Dr. Shilpi Kapur is a trained economist with over 17 years of experience in environment and natural resource management. Her work focuses on circular economy policy, ESG practices, and engaging corporates and financial institutions in sustainable transitions. She has led initiatives in policy research, awareness building, training and capacity building, and the design of green finance instruments to promote circular economy.

Shilpi has worked with multilateral and bilateral organizations, industry stakeholders, and various arms of the Government of India. She has managed large, multi-team projects supported by donors such as the UK’s FCDO and Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Her recent work includes providing technical support to Government of India on the theme of circular economy under India’s G20 Presidency, and on green steel transition. Shilpi also led the work on preparing the Circular Economy Action Plan for the State of Gujarat and is currently supporting the Gujarat government on the implementation of the Plan. She has also led projects on sustainable public procurement and designing and conducting training programs on waste management and circularity, and sustainable finance. In a recent project, Shilpi co-led the work on developing a framework including the institutional mechanism and financial model for establishing a Centre of Excellence on Circularity for India.

Her research encompasses multiple sectors, including plastic waste management, used oil recovery, end-of-life vehicle processing, solar photovoltaic systems, tourism sustainability, electronic waste, and wastewater treatment. A central theme throughout her work across these waste management sectors has been the integration of informal sector workers to enhance their economic opportunities and improve their livelihoods.

She is an ANDE-certified Investment Manager and a SEED BDS+ Advisor for eco-inclusive enterprises. She holds a PhD in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis in USA and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from Delhi University. Prior to EMC, she was a Senior Fellow at TERI.