Shubhankar (Shub) Agarwal

Operations Associate

South Delhi, Delhi, India5 yrs 2 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in bridging economic development and sustainability.
  • Proven track record in advising Fortune 500 companies.
  • Strong background in climate action policy and ESG strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in ESG and economic policy.

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Skills

Core Skills

Environmental, Social, And Governance (esg)Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (csrd)Economic Research

Other Skills

Team CoordinationQualitative ResearchMicrosoft ExcelExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Business DevelopmentGreenhouse Gas (GHG) ProtocolProject PlanningEmerging TechnologiesSustainabilityCorporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)Client ServicesInternational Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)Public SpeakingCritical ThinkingSelf-confidence

About

Shubhankar Agarwal is a global affairs professional with 4+ years of experience in ESG, economic and trade policy, and economic development; and has worked across the US, EU, EMEA, and Indo-Pacific regions. He currently serves as the Assistant Manager, Economic Development at Adam Smith International, and has held impactful roles as a Sustainability Consultant at DGA Albright Stonebridge Group and Economic Policy Fellow at the Wilson Center, contributing to strategies in climate action policy, energy, economic development, and Indo-Pacific trade security. A graduate of American University’s Master’s program in Global Governance, Politics, and Security, he is adept at hosting diplomatic events, delivering actionable insights, and bridging policy, sustainability, and economic growth. Passionate about driving social impact and innovation, Shubhankar positions himself as a valuable asset in shaping equitable, sustainable, and globally inclusive solutions.

Experience

Adam smith international

Assistant Manager - Climate Change & Economic Development

Dec 2025Present · 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · Hybrid

Attero

Sustainability Practice

Sep 2025Dec 2025 · 3 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

Microsoft Excel

Albright stonebridge group

Corporate Sustainability Practice

Jan 2025Jun 2025 · 5 mos · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Hybrid

  • 1. Supported internal executives through memo writing and client debriefs on sustainability initiatives, methodologies, and outcomes, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry benchmarks.
  • 2. Advised Fortune 500 clients and firm partners on ESG strategies, MDB partnerships, and green transition initiatives, particularly in forest restoration, agroforestry, rice methane reduction, and ISSB and GRI-aligned sustainability efforts for a leading e-commerce company, specifically in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
  • 3. Supported the South Asia Practice by compiling daily news updates, drafting country risk assessments for a client, and writing memos on AI developments in India, using targeted research and analysis to deliver timely, actionable insights.
  • 4. Researched new EU ESG policies, including CSRD, SASB, CSDDD, and Omnibus, by analyzing regulatory frameworks and industry reports to develop a comprehensive compliance map, enabling clients to align their sustainability and emissions reporting with evolving standards.
  • 5. Monitored U.S. Senate proceedings and recent developments on 45X credit and other IRA tax credits by analyzing legislative updates and policy reports, providing clients with timely insights on the energy and critical minerals sector for the EV and automotive industry to support strategic decision-making.
  • 6. Researched and interviewed stakeholders from MDBs and DFIs to assess their involvement in carbon credit initiatives; identified opportunities for collaboration between MDBs and private sector partners in voluntary and compliance markets for Nature-based Solutions, informing strategic recommendations for the client.
  • 7. Conducted stakeholder mapping and researched EPR strategies for Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, and South Africa to inform plastics treaty negotiations and INC participation.
Team CoordinationCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Business DevelopmentGreenhouse Gas (GHG) ProtocolProject Planning+8

Pacific forum

Fellow - Young Leaders Program

Dec 2024Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States · Remote

Team CoordinationQualitative ResearchEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The wilson center

US-Korea Fellow (Economic Policy)

Jun 2024Mar 2025 · 9 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site

Public SpeakingTeam CoordinationProject PlanningEmerging TechnologiesSustainabilityQualitative Research+3

Princeton university

Visiting Editor

Feb 2024Apr 2024 · 2 mos · New Jersey, United States · Hybrid

  • 1. Visiting editor for the 35th edition of Journal of Public and International Affairs.
  • 2. Selected a total of 9 submissions for the journal out of 110 submissions.
  • 3. Edited the article, “Seeking Safer Shells: An Analysis of Interpretations, Justifications, and Rationales Behind Decisions on North Korean Defectors’ Right to Asylum.”
Public SpeakingCopy EditingProofreadingEditingWritingJournalism+3

Journal of international service

2 roles

Senior Editor

Promoted

Sep 2023May 2024 · 8 mos

  • 1. Supported the Journal by evaluating submissions to ensure the quality of published articles.
  • 2. Reviewed and critiqued submissions via the peer review process under the supervision of the board.
  • 3. Provided comments to the authors to refine their submission for publication.
Public SpeakingTeam CoordinationQualitative ResearchCritical ThinkingSelf-confidence

Editor

Sep 2022Aug 2023 · 11 mos

Public SpeakingTeam CoordinationQualitative ResearchCritical ThinkingSelf-confidence

East-west center in washington

Young Professional

Sep 2023Dec 2023 · 3 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area · Hybrid

  • 1. Authored trade analysis and analyzed the economic and energy policies of India, China, and the United States.
  • 2. Assisted with the Governor’s Staff Program and facilitated economic and cultural exchange among the United States, Republic of Korea, and Japan.
  • 3. Assisted with seminars and webinars at the East-West Center.
  • 4. Ad-Hoc editor for the Asia-Pacific Bulletin.
  • 5. Produced political and economic memos, due diligence briefings, and market analysis spanning trade partnerships in the Indo-
  • Pacific.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Copy EditingCopywritingPolicy AnalysisLegal ResearchQualitative Research+3

The james beard foundation

Capstone Practicum

Aug 2023Dec 2023 · 4 mos · Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site

