Tanvi Bongale

• Develop and deliver training materials enhancing stakeholders' proficiency in GHG accounting and reporting processes.
• Act as validation and verification body of carbon credit projects as when required

• Provide expert input and feedback on Centigrade's digitized methodologies, including Gold Standard's TPDDTEC, and other cookstove methodologies within a digitized data framework.
• Ensure methodological accuracy, alignment with international carbon credit standards, and usability in practical applications for project developers and stakeholders.

• Project Validation & Certification: Completed validation, verification, and certification for over500 projects worldwide across sectors such as renewables, energy efficiency, cookstoves, and waste management
• Ensured compliance with rigorous Gold Standard Foundation requirements, facilitating the issuance of carbon credits
• Lead Verifier Role: Served as Lead Verifier for Gold Standard Microscale projects, including cookstoves and safe water supply initiatives
• Conducted detailed verification processes to meet stringent Gold Standard criteria and deliver measurable environmental and social benefits

• Technical Document Enhancement and Registry Functionality Optimization: Offered expert advisory services for the Carbon Registry-India Project, playing a pivotal role in revising and enhancing technical documents
• This involved a comprehensive review and refinement of documentation to align with industry best practices and regulatory standards

• Air Pollution Indicator Development: Conducted data analysis and evaluation, deriving a formula for an air pollution indicator for the allocation of grant aid
• This work was crucial to the15th Finance Commission project for the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
• High-Level Consultation Support: Provided input and support during high-level consultation meetings with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), contributing to informed decision-making processes
• Innovative Project Development: Developed groundbreaking climate-resilient concepts for NAFCC projects, specifically focusing on Medicinal Plants and the Indian Spice Sector
• These concepts are aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within these sectors
• Proposal Development for Environmental Initiatives: Generated and presented compelling proposals for GHG Accounting and Air Pollution Management projects
• The proposals encompassed comprehensive strategies for effective environmental impact mitigation
• Climate Finance Training Facilitation: Played a key role in facilitating and conducting training sessions on Climate Finance as part of a sectoral training program on climate change in development planning
• This initiative contributed to building capacity and knowledge within the team
• Forestry Analysis and National Roadmap: Supported the team in analyzing trends in forestry to develop a national roadmap for achieving NDC Goal5, ensuring alignment with climate resilience objectives
• SDGs and NDC Linkages Mapping: Conducted a comprehensive mapping exercise to identify linkages between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and NDC targets, highlighting areas of synergy and potential collaboration

• Strategic Development of Clean Air Action Plan: Comprehensive Framework Analysis: Conducted in-depth framework analysis to identify key challenges and opportunities related to air quality in three cities in Maharashtra
• This involved a thorough examination of existing policies, regulations, and environmental factors
• Detailed Design and Planning: Led the Clean Air Action Plan's detailed design and planning phase, collaborating closely with stakeholders and environmental experts
• This phase encompassed the formulation of targeted strategies and initiatives tailored to address specific air quality issues within each city

• Training & Capacity Building: Conducted comprehensive training programs on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard (Scope 1&2) and Scope 3 Value Chain Standard, building capacity across multi-functional teams
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Contributed as a key member of the R&D team under the India Greenhouse Gas Program (IGHGP), advancing capacity-building initiatives, tool development, and GHG emissions management for Indian corporates
• GHG Inventory Development: Spearheaded the participation of a heavy engineering organization in the IGHGP, leading the development of their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventory
• Technical Expertise: Provided technical guidance in creating GHG accounting tools, with a focus on applications in the building sector
• Client Advisory: Advised diverse clients on GHG inventory creation and management, ensuring accurate, compliant, and transparent reporting frameworks
• Air Quality Program Leadership: Directed an Air Quality Program, establishing a robust database to monitor compliance trends and regulatory landscapes
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with civil society, industry stakeholders, and government bodies to design and implement an Air Quality Management Plan
• Research & Reporting: Authored four technical reports addressing key air quality issues and policy recommendations, contributing to improved environmental and regulatory standards
• Industry Engagement: Organized and facilitated CEO roundtable meetings to promote collaborative efforts in addressing air quality challenges
• Public Speaking & Representation: Represented the organization as a speaker in panel discussions, air pollution conferences, and expert forums
• Academic Contributions: Delivered guest lectures on GHG accounting and inventory development at Aurangabad and Pune University, mentoring the next generation of environmental professionals.

• Technical Guidance & Strategic Support: Advised clients on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol implementation and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies, ensuring alignment with sustainable practices and corporate objectives
• Carbon Sequestration Leadership: Independently led the design, development, field surveys, budgeting, and implementation of Carbon Sequestration Accounting and Reporting for Greenbelt projects at six Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd
• Locations, achieving significant environmental impacts

• Carbon Credit Issuance: Directed technical and operational processes to successfully issue 1 million carbon credits, underscoring a commitment to achieving measurable environmental outcomes
• CDM Project Registration: Successfully registered a Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) wastewater project in Thailand (Ref: 9394), demonstrating expertise in project management and compliance with international regulatory frameworks
• Verification Expertise: Independently completed verification cycles for wind, hydro, and wastewater projects under the CDM and Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) in India, ensuring full adherence to global standards
• Gold Standard PoAs: Supported and documented processes for the Gold Standard Program of Activities (PoAs) in energy efficiency (cookstoves) across Africa, collaborating with the Gold Standard team to achieve project registration
• Industry Research & Analysis: Conducted comprehensive research on UNFCCC developments, Executive Board (EB) reporting, and related resources to maintain cutting-edge industry knowledge and compliance strategies
• Carbon Footprinting: Prepared detailed carbon footprint reports aligned with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, demonstrating expertise in quantifying and reporting emissions
• Technical Assessments & Due Diligence: Performed in-depth due diligence, technical assessments, and commercial evaluations for wastewater management projects across Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and South America, facilitating informed and strategic decision-making.