George Verghese

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Co-Founder and Director - Waste Mgmt and NBS services @ Bengaluru, KA, IN
Bengaluru, KA, IN
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, India
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Environment and sustainability professional with 15+ years hands on experience in Programme management, implementation, monitoring and Evaluation, Technical support and training and capacity building, research & development and advocacy.

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LEADEDGE PLUS

Leadedge Plus

Co-Founder and Director - Waste Mgmt and NBS services
Bengaluru, KA, IN
George Verghese Work Experience Details
  • Leadedge Plus
    Co-Founder And Director - Waste Mgmt And Nbs Services
    Leadedge Plus
    Bengaluru, Ka, In
  • Freelance
    Senior Technical Consultant - Nature Based Solutions And Circular Economy Of Wastes
    Freelance Apr 2022 - Present
    Bengaluru Area, India
    Accelerating Sustainable and affordable resource management and circular solutions on the journey towards addressing SDGS for a cleaner and greener planet Offering consultancy services to INGOs, NGOs, Private sector on Nature Based Solutions, Solid Waste Management and WASH with special focus on Sustainable services on Water and Sanitation, Municipal SWM. Plastic Waste Mgmt and Faecal Sludge Mgmt. Circular Economy of wastes, Carbon Sequestration, Ecosystem restorations, DEWATS, Net Zero Emissions, Green Technologies, and Technology Assessment and preservation of Natural Capital. Concept Development, planning, designing, preparation of Detailed Project Report plans, Implementation, training and capacity building of various stakeholders.Clientele included RTI International, IPE Global, WaterAid India, Metsi Enviro Tech, Vistar Architects & Consultants, CDD Society and World Vision
  • Leadedge Plus
    Co-Founder And Director- Operations
    Leadedge Plus Mar 2015 - Present
    Bengaluru, Karnataka
    LEADEDGE PLUS provides consultancies and services to INGOs, NGOs, Government and Private Sector companies in the areas of Circular Economy of waste , Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM), Plastic Waste Management, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance, Recycling, Faecal Sludge Management, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), Green Initiatives ( Afforestation and Open space mgmt), Technology Assessment, Water Conservation, Water safety and Security.Social Compliance, Work place Dialogue, Worker Engagement and Well being, Health and Safety, Rights and ResponsibilitiesTraining and Capacity Building - Development of Training modules and ManualsProvides services in Circular Economy concept, Net Zero Waste and preservation of Natural capitalStrategic and Management ConsultingDecentralised SLWM and WASH service technologiesClimate Change and Mitigation measures - Zero waste, Net Zero Emission, Waste diversion from landfills. Research and Development - Development of IEC materials like Training modules and ManualsEnvironment Impact Assessment, Feasibility studies and SWOT Analysis of Projects.Services in Nature/Eco-walk, Birdwatching and TrekkingClientele : Metsi Enviro Tech Private Limited, UNICEF, IED, Rural Development Organisation (RDO), WaterAid India, RTI International USA, CEE South, Care India, Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD Society) -Bangalore, World Vision- Ranchi, Bokaro and Chennai and Centre for Environment Education
  • Undp
    Regional Manager/ Spo - Pwm
    Undp Jun 2021 - Aug 2022
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
    Regional Head in charge of demonstration of inclusive circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) project on Plastic Waste Management in three states of South India - Karnataka, Kerala and Tamilnadu. The project aimed to help implementing solutions towards a circular economy, creating business potentials, ensuring Environment Health and Safety (EHS) compliance and livelihood opportunities for waste retrievers. The main repsonsibilities involved liasoning with stakeholders like Urban Local Bodies, Pollution control boards, Waste recyclers, Private companies, Reserach Institutions and donor. Broad role include : Project Management, Partner Management, Staff Management, Budget analysis and management, Vendor Management, Due dilegence, Stakeholder Management, Advocacy and Liaoning with relevant authorities.
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  • Metsi Envirotech Private Limited
    Senior Technical Advisor - Solid Waste Mgmt
    Metsi Envirotech Private Limited Dec 2015 - May 2022
    Bangalore
    Involved in the development of concept, design, field testing and Commissioning of Organic Waste Convertor ( Automated, Semi Automatic and Manual System) ideally suited for apartments, Institutions and Gated Communities. The system is designed to treat biodegradable organic waste through scientific process of composting ensuring thermophilic stage of composting followed by vermicomposting to get quality compost. This unique product is at the stage of patent certification. For enquiries and sales/Marketing contact : 9845562597
  • Unicef/Ied
    Senior National Expert- Solid And Liquid Waste Management
    Unicef/Ied Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
    Bengaluru/Uttar Pradesh
