Global Head of Market Insights, S&P Global Sustainable1
Ms. Mankikar is the Global Head of Market Insights at S&P Global Sustainable1, where she leads a talented team of senior specialists dedicated to generating actionable insights on climate and sustainability for the private sector. Her role enhances S&P Global's reputation as a sustainability leader by managing a team that produces thought leadership content, conducts practitioner research, and builds relationships with industry influencers.
With over 17 years of experience in climate, sustainability and investment, Ms. Mankikar is a recognized leader in aligning commercial and sustainability objectives. Previously, she served as CalPERS’ first Head of Sustainable Investment and Climate Strategy within the Office of the CEO and led the Investment Office’s Research & Integration team on climate and sustainability initiatives across the $460+ billion fund. She is also a co-author of the report “Managing Climate Risk in the U.S. Financial System,” and contributed as a member of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s climate-related market risk subcommittee. Her previous roles include significant work in environmental data as Trucost’s first Head of North America – Financial Institutions, renewable energy as an equity analyst, and nature-based climate solutions as a carbon offset developer.
Ms. Mankikar earned her Bachelor’s and first Master’s degrees in Energy and Environmental Analysis from Boston University. She also holds an International MBA from IE Business School and a Master’s in International Human Rights Law & Business from Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
