Pioneering Carbon Assessment in India
The Green Concept is a leading ecological services company specializing in carbon sequestration assessment. We combine scientific expertise with a passion for conservation to help organizations understand and optimize their environmental impact.
Our Mission
To provide accurate, science-based carbon sequestration assessments and ecological services that empower organizations to make informed environmental decisions and contribute to a sustainable future.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted partner for ecological assessment in India, driving measurable environmental impact through innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships.
First in India
We are proud to be the first in India to bring automation in Carbon Sequestration Assessment for all tropical species - from App to Dashboard - providing comprehensive carbon sequestration auditing services.
Our Team
The Green Concept was founded by Dr. Rohan Shetti, Dr. Aboli Kulkarni, and Dr. Girish Kulkarni, experts in Landscape Ecology, Ecosystem Dynamics, and Environmental Analytics. Our team has since grown to include a diverse group of ecologists, botanists, environmental scientists, wildlife and conservation specialists, environmental engineers, and researchers.
Our Founders
Dr. Rohan Shetti
PhD
Greifswald University, Germany
Landscape Ecology and Ecosystem Dynamics
- Restoration ecology from US, Europe and India
- Carbon Assessments and project design in India and Europe
- Environmental Ethics, ESG and Sustainable Policy
- Vegetation response to climate change in the tropics and temperate ecosystems
- Environmental Analytics and Modelling
Dr. Aboli Kulkarni
PhD
Agharkar Research Institute, Pune & Max Planck Institute, Germany
Vegetation Ecology, Biodiversity and Carbon Assessments
- CII certified professional in Carbon footprint
- Carbon sequestration assessments of forests
- GIS and Species Distribution Modelling (SDM)
- EIA and Biodiversity reporting
- Plant taxonomy and Ecology
- Expertise in Ecology of Western Ghats with special focus on vegetation modelling
Dr. Girish Kulkarni
PhD
IIT-Madras, IISER Pune & Heinrich Heine University, Germany
Mathematics, Data Science and Machine Learning
- Data Scientist and Analyst
- Certified data analyst
- Expert in handling Ecological, Business and Social science data
- Post-doctoral researcher in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and mathematics
Our Mentors
Dr. Aparna Watve
Biome Conservation Foundation
Plant Ecology & Conservation | IUCN SSC Red List Authority Coordinator
Dr Mandar Datar
Agharkar Research Institute
Plant Taxonomy and Ecology
Mrs Poorva Joshi
IUCN SSC Steering Committee, Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group
IUCN SULI | Founder, Bioconcepts
Our Associates
Mrs. Katrien Boonen
Doctoral Researcher
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University (UJEP), Czech Republic
Specialising in dendrochronology, ecology and dendro-chemistry. Extensive experience in life cycle assessments (LCAs), carbon footprint calculations and the development of models and tools for sustainability evaluation.
Mr. Balachandra Hegde
Conservation Ecologist & Doctoral Researcher
Environmental scientist working on Microclimate Research, forest growth, and nature conservation. His research addresses human-wildlife conflict and the role of non-timber forest products (NTFP) in community ecology in Karnataka.
Mr. Rahul Prabhukhanolkar
Environmental Scientist
GSS College, Belgaum
Expertise in Bat Ecology, Environment management, Sustainability, Conservation, Policy, EIA and Biodiversity Assessment, Green Audits. Founder member of Makerspace, Belgaum and Science Hack Day India.
Dr. Hamsa Padmanabhan
Physicist
Univ. Geneva, ETH Zurich, CITA Toronto
Principal investigator of the Swiss National Science Foundation Ambizione Grant. PhD from IUCAA, Pune. Expertise in data-driven analyses of astrophysical systems, geophysics, palaeontology, and climate modelling.
Dr. Rutuja R Kolte
Plant Ecologist
IUCN Western Ghats Plant Specialist Group
Specializes in Plant Ecology, Biodiversity, Ethnobotany and plant-animal interaction. Expertise in Angiosperm Taxonomy, ecology of Western Ghats endemics, and People's Biodiversity Register (PBR).
Mr. Swananda Khanapurkar
Systems Researcher
Researcher, educator and freelancer in the science of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS), Anthropocene and sustainability studies. Practices CAS to understand, document and model the complex dynamics of coupled social-natural systems.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Scientific Accuracy
Data-driven assessments backed by rigorous scientific methodology.
Passion for Nature
Deep commitment to conservation and ecological restoration.
Collaborative Approach
Working closely with clients and communities for lasting impact.
Excellence
Delivering high-quality results that exceed expectations.