Do you aspire to make a positive impact on the environment and society through your career? If so, you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Sustainability Skill Set podcast.

In this interview, Louis DeMaso sits down with Anmol Vanamali, an accomplished leader in the field of climate and energy policy, international finance, and sustainable infrastructure. Anmol has held multiple director-level positions in global non-profit organizations, such as the Center for Clean Air Policy and Winrock International. Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University's Master of Science in Foreign Service program.

Anmol brings a unique skill set to the conversation, with expertise in green finance and impact investments. He offers valuable insights into the most crucial sustainability issues of our time, including the challenges of achieving sustainable development goals and how we can make progress in both the private and non-profit sectors.

During the interview, Anmol shares his experience and discusses his career path, offering advice to those interested in pursuing a career in sustainability. He emphasizes the importance of finding the right company and manager to work with, charting out a clear plan of focus, and developing a deep understanding of the interrelationships between climate and various parts of the economy or the socioeconomic structures that surround us.

Anmol also talks about the role of top-down leadership in driving change and the importance of stakeholder management in addition to shareholder management. He shares his optimism about the future of sustainable development, noting the growing recognition of the urgency of these issues and the increasing opportunities for young professionals to make an impact.

Don't miss this chance to learn from Anmol's expertise and gain insights into the career paths available in sustainability. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this interview provides valuable advice and inspiration for anyone seeking to make a difference in the world. Listen now to the Sustainability Skill Set podcast and get ready to be inspired!

In this episode, we cover:

1. [00:01:56 ] How did Anmol wind up working in jobs at the intersection of public policy, sustainable finance, and climate change?


2. [00:10:19 ] What is impact investing and how can you start working in the field?


3. [00:23:32 ] Anmol's favorite framework for bringing businesses together to conserve resources.


4. [00:25:59 ] How new schools of thought are creating 'the wild west of management theory'.


5. [00:29:18 ] Where to start if you are young, passionate, and want to have an impact.


6. [00:40:03 ] The three most important steps for us to take to accelerate our transition to a more sustainable world.