Managing Director, Climate & Sustainability at Eurasia Group; Strategic Advisor on Climate Risk

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Shari Friedman Biography

Shari Friedman leads Eurasia Group's climate and sustainability coverage, focusing on environmental and social policies and on trends affecting energy companies, industrial production, retail, supply chains, technology companies, agribusiness, and financial institutions. Friedman and her team work across regions and sectors to help clients understand evolving policies and how they will affect clients' businesses today and in the future.

Friedman has been involved with climate and sustainability issues for over 25 years. She worked for the US government during the Kyoto negotiations and moved on to roles in venture capital, consulting, and banking. Immediately prior to joining Eurasia Group, Friedman worked at the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, where she led climate strategy and managed a team of industry specialists focused on renewable energy, green buildings, battery storage, sustainable waste, electric vehicles, low-carbon cities, and emerging green technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture storage and utilization. Friedman received a bachelor's degree in political science and music from Tufts University and a master in public policy from Georgetown University.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/30/2025.

Shari Friedman Speaking Topics

  • Navigating the Transition: How Evolving Climate Policies are Shaping Global Business Strategy

    As government regulations and market expectations around climate and sustainability rapidly evolve, businesses face unprecedented pressure to adapt. In this engaging session, Shari Friedman, head of Eurasia Group’s climate and sustainability practice, draws on her decades of experience spanning international climate negotiations, development finance, and investment in emerging green technologies. She will outline key policy trends across major sectors and explain what they mean for companies' risk exposure and growth opportunities. Shari will also offer practical strategies to help organizations future-proof their operations, expand into new markets, and maintain a competitive edge in a carbon-constrained world.

    Invite Shari to speak at your event, and your audience will come away with:

    • A clear understanding of pressing climate and sustainability trends shaping global business
    • Insight into policy and regulatory shifts on the horizon, region by region
    • Practical frameworks for integrating sustainability and resilience into your organization’s core strategy

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  • What topics does Shari Friedman speak about?

    Shari Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Climate Change, Energy, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Finance, Geopolitics, Sustainability, World Affairs
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Shari Friedman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navigating the Transition: How Evolving Climate Policies are Shaping Global Business Strategy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shari Friedman for your event is available upon request. Shari Friedman generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Craig, Kate Brandt, Michael Shellenberger, Katharine Hayhoe and Naoko Ishii. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shari Friedman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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