Advisory Board
Structured, application-focused programs designed to build expertise in ESG, sustainability, and environmental law.
Tu Rinsche
Founder, All Rights Advisors; Global Business and Human Rights Expert, ex-Starbucks, HP, Marriott, and Disney
Ms. Tu Rinsche is a globally recognized leader in human rights, social impact, and corporate responsibility, with more than 20 years of experience advising and operating at the highest levels of business, government, and civil society.
Tu has held leadership and advisory roles supporting organizations including Starbucks, HP Inc., The Walt Disney Company, Marriott International, and The Ritz-Carlton, where she led the design and execution of global strategies spanning human rights, social impact, corporate governance, and stakeholder engagement, including public and employee-facing communications. She has built and operationalized enterprise-wide programs that embed human rights due diligence (HRDD) and compliance requirements directly into core business operations, ensuring these expectations are integrated into day-to-day decision-making and execution across complex organizations and supply chains. She has also driven the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals across global operations, including at more than 100 luxury hotel properties, and integrated practical, technology-enabled approaches to human rights risk identification and capability building.
As Founder and Principal of All Rights Advisors, Tu partners with business leaders, investors, policymakers, legal teams, and practitioners to strengthen social risk management, operationalize HRDD, and build reporting systems that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. She is known for bringing clarity to ambiguity and for turning complex requirements into measurable and defensible outcomes.
Tu is the author and host of Do the Diligence, a digital media platform and Substack that examines the intersection of trade and corporate social risk and translates evolving human rights and sustainability regulations into practical, operational guidance for business leaders and practitioners. She has also served on the boards of Verité and Summer Search.
A recognized thought leader, her insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company and Refinery29, among others. In 2019, she received the Nomi Network Corporate Social Responsibility Award for her dedication to advancing human rights.
Prof. Nicholas A. Robinson
University Professor on the Environment Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law Emeritus Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University, New York.
Professor Robinson is widely recognized in the U.S. and globally as a pioneer of modern environmental law. He began developing environmental law in 1969, when he was named to the Legal Advisory Committee of the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. During his career, he drafted New York’s wetlands and wild bird laws and was inaugurated as the first chairman of both the statutory Freshwater Wetlands Appeals Board and Greenway Heritage Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley. He has also contributed extensively to international law, including editing the proceedings of the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He has engaged in drafting treaties and counselling different countries on preparation of environmental laws.
Professor Nicholas A. Robinson has been a distinguished member of the faculty at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University since 1978. In 2009, Pace University conferred the prestigious position of University Professor for the Environment on Professor Robinson for his significant contribution to scholarship in the field of environmental law, both in the USA and abroad. He holds the title of inaugural Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law Emeritus.
Professor Robinson is a prolific legal scholar with hundreds of books, chapters, law review and scholarly journal articles and citations to his credit on pressing topics including conservation, historic preservation, climate change, sustainable development, zoonosis, human rights, international environmental law and more.
Prof. Kirk W. Junker
Vice Rector for Sustainability at the University of Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
Prof. Kirk Junker is Director of the Environmental Law Centre. In 2023 he was elected to become University of Cologne’s first vice rector for sustainability. He studied philosophy and political science at Pennsylvania State University and received his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law (1984) and the University of Pittsburgh (1996). He has worked as a lawyer for the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the European Commission. He has taught at universities in the United States, Great Britain, Ireland and Germany. Professor Junker’s research interests include US law, international law, comparative law, environmental law, European law, law and the natural sciences, and law and rhetoric. Since 2009, he has held the Chair of American Law at the University of Cologne.
Prof. Armin Rosencranz
Lawyer and Political Scientist, Founder, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Armin Rosencranz is a renowned lawyer and political scientist. He is the founder of Jindal Global School of Environment and Sustainability at OP Jindal Global University, in Sonipat, India. In 1987, he founded the international environmental NGO, Pacific Environment, which he led until 1996. He has also had a long-standing association with Stanford University, where he also served as a Trustee. He also taught climate, energy and global environmental law at Boalt Hall – UC Berkeley. Owing to his enormous contribution to legal practice and academia, he has received five Fulbright grants – two to India, and one each to Australia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Prof. Rosencranz is the author of several books, including Environmental Law and Policy, published by Oxford Publications, and considered a key textbook in its field.
