Shantanu Srivastava and Tanya Rana

Shantanu Srivastava is responsible for leading the sustainable finance and climate risk initiatives at IEEFA South Asia. He specializes in the financing, policy, and technology aspects of the Indian electricity market.

Shantanu's primary objective is to contribute to the establishment of a strong sustainable finance ecosystem in the region. He also aims to provide guidance to financial regulators and intermediaries on how to address climate risks and leverage the opportunities presented by the energy transition. Additionally, Shantanu's work involves evaluating listed companies in the Indian energy sector, examining their transition strategies, assessing their financing requirements, and analyzing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profiles. 

Shantanu possesses prior experience in corporate finance and strategy consulting, having collaborated with clients in various industries based in North America and the Middle East. A CFA charter holder, he holds an MBA degree in finance from IMT and an engineering degree from NMIMS University.

Tanya Rana is an Energy Analyst at IEEFA, where she concentrates on India's energy transition, encompassing the decarbonization of industries and the power sector. Her efforts are committed to effectively navigating the complexities associated with transitioning toward a net-zero future.

Previously, during her internship at AuctusESG, Tanya developed a profound understanding of major developments in ESG, Sustainable Finance, and Climate Risk. Engaging in extensive research and reading valuable reports, she gained insights into the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance considerations.

Following her graduation, she spent two years with Ernst and Young (EY) Global Delivery Services in its Assurance vertical, focusing on negotiating and communicating with overseas clients, primarily based in France.

Transitioning from her role as an Auditor at EY, Tanya decided to contribute to the French education sector. In 2020, the French Ministry of Education provided her with the opportunity to serve as an English Language Faculty in Public High Schools in France.

Tanya holds a Bachelor’s degree in the field of commerce from the University of Delhi and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Public Policy from the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, India.