Meeralekshmi R

About

Environmental science graduate with hands-on experience in primary data collection, carbon accounting, environmental impact assessment, and sustainability analysis. Skilled in evaluating environmental metrics and operational emissions to support ESG and GHG reporting initiatives.

Experience

• NSS Student Volunteer
  St. Joseph University
  2022 – 2025
• Environmental Volunteer
  A Rocha India

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology
  St. Joseph’s University
  Environmental Science and Biology · Aug 2022 – May 2025

Skills

• Data Analysis Less than 3 months
• Project Management Less than 3 months
• Risk Management Less than 3 months
• Change Management Less than 3 months
• Scenario Analysis Less than 3 months
• Supply Chain Sustainability Less than 3 months

Tools / apps / platforms

• Google Forms 6 to 12 months
• Microsoft Excel Less than 3 months
• Microsoft Power BI Less than 3 months
• Microsoft PowerPoint 6 to 12 months
• Microsoft Word 6 to 12 months
• Power Query Less than 3 months

Languages

• English Fluent Speak · Write

Projects

• Carbon Footprint Analysis of Eateries Around St. Joseph’s University
  MS Word, MS Excel, Google Forms, Power BI

  Assessed the carbon footprint of 123 eateries across five establishment types, quantified GHG emissions, identified key hotspots, and recommended sustainability measures with estimated reduction potential of 40-50%.

• Investigating the Impact of Vehicular Pollutants on Roadside Plant Health in Bengaluru Region
  UV-Vis spectrophotometry, centrifugation, acetone chlorophyll extraction

  Conducted a comparative study of plant species across pollution-exposed zones, performing field sampling and chlorophyll analysis to evaluate stress from vehicular pollution.

• Carbon Sequestration Assessment
  Basal area method

  Estimated the carbon storage and sequestration potential of 50 tree species in Bangalore and evaluated urban vegetation’s role in carbon management.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  Conducted an end-to-end LCA of luffa scrub to evaluate resource inputs, waste outputs, overall environmental impact, and opportunities to improve resource utilization.

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

  Prepared a case study of the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project covering environmental impacts and mitigation measures.

• Domestic Water Audit

  Tracked household water consumption patterns over one month and identified opportunities for behavioral and fixture-level water-saving interventions.

Courses & certifications

• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG): CSRD Fundamentals · CSRD Institute
• ESG & Climate-Related Reporting · CDP
• ESG · Tata Group
• Climate & Sustainability · BCG
• Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster & Climate Resilience · UNEP
• Life Cycle Assessment · Ecochain
• Environmental Impact Assessment Essentials · SHEilds
• Environment and Development · NPTEL

🏆 Achievements & awards

• 3rd place in Inter-college fest conducted by the Biotechnology Department of Kristu Jayanti College

🤝 Volunteering

• St. Joseph University · NSS Student Volunteer

  Supported NSS-led community outreach, environmental drives, and social service initiatives, contributing to community engagement and environmental education activities.

• A Rocha India · Environmental Volunteer

  Participated in an environmental clean-up and restoration drive at Bannerghatta Zoo, supporting waste collection and environmental awareness activities.