    Supporting Solid and Liquid Waste Management initiatives in the UNICEF funded WASH project titled "Promoting ODF Sustainability Initiatives in Uttar Pradesh", India
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  • World Vision India
    Senior Technical Advisor- Solid And Liquid Waste Management (Slwm)
    World Vision India Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
    Bengaluru/Uttar Pradesh
    Was involved as Senior Technical Consultant for Solid and Liquid Waste Management for the various Gram Panchayaths across five operational districts of Uttar Pradesh under the project funding from UNICEF. Involved in providing guidance to the World Vision Team on Preparation of Detailed Project Reports, Feasibility, on Field Guidance, Capacity building and conduct of District level Workshops for various stakeholders.
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  • Rti International
    Senior Technical Consultant And Advisor - Sanitation Technology Platform (Step) Project
    Rti International May 2016 - Dec 2018
    Bangalore, India
    Feasibility Landscape studies, Concept development, Site selection, Stakeholder management Preparation of ground for Testing/Commissioning of the various prototypes toilets as part of the Reinvent the Toilet Technologies Challenge under the Sanitation Technology Platform (STeP) programme funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The prototypes of technologies from University of Toronto, Caltech, Duke -RTI are currently being tested at the commissioned toilets at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.Also involved with market landscape studies in Philippines and India for the promotion of OMNI Processor project funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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  • Wateraid India
    Programme Coordinator
    Wateraid India Jan 2006 - Mar 2015
    Bangalore
    Overall in charge of Coordination and implementation of Urban and Rural Programmes on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Solid and Liquid Waste management with partner NGOS and Network Partner NGOs in the States of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Have set up decentralised facilities for Water and Sanitation in communities and schools. Demonstrated community based decentralised waste management systems in town panchayaths including management of marine and ocean litter. Some of the projects handled include Healthy Slums Healthy cities at Trichy, WASH and SLWM facilities at Coastal Villages and towns of Kanyakumari District, Decentralised SWM at Sargur, Karnataka, Clean Cities Programme in Tamilnadu and WASH-TN Network at Tamilnadu.
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  • Fedina
    Programme Manager
    Fedina Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
    Bengaluru Area, India
    Headed a 12 member team for the implementation of a BORDA, Germany funded Community Based Sanitation and Slum Development (CBS-SD) programme in Bangalore and KGF in Karnataka. Instrumental in commissioning community run Decentralised Wastewater Treatment systems and Solid waste Management system in Bangalore and Kolar Gold Fields.
  • Centre For Environment Education
    Project Officer- Waste Management
    Centre For Environment Education Oct 1998 - Dec 2003
    Led a team of 15 staff in planning, designing, implementation of multiple environment related projects in different cities/towns across India. Major projects involved in setting up Community based Decentralised Solid Waste Management system in Bangalore and other areas of the India.Significant achievement in Project Implementation:1. Community based Solid Waste Management project titled “Integrated Urban Environment Improvement Project” at Bangalore funded by The Royal Norwegian Embassy through Bangalore Development Authority in four BDA layouts in Bangalore. This project has been recognised as one of most sustainable Community based Decentralised Solid Waste management project till date in any urban area in India (16 years of operation since handing over to Waste Management Committee). 2.Community based project “Environment Improvement Project in HSR layout” in Bangalore funded by BDA 3.Community based Solid Waste Management project titled “Urban Waste Expertise Programme in One ward in Bangalore city funded by WASTE, The Netherlands. 4.“Satyanagar- A pilot plant study project” at Bangalore funded by RNE. 5.Project titled “Awareness Programme on the Ban on recycled plastics less than 20 microns” funded by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).6.Project Titled “CEE’s Environmental Education Strategy” (CEEDS) funded by RNE in different towns in Kodagu District.7.Also involved in the planning and setting up process for setting up a Common Treatment Facility for Hospital Waste Management at Gulbarga funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy.
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  • University Of Agriculture Sciences
    Research Associate
    University Of Agriculture Sciences Oct 1996 - Oct 1998
    Bengaluru Area, India

George Verghese Skills

Water Policy Analysis Capacity Building Sanitation Ngos Grants Rural Development Gis International Development Waste Management Environmental Policy Research Environmental Awareness Climate Change Corporate Social Responsibility Community Development Sustainable Development Civil Society Sustainability Non Governmental Organizations

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