The World Foundation for Peace & Sustainability (WFPS) is a not-for-profit global movement that seeks to drive lasting change for our planet and all its people by evoking an emotional connection with Mother Nature. We believe sustainability must go beyond awareness, it must become a way of life, driven by collective ownership and an urgent need for action.
WFPS engages, empowers, and enables every global citizen to be a change-maker while converging governments, conglomerates, institutions, foundations, and individuals.
We are building a better world-together.
A Movement for planet’s Survival.
Our Vision
WFPS is envisioned as a worldwide movement that would inspire a deep sense of ownership for our planet and celebrate the abundant resources we have been gifted. WFPS aims to aggregate and amplify sustainability to Empower, Enable, and Engage every global citizen to become a change maker, collaborator, co-creator, co-innovator, and an ambassador in building a more sustainable future.
WFPS would also enable nations to fulfil their SDGs and business enterprises to achieve their ESG in an impactful, measurable, and transparent manner.
Inspire Tomorrow Together!
Our Mission
To empower, engage, and enable people, institutions, and nations to:
Foster a deep sense of ownership for the planet’s well-being
Create and amplify local actions that drive global impact
Achieve measurable progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Meet and exceed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) benchmarks
We do this by building inclusive platforms, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, promoting innovation, and connecting people, and financing sustainable solutions.
Our Core Values
Transparency & Trust
We operate with integrity, openness, and shared accountability.
People-Centric Progress
Every individual has a role and a responsibility in shaping a better world.
Sustainability for All
We believe sustainability must reach everyone, everywhere from grassroots to governments.
Innovation for Impact
We embrace new technologies and bold ideas to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
Peace through Purpose
We promote understanding, equity, and cooperation as the foundations for peace.
Partnership & Participation
We work alongside global citizens, communities & institutions to co-create the future.
Our Approach
WFPS is more than a foundation – it’s a movement built by the people, for the planet.
We work through five key pillars that shape our global initiatives:
Advocacy
Influencing sustainable policies and governance
Awareness & Education
Sensitizing everybody with key sustainability challenges that can be overcome through relevant knowledge and skills
Technology Platforms
Digital-native ecosystem integrating inclusive tech like AI, Blockchain, Big Data to drive innovation, transparency, and stakeholder engagement
Centers of Excellence
Supporting sustainable entrepreneurship and competence
Implementation & Financing
Driving on-ground actions and scalable climate technologies
These pillars power eleven (11) impact hubs that encompass the entire sustainability ecosystem from initiating climate actions, ESG reporting, financing, circular economy, and peacebuilding.
Our Story
From Vision to Global Action
WFPS was founded by Sandeep J. Shah, a globally recognized humanitarian and former Special Envoy to the Commission for Peace at the United Nations (UN Upeace). What began as a vision to bring together people, purpose, and planet has grown into a multi-national initiative with global partnerships, cross-sector collaborations, and a clear mission: to create the largest active movement for sustainability and peace.
Today, WFPS engages with national governments, global institutions, change-makers, business leaders, and everyday citizens to build momentum for a better world, one act at a time!
Our Leadership
Meet the People Behind the Movement
Learn more about our top leadership that includes global pioneers in diplomacy, sustainability, technology, policy, finance, fashion, media, and much more, here:
Sandeep J. Shah
Founder Chairman
CMD - House of Sandy; Fmr Special Envoy to the Commission of Peace at the United Nations (UN); University of Peace (UN, UPeace), TEDx Speaker
Sandeep J. Shah
Global ConnectionsSandy Shah leverages his global humanitarian network and diplomatic experience at the UN to open doors for WFPS across continents. He acts as the bridge connecting governments, institutions, and changemakers, ensuring WFPS has the reach, credibility, and influence to unify diverse voices for sustainability and peace.
Fmr Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO, Norway), Fmr Deputy Minister for Justice, Fmr Deputy Minister of Culture; Member of Parliament (Stortinget)
Himanshu Gulati
International AlliancesWith his deep experience in governance as a Member of Parliament in Norway and former Deputy Minister, Himanshu Gulati strengthens WFPS’s international alliances. He brings a pragmatic policymaker’s lens, championing youth leadership and global cooperation that ensures WFPS initiatives resonate with governments and international organizations alike.
