climate Change Nexus, he possesses a profound understanding of the climate-finance nexus.

Abhipsa Padhiary

Project Officer (Bachat-II-Odisha, Clean Cooking)
With over nine years of experience, Abhipsa oversees carbon reduction initiatives in Kandhamal, Odisha. She specializes in project execution, stakeholder engagement, and government liaison, ensuring effective implementation of clean cooking solutions.

Aman Tiwari

Product Manager – Tech
A geospatial science expert, Aman specializes in GIS and climate-tech solutions. With experience in startups and think tanks, he has led projects on heat action plans, climate resilience, and drone analytics. At FCF India, he is working on the Climate Tech Product.

Anagha Pilangu

GIS Associate
Anagha supports data-driven decision-making by specializing in geographic information systems. With a focus on mapping and spatial analysis, she plays a pivotal role in optimizing project planning and execution.

Ankit Giri

Intern – Data Analytics
Ankit is a final-year graduation student passionate about data analytics. He specializes in data management and analysis, supporting data-driven climate solutions at FCF India.

Anshika Badoni

Junior Associate– Nature-Based Solutions (NbS)

Anshika is a forestry professional exploring the intersection of sustainable land-use and carbon markets. She contributes to NbS initiatives at FCF India.

Archit Batra

Head – New Business Initiatives

With over ten years of expertise in sustainability and carbon innovation, Archit drives strategic business expansion at FCF India. He excels in building strategic partnerships and delivering impactful climate solutions that enhance carbon portfolios and foster community resilience.

Aseem Gupta

Associate Manager – Climate Investments
Aseem specializes in financial inclusion and climate investments, supporting projects that enhance climate resilience through innovative funding models.

Ashutosh Jaiswal

Senior Accountant
Ashutosh brings seven years of expertise in financial systems, specializing in taxation, return filing, invoicing, and daily bookkeeping. Ashutosh is dedicated to optimizing accounting systems and enhancing accounts management for operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

Ashwin Kak

Growth Strategist
With 15 years in CSR, sustainability, and climate action, Ashwin specializes in supply chain decarbonization, water stewardship, and circularity. Formerly Director of Sustainability & Procurement at AB InBev India & SEA; he now drives FCF India’s collaboration and partnership efforts, expanding the organization’s influence across and beyond India.

Catalina Guillen Rozo

Head – Business Development, UK & Europe
An expert in energy and sustainability, Catalina developed Gibraltar’s Net-Zero framework, securing a £50 million renewable grant, and was a finalist in the Utilities Businesswoman. At FCF India, she oversees business development, specializing in UK and European ESG initiatives.

Harish Reddy

Head – Investments
Harish is a carbon investment professional with more than 14 years of experience across investment banking, impact consulting, and fund management. He is involved extensively in the creation of project budgets, raising carbon investments, and managing stakeholders.

Manish Mahto

Intern – Accounts
Manish is a finance professional specializing in budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting, supporting accounting operations at FCF India.

Manoj Kumar Nayak

Administration Officer – Bachat-II-Odisha, Clean Cooking
With 12 years across administration, project coordination, and community development, Manoj specializes in project coordination, community mobilization, and financial inclusion.

Nancy Sodhi

Junior Associate – Nature-Based Solutions
With a strong academic background in Forestry and Environmental Studies, and experience in carbon finance (REDD), forest mensuration, and Environmental Sciences, Nancy contributes to the development of NbS projects at the organization.

Neha Shukla

Senior Manager – Communications
Neha is a strategic communications specialist with 5+ years of experience in sustainability communications. Previously with WWF India, she specializes in strategic campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and digital marketing. At FCF India, she leads marketing and communications to enhance digital outreach, advocacy, and partnerships.

Nishant Ganvir

Manager
In just over two years in the carbon markets, Nishant has made a significant impact in climate solutions. He brings a fresh perspective and extensive knowledge to FCF India, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions that apply sustainable practices to drive meaningful, science-based environmental change.

Pragya Pratim Sutradhar

Assistant Manager
Pragya specializes in agricultural science and sustainability, focusing on carbon footprinting and NbS project development.

Revant Raj

Partnership Manager – Climate and Environment
With nine years in agriculture and horticulture, Revant focuses on implementing sustainable practices that enhance productivity while building resilience against climate change impacts.

Rohit Garg

Director – Sustainable Technologies
With 12+ years of expertise in developing climate change mitigation projects across LDCs and developing countries, Rohit leads Sustainable Technologies at FCF India. Previously, the South Asia and Middle East Director for SouthPole, he brings extensive experience working with organizations like the World Bank, UNDP, UNFCCC, Gold Standard, MoUD, MoEFCC, and GIZ.

Rohit Kumar

Head – Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) & GIS
Rohit is a remote sensing and geoinformatics expert with over a decade of experience in carbon forestry, agroforestry, biodiversity, and conservation. He specializes in earth observation datasets for ARR, REDD+, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem monitoring. At FCF India, he leads NbS and GIS initiatives, advancing data-driven climate solutions and sustainable land-use strategies.

Sachin Rohilla

Assistant Manager – Nature-Based Solutions
Sachin is a forestry professional with extensive field experience in NbS carbon projects. Over the past two years, he has specialized in carbon sequestration, biodiversity assessment, and carbon project development, focusing on creating impactful solutions that enhance ecosystem health while supporting community resilience.

Samuel Amanuelworque

Consultant – East Africa
Samuel brings 14 years of experience in climate program management, specializing in designing, managing, and evaluating climate and private sector development programs across Africa.

Sarah Tantray

Lead – Strategic Partnerships
Sarah drives strategic collaborations in climate-tech and carbon markets, linking smallholder farmers with corporate clients to scale carbon credit generation and nature-based solutions. Previously, she co-founded WWI, leading circular economy initiatives, including Reverse Vending Machines for plastic recycling.

Saroj Kumar Sahoo

Assistant Manager – Climate & Environment
With 13 years in project management, Saroj specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation, knowledge management, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring effective implementation of sustainability projects.

Shaika Rakshi

Associate Director – Nature-Based Solutions
With over two decades of experience in interdisciplinary approaches to development and climate change, Shaika leads Nature-based Solutions at FCF India. She specializes in natural resource management, ecosystem services, agroecology, and sustainable agriculture. Shaika supports the team in enhancing technical, social, and ecological knowledge on Carbon Projects while contributing to strategic growth and development at FCF India.

Shreya Garg

Senior Advisor
With over 12 years of carbon auditing experience, Shreya Garg is a seasoned leader in climate solutions. Formerly VP of Operations at Earthood, she now advises FCF India, applying her expertise in sustainable project development, compliance, and risk assessment to advance impactful, science-driven Nature-Based Solutions.

Shushant Vasisth

Manager – Climate & Environment
Shushant is a seasoned environmental professional at FCF India, driving Non-NbS project implementation and business development. With 9+ years of experience, he specializes in project design, implementation, and carbon credit development.

Sourav Mohanty

Manager – NbS Finance
Sourav holds 12+ years of expertise in finance, project management, and donor engagement, strengthening climate finance strategies and operational efficiency.

Tapas Kumar Parida

Project Officer (Bachat-II-Odisha, Clean Cooking)
With 10+ years in clean energy and community development, Tapas focuses on sustainable community initiatives, women’s empowerment, capacity building, and advancing clean energy solutions for lasting social and environmental impact.

Umesh Das

Project Coordinator
With seven years in sustainability, Umesh ensures effective project planning, execution, and monitoring, delivering impactful outcomes for climate and environmental initiatives.