Astha Ummat
About Astha Ummat
Astha Ummat is the Vice President of ESG Investment Management at Temasek in New York, with extensive experience in both public and private sectors, including roles at Centerbridge Partners and NITI Aayog.
Current Role at Temasek
Astha Ummat is currently serving as Vice President, ESG Investment Management at Temasek in New York, United States. In this role, she is responsible for integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions and managing the firm's ESG strategies to ensure sustainable and responsible investing. Her work involves collaborating with portfolio companies to improve their ESG performance and aligning investment practices with global sustainability standards.
Previous Experience at Centerbridge Partners
Before joining Temasek, Astha Ummat held several positions at Centerbridge Partners, L.P. Notably, she served as Director of ESG from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, she was an ESG Integration Specialist, Senior Associate, from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure at Centerbridge, she worked on integrating ESG considerations into the firm's investment processes and strategy. Her contributions helped shape the firm’s ESG policies and fostered greater sustainability across its portfolio.
Educational Background
Astha Ummat has an extensive academic background, which includes a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Energy and Resource Management from Columbia | SIPA, completed from 2016 to 2018. She also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Economics, Environmental Economics, and Resource Economics from TERI School of Advanced Studies, obtained between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematics from Lady Shri Ram College For Women, where she studied from 2007 to 2010.
Experience in Public and Private Sectors
Astha Ummat brings a diverse range of experiences from both public and private sectors to her professional endeavors. She worked as a Consultant for Energy and Climate Change at NITI Aayog, Government of India, from 2013 to 2016. In the private sector, she has held various roles, notably at Centerbridge Partners, where she significantly contributed to the firm’s ESG integration. Her cross-sector expertise allows her to navigate and align the goals of public policies with private sector sustainability practices.
Participation in UNLEASH Innovation Lab
In 2019, Astha Ummat participated in the UNLEASH Innovation Lab for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) held in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. She focused on SDG 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Her involvement in this initiative underscores her commitment to advancing global energy solutions and promoting sustainability at a broader level.