  • Public Diplomacy, Consulting, Food Security, The US State Department, Embassies, Bilateral and Multilateral Partnerships.
Public SpeakingWeb Content WritingTeam CoordinationCopywritingReport WritingData Visualization+12

American university

Programs Assistant for Events (Professional Studies)

Nov 2022Oct 2023 · 11 mos · Washington, District of Columbia, United States · On-site

  • Office of Graduate and Professional Studies
  • 1. Assisted with the management of student services for current and prospective graduate students.
  • 2. Assisted with the front desk operations at the Dean’s suite.
  • 3. Spearheaded academic and networking events for graduate and doctoral candidates.
  • 4. Edited and proofread the theses for doctoral candidates.
  • 5. Collaborated with the HR department and helped with the I-9 verification for the new graduate student hires.
Public SpeakingForeign PolicyCopy EditingTeam CoordinationTeamworkCommunication+11

Aadox

3 roles

Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Jun 2022Jul 2022 · 1 mo

  • 1.Researched and wrote about various fields and generated articles for companies to increase website traffic all over the world.
  • 2.Especially worked for the start-ups in Singapore, China, South Korea and Thailand.
  • 3.Employed SEO strategies to increase traffic on websites of the company.
  • 4.Employed keyword optimization in writing articles.
Public SpeakingForeign PolicyExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Policy AnalysisReport WritingResearch+3

Content Specialist

Dec 2021Jun 2022 · 6 mos

  • Wrote SEO based articles, edited and proofread content contributions from staff to ensure quality, readability and brand consistent tonality.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Web Content WritingTechnical WritingResearchSEO CopywritingMarket Research+3

Content Writer

Apr 2021Dec 2021 · 8 mos

  • Generated regular, SEO-based content and wrote keyword optimized articles and blogs. Edited and proofread content contributions from staff to ensure quality, readability and brand consistent tonality.
EditingJournalismQualitative ResearchSelf-confidence

International institute of sdg's and public policy research

Research Intern

Jun 2022Aug 2022 · 2 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

  • Worked on the following policies and International issues:
  • 1. China's intervention in Horn of Africa.
  • 2. China's Belt and Road initiative in South Asia.
  • 3. Economic Crisis in Sri Lanka.
  • 4. Chile's stance on Global Constitutionalism.
  • 5. U.S's search for new role in West Asia.
  • 6. China imposing sanctions on Taiwan.
  • 7. Sri Lanka's Rocky road to recovery.
Public SpeakingCustomer ServiceEvent MarketingEvent PlanningStatisticsHosting Events+7

La politique, department of political science

2 roles

Associate Editor (Annual Academic Journal)

Mar 2022Apr 2022 · 1 mo

  • English Sub Editor for the annual magazine Awaaz.
Foreign PolicyPolitical StrategyPolitical EconomyPublic PolicyPolicy AnalysisEditing+9

Content Writer

Sep 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Wrote content for the department magazines, website and reporting in the events of the department.
EditingJournalismQualitative Research

The brief bulletin

Editorial Intern

Mar 2022May 2022 · 2 mos · India

  • 1.Worked on everyday International News pieces, Indian Polity, Law, Economics and Off-Beat News.
  • 2. 96 News pieces got published on the organization's website.
  • 3. Article titled "Gender Vulnerability and The Russia-Ukraine Crisis" got published under the International Affairs section of the website.
EditingJournalismQualitative Research

Kresko lab

Research Intern

May 2021Jul 2021 · 2 mos · India

  • Researched and generated regular, SEO-based content and wrote keyword optimized articles and blogs on Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Development.
EditingJournalismQualitative Research

Niti aayog

Policy Intern

Feb 2021Apr 2021 · 2 mos · Delhi, India

  • 1. Spearheaded the adaptation of International Sustainable Development Policies into effective local initiatives in the slums of Trilokpuri Region, New Delhi.
  • 2. The work enhanced community resilience, sustainable growth, and a 10% improvement in local environmental indicators.
  • 3. Multiple surveys via questionnaires on health facilities for women and the LGBTQ+ done in Trilokpuri Region, New Delhi
EditingJournalismQualitative Research

Gazillion gupshup

Head Of Research

Aug 2020Sep 2020 · 1 mo · Delhi, India

  • Researched on daily National and International news and provided insights to the content team for writing factual articles and news pieces for the online platform.
TeamworkExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR)Policy AnalysisCommunicationStatisticsCultural Diversity+7

Pleasinstridesfoundation

Research Intern

Jul 2020Aug 2020 · 1 mo · India

  • Authored 20+ articles on Sustainable Development Goals by UN in relation with Corporate Social Responsibility.
Qualitative Research

Culinary communications p limited

Expert Reviewer

Jun 2020Sep 2020 · 3 mos · India

  • Authored 10+ articles on International and Ayurvedic Cuisines and reviewed new and trending food products.
Qualitative Research

Eduindex news

Research Intern

Jun 2020Jul 2020 · 1 mo · India

  • Authored 20+ articles on topics of International Politics, Gender Politics, Sustainable Development and Law.
Qualitative Research

Studomatrix

Mentor

Feb 2020Jul 2020 · 5 mos · India

  • Mentor in Culinary Club of the organization, also served as a judge in various cooking competitions.
Qualitative Research

Education

American University School of International Service

Master's degree — International Relations and Affairs

Aug 2022May 2024

Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi

Bachelor of Arts - BA — Political Science and Government

Jan 2019Jan 2022

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Diploma in Creative Writing in English — Creative Writing

Nov 2020Nov 2021

K. L. International School

Class 12th — Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Mar 2018May 2019

K. L. International School

Class 10

Mar 2016Apr 2017

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