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• Appointment aligns with Nuveen’s expanded Global Infrastructure Investment Platform.• Papamantellos brings over 17 years of clean energy and investment leadership from RWE.• Move reflects growing institutional momentum toward large-scale...
A Leadership Transition at Apollo Apollo Global Management has named Jaycee Pribulsky as Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective October 1, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the...
A Life Devoted to Nature Dr Jane Goodall, the world’s most renowned primatologist and conservationist, died Wednesday at 91 while on a speaking tour in California, the Jane Goodall Institute...
Singapore signals next stage in sustainable finance strategy The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed Abigail Ng as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), effective 6 October 2025, marking...
A Global Platform Backed by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) initiative has opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program,...
New Leadership in San Francisco San Francisco-based Generate Capital, the public benefit corporation specializing in sustainable infrastructure, has appointed David Crane as its new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Crane...
TRIIBE is a nonprofit founded in 2024, is focused on helping established college-student-run nonprofit founders scale impact. TRIIBE has already formed a community rooted in resilience, compassion, and action. Most...
Paris-based Strategist Joins ClimeFi ClimeFi, a specialist in carbon removal portfolio design, has named Antoine Poulallion as its new Head of Strategy. The move comes as demand for credible, scalable...
Chestnut Carbon has appointed Brian DiMarino as Chief Operating Officer, a move the company says will advance its mission to scale nature-based carbon removal solutions and strengthen its leadership bench....
Standard Chartered has appointed Roger Charles as Head of Sustainability Initiatives, Coverage, within its Corporate & Investment Banking team. Charles, an environmental, social, and climate risk specialist, brings more than...
Diene Keita of Guinea has been appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. She will serve with the rank of United Nations...
Westpac has appointed Michael Chen as its Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer, placing him at the center of the bank’s climate action and broader ESG strategy. Chen, who joined Westpac in...
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche vice chairman André Hoffmann have been appointed interim co-chairs of the World Economic Forum (WEF) as the institution enters a critical period of transition....
UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the UN’s global corporate sustainability initiative, has elected Shobha Meera as treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera, chief corporate responsibility...
David Fogarty has been appointed Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Singapore (UNGCNS), effective 1 October 2025. He joins after 14 years at CBRE, where he most recently...
Pandion Asset Management, a U.S. SEC-registered investment adviser committed to building responsible investment solutions tailored for institutional allocators, announced that Horatio H. Sparkes has joined the firm as Senior Director...
Deutsche Bank has appointed Esra Turk as its first-ever Global Head of Sustainable Finance, a new position created to expand and lead the bank’s sustainable finance activities across markets. Turk...
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has appointed Mona Naqvi as Managing Director, Research, Advocacy & Standards, effective 8 September 2025. Naqvi will report directly to President and...
Sweep, the leading SaaS platform for sustainability performance and ESG data management, has appointed Freddie House as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). The appointment comes as Sweep accelerates global expansion and...
Petrobras has elected Angélica Garcia Cobas Laureano as Executive Director of Energy Transition and Sustainability, further advancing the company’s strategic focus on decarbonization and clean energy while achieving a historic...
The Board of responsAbility Investments AG has appointed Nadia Nikolova as its next CEO, effective 1 September 2025, pending regulatory approval. She joins from Allianz Global Investors, where she was...
The UN Global Compact Network USA has named Amanda Gardiner as its new Executive Director, signaling a strategic push to expand its impact and engagement with the U.S. private sector...
InnoEnergy has named Emma Nehrenheim as Managing Director of the European Battery Alliance (EBA), an initiative backed by the European Commission to build Europe’s battery value chain and industrial resilience....
Schneider Electric has appointed Esther Finidori as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 1 June 2025, marking a strategic move to bolster its sustainability leadership at the highest level. Finidori...
Lululemon has appointed Noel Kinder, Nike’s former Chief Sustainability Officer, as Senior Vice President of Sustainability, signaling a renewed push to accelerate its impact agenda and ESG performance. Kinder, who...
Jean Rogers, a leading voice in sustainable finance and former Blackstone executive, has joined Pegasus Capital Advisors as Senior Operating Advisor. Her appointment marks a strategic move by Pegasus to...
