Partner - ESG, Sustainability, and Nature Based Solutions
Dr. Somnath Hazra leads Cognitud's ESG, Sustainability, and Nature-based Solutions practice. He works with organizations to understand how climate, biodiversity, and natural capital influence business decisions, helping them develop sustainability strategies that are grounded in science while remaining practical and commercially relevant.
His perspective has been shaped by decades of work across policy, research, academia, and strategic advisory, giving him a unique ability to connect scientific understanding with real-world business needs. Specializing in climate economics, ecosystem valuation, biodiversity, forestry, and sustainable development, Dr. Hazra helps organizations address complex environmental challenges through integrated, evidence-based approaches. He is particularly passionate about advancing the role of nature as a strategic consideration in business, enabling organizations to make decisions that are informed, balanced, and built for long-term relevance.