Fmr Group Chief of Public Policy & Corporate Affairs, Essar; Fmr ED Corporate Advisory, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India; Fmr Senior VP for Strategy, Investments & Policy Analyst at Samsung for India & South West Asia
Manu Kapoor
Corporate SustainabilityManu Kapoor contributes decades of expertise at the intersection of business strategy, policy, and sustainability. At WFPS, he guides corporate partners in aligning ESG goals with growth, helping industry leaders adopt responsible practices while making sustainability mainstream in boardrooms.
President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fairfax Digital Services (Fairfax Group); Fmr Chief Market Maker & Global Managing Partner - Sustainability Practice for IBM Global Business Services.
Sanjay Tugnait
Finance & Strategic AlliancesAs CEO of Fairfax Digital Services and a former sustainability leader at IBM, Sanjay brings unmatched expertise in finance, alliances, and climate action. At WFPS, he builds bridges with corporates and investors, structuring innovative partnerships and financing models that accelerate the foundation’s global impact.
Fmr High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to India; Fmr Permanent Representative of Brunei Darussalam to the United Nations (UN) & WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.
H.E. Dato Paduka Hj Alaihuddin Mohd Taha
Global Diplomacy & ESG GovernanceA seasoned diplomat who has represented Brunei at the UN and WTO, he anchors WFPS’s diplomacy efforts. He also provides strategic counsel on governance frameworks and multilateral partnerships, ensuring WFPS is a respected voice in global ESG policy circles.
Fmr Chief Regional Counsel & Public Policy, Netflix (APAC); Fmr Chief Regional Counsel, Walt Disney Company (APAC); Honouree at Korn Ferry’s most Influential South Asian Women Executives in Media & Entertainment
Anju Jain
Global Legal & PolicyDrawing from senior legal leadership at Netflix and Disney, Anju Jain guides WFPS on global legal strategy, governance, and public policy. She ensures the foundation’s initiatives are both compliant and impactful, while also championing ethical standards and inclusion in ESG dialogues.
Partner, Ernst & Young (EY); Fmr MD & CEO Jio Leasing Services Ltd; Fmr COO, Jio Financial Services; Fmr CFO, State Bank of India (SBI)
Charanjit Attra
FinanceWith experience as CFO of SBI and Partner at EY, Charanjit Atra brings financial rigor and credibility to WFPS. His role is to guide sustainable finance frameworks, enabling WFPS to channel funds transparently into projects that deliver measurable ESG outcomes.
Fmr Ambassador of Denmark to India, Fmr Ambassador of Denmark to Japan, Navigator, the Green Strategic Partnership between India & Denmark.
H.E. Freddy Svane
Global Diplomacy & ESG GovernanceHaving pioneered the Green Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark, H.E. Freddy Svane advises WFPS on climate diplomacy and cross-border cooperation. He brings decades of ambassadorial wisdom to ensure WFPS builds credible partnerships with governments, businesses, and multilateral agencies.
Vice President, Sourcing & Manufacturing, Target; Fmr VP Sustainability Nike (Part of global leadership function for operations, focus on Circularity and Logistics)
Maithili Shenoy
Sustainable Supply ChainWith leadership roles at Target and Nike, Maithili Shenoy ensures WFPS initiatives are grounded in real-world supply chain sustainability. She guides programs that embed circularity and ethical sourcing across industries, making global supply networks both greener and more resilient.
Iconic Artistic Reportage, Photographer whose lenses have captured Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, World Leaders, Hollywood Icons, Fashion Magnets, Global Music Icons, Sports Legends
Max Vadukul
Sustainability Awareness Renowned photographer Max Vadukul lends his artistic lens to WFPS, turning complex sustainability themes into powerful human stories. Through his iconic imagery, he helps WFPS raise global awareness and inspire people emotionally to join the movement for peace and sustainability.
Fmr CEO, Cosmos Maya; Fmr MD, Discovery Inc, Fmr MD, HBO, South Asia, Fmr President, International Advertising Association (IAA)
Megha Tata
Media & ESG CommunicationAs a seasoned media leader across Discovery, HBO, and Cosmos Maya, Megha Tata steers WFPS’s communication strategy. She ensures sustainability stories are told with authenticity and reach, inspiring mass audiences to see ESG not just as policy, but as a personal movement.
