Who We Are
Satva (Sut-vuh) is a key concept in Yogic Philosophy – and one of the three gunas or qualities of existence which means purity, goodness, balance and harmony. It is considered the most desirable and often associated with clarity, health, wisdom, growth and enlightenment.
Satva Sustainability is an agile global sustainability advisory firm rooted in values and indigenous knowledge systems, driven by modern climate and sustainability science, data, and continuous innovation. We deliver holistic, enterprise-wide sustainability services that enable organizations and their stakeholders to realize material and measurable impact across Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities—spanning climate and nature, value and supply chains, and communities—while avoiding unintended negative externalities to people, ecosystems, and broader climate goals.
We support clients in progressing beyond compliance toward measurable performance improvements, credible and decision-useful disclosures, and financially and risk resilient, future-ready business models. Our advisory services integrate strategy, carbon and risk management, reporting and implementation to embed sustainability into core business operations, products and services and long-term value creation.
Through a systems and design-thinking approach, we leverage leading global standards and regulatory frameworks—including GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting (
Our Vision
“Do Good. Do Right.”
May my mind, body, intellect, and soul be noble that acts with noble intentions to benefit not only people, but also nature and all living beings
Our Mission
- Uphold and foster integrity, transparency and accountability
- Practice and advocate for non-violence, kindness and compassion by caring for all living beings
- Collaborate with organizations and their ecosystems to conduct business responsibly
- Embed circular, systems and design thinking principles into business planning, strategy, and product development
- Continuous Improvement
- Giving Back to local communities
Founding Principal
Niki Shah is a sustainability professional with over 15 years of experience integrating sustainable development, finance, policy, and technology. He specializes in carbon management, green finance, ESG and climate risk, nature impact assessments, and policy development. Niki has led tech-enabled sustainability initiatives for global clients across industries including finance, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, and previously served with the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, the UN Global Compact, and AmeriCorps VISTA.
As the founder of Satva Sustainability Advisory & Consulting Services, he helps mid-market companies build stronger relationships with EU-based suppliers and navigate evolving ESG and climate regulations. Based in Fair Lawn, NJ, Niki practices meditation and Ayurveda, enjoys reading, exploring vegan cuisine, mentoring, and volunteering to expand feeding programs supporting women and children.
Niki Shah is a sustainability professional with over 15 years of experience integrating sustainable development, finance, policy, and technology. He specializes in carbon management, green finance, ESG and climate risk, nature impact assessments, and policy development. Niki has led tech-enabled sustainability initiatives for global clients across industries including finance, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing, and previously served with the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, the UN Global Compact, and AmeriCorps VISTA.
As founder of Satva Sustainability Advisory & Consulting Services, he helps mid-market companies build stronger relationships with EU-based suppliers and navigate evolving ESG and climate regulations. Based in Fair Lawn, NJ, Niki practices meditation and Ayurveda, enjoys reading, exploring vegan cuisine, mentoring, and volunteering to expand feeding programs supporting women and children.