Riddhima Yadav
About Riddhima Yadav
Riddhima Yadav is the Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management, with extensive experience in sustainability and climate finance across various sectors.
Current Role as Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management
Riddhima Yadav is the Vice President at Brookfield Asset Management. In this role, she is responsible for leading global decarbonization initiatives at the Brookfield Global Transition Fund & Catalytic Transition Fund. Her work involves developing and implementing strategies to reduce carbon emissions and drive the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Previous Experience at Goldman Sachs in Sustainable Investing
From 2021 to 2023, Riddhima Yadav worked at Goldman Sachs in the Sustainable Investing Group. Prior to that, she served from 2019 to 2021 in the Sustainable Finance Group and from 2018 to 2019 in the Environmental Markets Group, all in New York, United States. In these roles, she focused on integrating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) criteria into financial decision-making and investment strategies.
Role as Non-Residential Fellow at The Aspen Institute
Riddhima Yadav was a Non-Residential Fellow at The Aspen Institute from 2020 to 2021. During her fellowship, she participated in initiatives and discussions aimed at addressing complex social, economic, and environmental challenges. Her involvement at the institute highlights her commitment to contributing to impactful and sustainable policy solutions.
Educational Background and Academic Achievements
Riddhima Yadav holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ethics, Politics, and Economics from Yale University. She also studied Economics and Politics at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge, where she graduated with First honors. Additionally, she completed a summer course in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Development at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Advisory and Board Roles in Climate Strategy and Finance
Riddhima Yadav serves as an advisor and board member for multiple organizations focused on climate strategy and finance. With over a decade of experience in the sustainability and climate sectors, she provides strategic guidance to these organizations. Her work aims to bridge the public and private sectors, promoting systemic solutions in finance, policy, and technology to foster an inclusive global economy.