Leadership in Corporate SustainabilityNadir Godrej brings decades of corporate leadership rooted in sustainability and innovation. At WFPS, he champions responsible business leadership, helping inspire corporations to embrace ESG not just as compliance, but as a pathway to enduring prosperity.
Sustainable Fashion & CultureAs one of India’s influential fashion voices, Narendra uses culture and design to advocate for sustainability. Within WFPS, he leads the push for sustainable fashion, proving that style, culture and environmental responsibility can seamlessly coexist.
Founder of House of IP’s, House of Cheer; Co-Founder, Nexus Streaming Academy Awards; Co-Founder, Ideabaaz; Fmr COO, Viacom 18 Media; Fmr CEO, Colours; Fmr CEO, NDTV
Raj Nayak
Media & Storytelling for ImpactRaj Nayak, a media entrepreneur and former CEO of Viacom18 and Colors, guides WFPS in harnessing storytelling for large-scale impact. He ensures WFPS campaigns blend creativity with emotional resonance, turning sustainability into narratives that move citizens to act.
CEO Sunxora Solutions; Fmr President & Global Head - Digital Experiences, Datamatics; Fmr President - MRSI; Advisor - SEBI; Member, Global Disciplinary Committee, ESOMAR
Sandeep Arora
Digital Transformation & ESG InnovationSandeep Arora, basis his global experience in digital transformation, analytics and customer experience, helps WFPS reimagine how technology can accelerate citizen centricity without losing cultural empathy and process rigour. He designs digital-first strategies that make ESG transparent, scalable, and accessible for citizens and corporations worldwide.
Fmr Director & ESG Strategist, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India; Fmr Senior Research Fellow, Ministry of External Affairs
Brigadier Dr Sanjeev Chopra, PhD (Veteran)
Public Policy & ESG StrategyWith a career spanning the Ministry of Defence and climate policy research, Dr. Chopra anchors WFPS’s ESG strategy. He integrates defense, governance, and sustainability perspectives to craft policy recommendations that drive resilience, peace, and long-term impact.
Co-Founder & CTO, Vidya AI, Gartner Ambassador, Top 20 AI Expert & Quantum Scientist, Data Analyst, World Economic Forum (WEF)
Utpal Chakraborty
AI & TechnologyRecognized as a global AI thought leader, Utpal Chakraborty enables WFPS to envision intelligent, data-driven sustainability solutions. He ensures emerging technologies like AI, Blockchain and Quantum are harnessed responsibly to accelerate ESG adoption and democratization.
Fmr Head of Sustainability, Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA); Fellow of Industrial Energy & Sustainable Technologies at TERI
Chetankumar Sangole
Corporate Sustainability ExpertChetan brings decades of hands-on ESG implementation experience across 5,000+ projects. At WFPS, he drives execution excellence, helping organizations adopt measurable sustainability practices and ensuring the foundation’s programs translate into tangible impact.
Creative Director, Reef Revival, an Arts & Cultural initiative of Global Coralition with WFPS, Layla’s work of art has been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, Paris Photo, Tiffany & Co, and the White House.
Layla Love
Art & CultureThrough her creative leadership in Reef Revival and Global Coralition, Layla Love channels art as activism. She collaborates with WFPS to use cultural platforms for marine restoration and peacebuilding, inspiring communities to protect nature through beauty and creativity.
GalleryFounder Chairman, WFPS, Mr. Sandy Shah, as Guest of Honour at “The Secrets of Indian Culture” book launch authored by Dr. Chetan Sharma, with Brigadier Sanjeev Chopra in Bangalore, India.Founder Chairman, WFPS, Mr. Sandy Shah, addressing honourable members of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) in Oslo, Norway.Founder Chairman, WFPS, Mr. Sandy Shah, addressing honourable members of the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget) in Oslo, Norway.Founder Chairman, WFPS, Mr. Sandy Shah with Mr. Rishi Kapoor, US Diplomat at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.
