Vikas Goswami

About Vikas Goswami

I am passionate about CSR and programs and the use of technology to create green jobs. In every position I have held, I have made a concentrated effort to use technology to create social, economic, and environmental impact. I have over 10 years of experience in renewable energy, especially solar energy, and creating entrepreneurial options for solar energy adoption. I am an experienced presenter, negotiator, and operational manager. I can oversee tight budgeting and strict regulatory compliance while introducing corporate social responsibility programs and helping rural and urban livelihoods.Policy Advocacy Endeavours Advisory committee member of Australian Council for International Agricultural Research funded SDIP program in India, Nepal, and BangladeshMember of the drafting committee of National Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct (NGBRC) declared in March 2019 Member of the drafting committee for reporting framework as mandated by Securities Exchange Board of India, released in August 2020, of the drafting committee with the ministry of corporate affairs to design the new business reporting framework. Declared in August 2020.Planning Commission of India – Member of Business Responsibility Task Force, 2011Ministry of Corporate Affairs – Member of a team that created the reporting format for Business Responsibility Reporting adopted by SEBI.Indian Government – Member of Disclosure Framework Committee that designed an e-form under MCA 21 for inclusive and sustainable growth for the countryMinistry of Corporate Affairs – Member of 12-person team responsible for drafting the framework for sustainable business practices in India, 2009 to 2010Ministry of Corporate Affairs – Member of an 18-member committee, contracted to revise the sustainability guidelines.

Experience

1. Head of Consulting

   Boundless Environment Resource Solutions Pvt. Ltd

   Jul 2019 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Consulting on CSR and Sustainability with the MSME sector in India. I use my multi-faceted experience in this sector to create operational solutions for MSME industries. Industries need to articulate and understand the value proposition of CSR and sustainability solutions. Currently consulting with the UNDP, Australian Center for International Agricultural Research, UNDP, The Sustainable Trade Initiative, SugarBox, Facebook, iDreamCareers, and Linde Gases. I ensure that I embed technology as an aide to achieve targets in the present Pandemic.Provide strategic advice/support and lead policy advocacy efforts for solar energy.

Education

• Delhi University

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Anthropology

  1989 — 1993

• Harvard University

  Professional Level Graduate Sustainability Certificate, Sustainability Studies

  2015 — 2017

• University of Wales, Swansea

  Master's Degree, Economics

  1999 — 2000

• Holy Child School

  High School

  1969 — 1984

• Delhi University

  Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology

  1984 — 1987

• Delhi University

  Master's Degree, Anthropology

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Public Policy
• Management Consulting
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Employee Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Process Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Proposal Writing
• Planning
• Cloud Computing
• Community Development
• International Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Project Planning
• Policy
• Bpo
• Team Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Vendor Management
• Project Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Team Management