Ke­dar Ut­tam

I am a Sustainability Researcher working at the intersection of social, management, and environmental sciences. My research helps integrate ESG considerations into ocean financing, ensuring investments create economic value while supporting ocean health and coastal communities. Through my role in the project Making Oceans Count—in collaboration with Hub Ocean and the Green Digital Finance Alliance—I contribute to the development of ESG metrics that reveal ocean-related risks and opportunities. This enables investors and industries to better account for their reliance on ocean ecosystems and to move toward more sustainable practices. I am motivated by the belief that science should not stay on paper. My goal is to bridge knowledge and practice by designing tools, strategies, and teaching cases that support companies and financial institutions in taking responsibility for the ocean’s future, while equipping students with the skills needed to become future sustainability leaders.