Dr. Vijaya Pavuluri
Certified ESG & BRSR Expert, Ph.D, MBA, PGDHRM, Osmania University Alum
Dr. Vijaya Pavuluri is an independent consultant specialising in ESG strategy, sustainability systems, and corporate reporting with a strong focus on Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR). She is a certified ESG expert and sustainability professional; she has established herself as a trusted advisor for top publicly listed companies seeking to strengthen their ESG disclosures, align with regulatory requirements, and integrate sustainability into business strategy. She is also a NISM and CRISIL Certified-ESG risk analyst. She is also a member of ESG Expert Committee- Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI).
Dr. Seema Nihalani
Environmental & Sustainability Leader, ESG Reporting, EIA & Environmental Auditing, GHG Verification & Carbon Accounting, Green Building Certifications (IGBC, GREENCO), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Air/Water Quality Studies, NABL Accreditation & Compliance
Dr. Seema Nihalani is an accomplished Environmental and Sustainability Leader with over 21 years of experience, uniquely blending significant academic contributions with high-impact industry practice. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from SVNIT, Surat, and an M.Sc. in CSR and Sustainability. A key differentiator in her profile is her role as a NABL Assessor (ISO 17025), a certification that underscores her expertise in accrediting laboratories and ensuring the highest standards of technical competence and data integrity in environmental testing. Her research and professional work focus on advancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, and Green Building certifications. She has led and executed numerous consultancy projects, including environmental audits for 54 industries for the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) and high-value research projects funded by national and international bodies like the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, and the Department of Science and Technology (DST), India. Dr. Nihalani’s expertise is backed by prestigious credentials, including being a Certified ESG Practitioner, a Lead Verifier for ISO 14064 (GHG accounting), a Lead Auditor for multiple ISO standards (14001, 9001, 50001), an IGBC Accredited Professional, and the aforementioned NABL Assessor. She has a strong publication record with over 30 research papers, 24 of which are Scopus-indexed, in areas such as Air Quality & Source Apportionment, Water Resource Management, and AI/IoT applications in environmental science.
Having held leadership roles as a Director at Parul University and a Technical Manager at Geo Designs and Research Pvt Ltd, she has proven experience in managing NABL-accredited laboratories, securing regulatory clearances, and driving sustainability initiatives. She is also a dedicated educator, having served as a Professor and Head of Department, and is a life member of several professional bodies, including the Institution of Engineers India and the Indian Society for Technical Education.
Mr. Aayush Anand
Sustainability and Climate Risk Expert
Aayush Anand is a sustainability and climate risk expert with over 15 years of experience in the energy and infrastructure sector. He has led key projects with multilateral and public sector organisations with a strong focus on green buildings, renewable energy integration and decarbonization policy development. He holds an Engineering Degree from MIT Manipal and an MBA from IIM Ranchi, complemented by the prestigious GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) certification. A highly acclaimed author, he has written several notable articles, including a widely read op-ed in The Hindu titled “The Union Budget as a Turning Point for Climate Action”, where he emphasized the urgency of aligning fiscal policy with India’s Net-Zero ambitions. His experience in ESG and Sustainability is further strengthened by his work with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, as well as his OPFA Fellowship, where he has contributed to national-level clean energy strategies.
Dr. Anandajit Goswami
Energy economist and Sustainability Scientist
Dr. Anandajit Goswami is an acclaimed energy economist and sustainability scientist with over 22 years of experience in climate-resilient green growth, sustainable development, and energy policy. He is a Research Fellow at the Ashoka Centre for A People-Centric Energy Transition, and Honorary Visiting Professor at the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, as well as Director of the Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies.
