Vaibhav Pratap Singh is the Executive Director of the Climate and Sustainability Initiative (CSI). His vision for CSI is to help economies in Asia and Africa transition to a low-carbon future while ensuring that this change is just and equitable for all stakeholders. Before joining CSI, Vaibhav led several key programs at the intersection of finance, power, and transport, collaborating with research institutions and stakeholders in India and abroad. His previous work focused on designing instruments to facilitate clean energy financing, net zero modelling, and credit ratings for banks and NBFcs in the country.Vaibhav’s pivotal research has made a significant impact on understanding the financial roadmap necessary for India to achieve its ambitious climate goals and achieve net zero. His innovative work in repurposing coal assets can provide a pathway for economies weaning away from fossil fuel based power generation.Furthermore, his development of cutting-edge financial tools has accelerated the adoption of renewable energy sources in India.

During his tenure at the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), he has solidified his expertise in sustainability and finance. Early in his career, Vaibhav's analytical insights in corporate credit ratings provided a robust foundation for understanding financial risks and opportunities in the sustainability landscape.