For AU alumna Pooja Aier, Kogod ‘18, embedding sustainable practices into the fabric of major corporations is at the heart of her work. And the best part of the job is the moment the advice truly catches on.
“You see people get that lightbulb moment where they realize ESG and sustainability can be critical to building resilience and achieving long-term financial success," she said. “Catalyzing the conversation and seeing that reaction are my favorite parts of the job.”
As an early hire on Bain Capital’s global environmental, social, and governance—or “ESG”— team, Aier has these conversations daily as she works with companies to develop business models that are good for business, the planet, and the people living on it.
“We are embedding ESG factors into our value creation strategies,” she said of her work. “We’re educating company leaders and helping them take the first step to becoming more sustainable over time.”
Though carving out ESG expertise was not entirely on Aier’s radar from the outset, it’s clear that making a difference was.