Dr. Goswami has significantly contributed to research and policy design at both national and sub-national levels in India. He has led several major projects funded by organizations such as the Global Green Growth Institute and the Atomic Energy Commission, focusing on the integration of energy, economy, and climate models. Among his numerous commendable contributions to the field of sustainability, he has advised NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, on the implementation of progressive sustainable development growth plans across states, as well as on India’s sustainable development commitments at a global level.
Prof. Dr. Abhiroop Chowdhury
Professor & Dean, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India
Dr. Abhiroop Chowdhury is Professor and Dean at Jindal Global School of Environment and Sustainability. He completed his graduation in Botany (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Environmental System Management and earned his PhD degree from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) on the research question ‘how development and climate change is impacting mangrove ecology at Indian Sundarbans?’ He has published around 25 Scopus/ Web of Science indexed journal articles between 2016-22 with over 500 citations. He was awarded with Inder Mohan Thapar best researcher award- 2016 by IIT for his research contributions. His areas of expertise are: Climate-change Ecology, Pollution assessment and management, blue carbon sequestration, Mangrove restoration, and Environmental Social Work. As an environmental scientist, Abhiroop had explored various biodiversity conservation sites (Kachchh Biosphere Reserve, Sundarban Ramsar wetland site), river systems (Subarnarekha and Damodar) and mining regions (Sukinda Chromite mine and Jharia coal fields). He is also actively involved in conservation and alternative livelihood initiatives at Indian Sundarbans.
Prof. Aliya Naz
Assistant Professor, Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, India
Dr. Aliya Naz is an Assistant Professor at ‘Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities’, O.P. Jindal Global University, India. She has completed her Ph.D. from Indian Institute of Technology, (IIT) Dhanbad with an MHRD fellowship in Environmental Science. Her research topic focused on hexavalent Chromium pollution in water, soil and plants at Sukinda (the largest chromite mine of India) and its impact on human health in the mining belt. Along with her Ph.D. research she has been involved in enviro-social work project in the Indian Sundarbans (the world’s largest delta), working towards achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), primarily- SDG 1,2,3,6,7,8,10,13,15. She has also worked in the Indian Sundarbans for different projects from 2017-2021 as an environmental consultant. She has also worked as a Project Scientist at the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology in Bhuj, Gujarat on different socio-environmental issues such as pollution assessment, health risk assessment, and ethno-medicines along Kachchh biosphere Reserve in India. She also worked at IIT Kanpur on the status of water pollution along middle reach of Ganges river basin and its impact on human health. Dr. Naz’s research focuses on environmental pollution, human health, and Sustainable developmental goals. She has expertise in environmental and human health risk assessment models and has published more than 15 research articles in different national and international SCOPUS indexed journals.
Mahak Agrawal
Urban Planner, Climate Scientist, Public Policy and Sustainability Expert
Mahak Agrawal is an urban planner, climate scientist, public policy and sustainability expert, with deep experience advancing sustainability, equity, and climate resilience across sectors and continents. She is the initiator of All Bits Count (ABC)—a creative climate action project launched at the UN Summit of the Future and UN Climate Change Conference COP29—and serves on the Steering Board of the ITA-AITES Committee on Underground Space (ITACUS) and the Board of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). She is also a LinkedIn Top Green Voice, TEDx Fellow, and former United Nations fellow.
In 2024, Mahak was nominated by the Government of India to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as a climate science and urban sustainability expert. She has twice served as an expert reviewer for the IPCC and continues to shape global discourse through scientific publications and international speaking engagements, including at the United Nations. Mahak holds dual master’s degrees: an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy as a Shardashish Scholar and Environmental Fellow at Columbia University in the City of New York, where she led pioneering research on the future of food systems; and a Master’s in Urban Planning from the School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi.
Her expertise spans climate and environmental policy, ESG and carbon management, urban resilience, and inclusive development. Over the years, Mahak has advised and collaborated with leading global institutions, including the OECD, UNEP, World Bank Group, European Climate Foundation, Institute of Transport Economics (Norway), and multiple ministries of the Government of India. She was nominated for the Gates Foundation’s 2021 Goalkeepers Global Goals Award for her efforts in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals in India through public health and urban policy innovations.
