In this video, Arsalan Mahtafar, Executive Director of JPMorgan, joins ESG News CEO Matt Bird to discuss JPMorgan’s goals regarding the $10 billion of sustainable finance capital deployed and the role of the Impact Disclosure Taskforce. The conversation focuses on how the Taskforce is working to standardize how companies measure and disclose their impact on sustainable finance and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Arsalan Mahtafar is the Executive Director at JPMorgan’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) and Co-Chair of the Impact Disclosure Taskforce. With a career dedicated to advancing sustainable finance, Mahtafar plays a pivotal role in guiding JPMorgan’s commitment to deploying capital toward sustainable development initiatives, including the bank’s $10 billion sustainable finance target. His work focuses on driving innovation in impact measurement and disclosure, ensuring that companies adopt standardized practices to measure and communicate their contributions to global sustainability goals, particularly the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As Co-Chair of the Impact Disclosure Taskforce, Mahtafar leads efforts to create frameworks that enhance transparency and accountability in corporate sustainability reporting. His leadership is integral to aligning financial strategies with the broader objectives of sustainability, bridging the gap between traditional finance and impact-driven investments. Arsalan Mahtafar’s expertise in sustainable finance and impact measurement has made him a key figure in advancing corporate responsibility and shaping the future of global finance.

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Matt Bird

Matt Bird is the Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of ESG News. He brings 25 years of experience in corporate strategy, media, fintech, and communications, including 15 years specializing in news and journalism. Matt was recognized by the United Nations as #3 of the “Top 10 Most Influential Media Executives for Impact” in 2015 during the launch of the UN SDGs.
He has advised the Sustainable Stock Exchange initiative (SSEI), UNCTAD, and the UN, and hosts event coverage at the World Economic Forum, ADFW, Climate Week NYC, EU Parliament, COP, the Vatican, NASDAQ, NYSE, and more. Matt is a founding board member of the Humanity 2.0 Foundation, a Vatican-based NGO focused on identifying and removing impediments to human flourishing.
He previously rang the NASDAQ Closing Bell in honor of his partnership with NASDAQ OMX to launch the world’s first retail investor targeting and newswire monitoring platform with the NASDAQ Financial Services Group. Matt launched ESG News in 2021, leading coverage of more than 10,000 news stories as of 2026—and truly loves what he does.