Pavan Sukhdev, a scientist by education and an international banker by training, is an environmental economist driven by his passion for sustainability and the invisible economics of nature. His dedication to these fields led to his appointment as head of the United Nations’ Green Economy Initiative and leader of the G8+5 study TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity).
In 2011, Pavan was awarded the McCluskey Fellowship by Yale University, where he taught a graduate course on TEEB and authored the book Corporation 2020-Transforming Business for Tomorrow’s World. This book advocates for four micro-policy and regulatory changes to swiftly transform corporations for a green and equitable future.
As the Founder and CEO of GIST Impact, Pavan collaborates with corporations and investors, leveraging impact economics and technology to uncover the full value contribution of businesses to the world. He has also served on the boards of Conservation International, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and the TEEB Advisory Board. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Blue Planet Prize in 2016 and the Tyler Prize in 2020.
Pavan’s efforts in sustainability and environmental economics highlight the importance of integrating these principles into business practices for a sustainable future.
Pavan Sukhdev, a scientist by education and an international banker by training, is an environmental economist driven by his passion for sustainability and the invisible economics of nature. His dedication to these fields led to his appointment as head of the United Nations’ Green Economy Initiative and leader of the G8+5 study TEEB (The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity).
In 2011, Pavan was awarded the McCluskey Fellowship by Yale University, where he taught a graduate course on TEEB and authored the book Corporation 2020-Transforming Business for Tomorrow’s World. This book advocates for four micro-policy and regulatory changes to swiftly transform corporations for a green and equitable future.
As the Founder and CEO of GIST Impact, Pavan collaborates with corporations and investors, leveraging impact economics and technology to uncover the full value contribution of businesses to the world. He has also served on the boards of Conservation International, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Stockholm Resilience Centre, and the TEEB Advisory Board. His work has earned him several prestigious awards, including the Blue Planet Prize in 2016 and the Tyler Prize in 2020.
Pavan’s efforts in sustainability and environmental economics highlight the importance of integrating these principles into business practices for a sustainable future.
