I'm a climate change professional, passionate about creating practical and bold policies for important issues. I focus on ESG, climate action, human rights, and foreign policy, aiming for solutions that make society better for everyone.I completed my Master’s in International Relations and Affairs at De Montfort University (UK) with a strong academic record. I've lived in the USA, UK, and India, giving me a diverse global perspective.I bring a set of practical skills to the table, including problem-solving, analyzing situations, resolving conflicts, and understanding geopolitics. I'm also comfortable with public relations, public speaking, private equity, content creation, and managing projects.
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Associate Level 3, CarbonApex Group LtdIndia -
Climate Change FellowAnant School For Climate Action May 2024 - PresentAn immersive program for global climate change solutionaires. It aims to create a community of climate change solution providers who will collaborate and cross-pollinate each other's work. -
Associate Level 3, CarbonApex Group Ltd Jun 2023 - PresentConduct comprehensive carbon footprint assessments for clients across various industries, applying GHG Protocol methodologies to accurately assess organizational carbon footprints across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.Develop data-driven carbon reduction strategies, resulting in measurable environmental and financial benefits for clients.Create Governance strategies and policies for clients in their decarbonization journey -
Business Development AssociateIndia Development Review (Idr) Sep 2022 - Jun 2023• Conceptualized, led, and managed new initiatives for the organization • Built partnerships with international, national, public, and private organizations, identifying growth levers, headwinds, tailwinds• Led and managed institutional and retail fundraising initiatives – content creation, marketing campaigns, partnership development• Conceived, wrote, and edited copy for social media, website, and newsletters • Collaborate with the editorial team on creating new content streams across platforms -
Associate, Climate SolutionsIss Esg Oct 2021 - Nov 2022• Conceptualize, develop and deliver climate solutions with special focus on Net Zero• Evaluate Net Zero frameworks (NZIF,NZAO,NZBA etc), ensuring product offering is in line with market requirements• Assess and develop metrics for Net Zero target setting across all asset classes (Equity, Bonds, Real Estate)• Proactively write and release analyses on prominent issues and topics in climate change, Net Zero and ESG • Engage and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders in Research and Development of next generation of Net Zero products and climate solutions -
Consultant - ApacImpact Consulting Aug 2021 - Oct 2022Impact Consulting is a global network of aspiring and professional consultants, who provide high-quality support for non-profits, social enterprises, and start-ups. -
AnalystKingfish Group Aug 2021 - Oct 2021 -
Senior Research AssociateKingfish Group Nov 2020 - Aug 2021Research● Create investment theses, research strategy, lead due diligence for 55+ complex partner deals across multiple sectors (e.g., Renewable Energy, AI, Environmental Remediation, etc.)● Outperform quarter on quarter goals to achieve highest research impact rating for 95% of deals Account Management● Restructure account management system enabling greater efficiency in deal delivery● Proactively evaluate and engage key business stakeholders, C-suite executives, industry experts, and consultants to serve as advisors, operating partners, and board members on all deals● Benchmark new monthly targets for deal sourcing, on the basis of KPIs like EBITDA, revenue, acquisitions and key market drivers Leadership● Develop and implement a new firm-wide deal tracking system resulting in improved cross-team communication and functionality ● Proactively lead book clubs, mock investment committees, industry primer creation to facilitate training, process improvement, team building, and knowledge sharing at a team and firm level -
Research AssociateKingfish Group Jul 2019 - Jan 2021Pune Area, IndiaKingfish is an investment and advisory firm guided by one core philosophy: the best companies and the best returns are the results of the partnership with highly experienced, high caliber, and high integrity executives.Central to our approach is having a differentiated perspective developed in partnership with proven operating executives. Executives can participate in a range of ways: as advisors, board members, or management team members. We invest as a majority sponsor or alongside a select set of high-performing private equity sponsors. -
Policy AnalystPune International Centre Nov 2018 - Jul 2019Pune Area, IndiaResearch● Conceptualized and produced a national public policy agenda with over 40 experts and advisors● Presented and shared policy document with 12 national political parties for their election manifestos● Contributed to over 15 policy papers on issues at regional, national and international levels such as NGO governance, economic policy, gender disparity, water crisis● Co-authored a paper on climate change and growing affect on water management policiesProject Management● Collaborated with world leaders and experts from national and international organizations, government bodies, and think tanks like the Ministry of External Affairs, IMF, World Bank, Government of India on various local and national projects● Organized & led 40+ events including conferences, book launches, film festivals, community outreach● Led social media platform management, leading to 15% increase in community engagement
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Head EditorDe Montfort University Sep 2017 - Apr 2018● Led and managed the publishing of 10 issues of the university magazine – The Demon● Created, trained, and guided a 20-person team of writers, sub-editors, and artists for the magazine● Liaised with other in-house teams to negotiate and monitor timescales for the publishing process -
Founder And Co-PresidentDmu Model United Nations Society Oct 2015 - May 2017Leicester, United Kingdom• Created first Model United Nations society at De Montfort University • Organize and chair meetings with members• Oversee the recruitment of new members including training and induction• Look over society expenditure and aid Treasurer with the budget• Coordinate and lead one or more teams during conferences and in University activities• Head delegate for society of 50 members at London International Model United Nations conference
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Data AnalystDe Montfort University Oct 2016 - Apr 2017● Proposed, created, and led 5 projects around the UK Higher Education Policy Framework● Led the revision of University policies by conducting research on Black and Minority Ethnic student group grade gaps, which was presented to the Directorate Head● Conducted risk and cost/benefit analysis and business process reviews for University Directorate● Analyzed and presented large data sets with over 15 different parameters, using Tableau software, for different findings of the various research projects managed
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Shagun Agarwal Education Details
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International Relations And Affairs -
2:1 (Upper Class Honors) -
First -
Rims International School And Junior CollegeA-Levels -
Symbiosis International School
Frequently Asked Questions about Shagun Agarwal
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Shagun Agarwal works for Apex Group Ltd
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Shagun Agarwal's current role is Associate Level 3, Carbon.
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Shagun Agarwal attended De Montfort University, De Montfort University, De Montfort University, Rims International School And Junior College, Symbiosis International School.
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