Nikita Singhal, Managing Director at Lazard Asset Management, discusses breaking down silos and connecting stakeholders in the investment and climate communities. She emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and balancing environmental and social goals. The podcast also explores trade-offs in clean energy transition and the challenges faced by emerging markets like India.

Nikita Singhal, Co-head of sustainable investment & ESG at Lazard Asset Management, discusses key skills and career paths in ESG and sustainability. They explore the importance of finding the intersection between functional expertise and sustainability, share personal journeys into the field, and highlight the benefits of unconventional career paths. They also recommend resources and certifications for pursuing a career in ESG and sustainability, along with book recommendations in the space.

Amantia Muhedini and Nikita Singhal discuss the implications of the Nature Restoration Law in Europe, the impact on the agricultural industry, and the scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. They also explore the challenges of biodiversity data reporting and the importance of bottom-up research in ESG analysis.