JP Morgan has named Kai-Christian Nerger as its new Head of Green Economy Banking for Europe, a move that strengthens the bank’s green finance leadership amid a shifting global climate...
State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), which oversees €4.1 trillion in assets, has named Hannah Shoesmith as Managing Director and Head of Sustainability Stewardship to lead its latest ESG initiative—a newly...
Inter IKEA Group has officially appointed Lena Julle as its Chief Sustainability Officer, effective 1 May 2025, reinforcing its commitment to net-zero emissions and circular business transformation. Julle, a 30-year...
Klaus Schwab, the founder and long-serving Chair of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has officially stepped down from his role and membership on the Board of Trustees. “Following my recent...
Wendy Berman has been named the permanent Chair of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), effective May 5, 2025. The announcement comes at a pivotal time, as the CSSB prepares...
General Motors has appointed Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), tapping a seasoned ESG leader from Dell Technologies to steer the automaker’s environmental and social strategy. The...
EcoVadis, a leader in sustainability intelligence for global supply chains, has appointed Dexter Galvin as its new Climate Ambassador, marking a strategic move to fast-track corporate decarbonization initiatives. A recognized...
Carbon Direct has appointed Rory Jacobson as Head of Policy, reinforcing its leadership in carbon management with one of the most experienced voices in U.S. carbon removal policy. Jacobson most...
Edmond de Rothschild has appointed Eric de Tessières as Group Chief Sustainability Officer, reinforcing its longstanding ESG commitment. He reports directly to Deputy CEO Cynthia Tobiano and began the role...
Japan’s MUFG has named Stephen Jennings as its first Chief Sustainability Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), enhancing its efforts to guide clients toward sustainable business models....
Helin Cox, a seasoned chemical engineer known for scaling critical climate technologies globally, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer at Climeworks. Her extensive expertise spans technology commercialization, industrial scale-up, and...
BDO has appointed Jonathan (Jono) Szoke as Director to head its expanding ESG due diligence practice within the Deal Advisory team. Szoke, holding a master’s degree in environmental management, brings...
Swedish renewable energy developer OX2 has appointed Rebecca Karlsson as the new Chief Communications and Sustainability Officer. Karlsson, previously Head of Sustainability at OX2, has been with the company for...
NorthStandard named Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability, reinforcing the marine insurer’s strategic focus on ESG. Kwiatkowska joins from Fintel plc, where she was Head of ESG and...
Morningstar Sustainalytics has appointed David Pagliaro as Chief Strategy & Product Officer, tasked with overseeing global product strategy and execution. He will report to Ron Bundy, CEO of Morningstar Indexes...
Leadership for the Next Growth Phase Puro.earth, a leading carbon removal marketplace, has appointed Jan-Willem Bode as President. With a deep background in sustainability, Bode co-authored the first Gold Standard,...
I Squared Capital has appointed Ben Harper as Managing Director, Head of Sustainability, reinforcing its commitment to responsible investing. Based in Miami, Harper will lead environmental sustainability, climate risk, and...
Measurabl, the leading sustainability data management platform for real estate, has appointed Aislinn McCarry as Director of EMEA, reinforcing its strategic push to meet surging demand for investment-grade ESG data...
In an ESG News exclusive interview with Lawrence Paramasivam, the Senior Executive Director of Policy & Legal at the FSRA during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), highlighted UAE’s Strategic Evolution...
Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Mika Kania as Head of Sustainability Advisory for Asia Pacific, underscoring the firm’s commitment to advancing sustainability in the real estate sector. Kania, based in...
South Pole Names Dara Olufon as Co-Head of Global Climate Advisory South Pole, a leader in carbon asset development and climate consultancy, has appointed Dara Olufon as Co-Head of its...
Jenn Bonine, CEO of Valhalla Capital Consortia, discusses their ESG-focused funding strategy ($5m – $20m) for small business founders with ESG News CEO Matt Bird at the World Economic Forum....
BlackRock has named Louise Kooy-Henckel as its new EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions (STS), reinforcing its commitment to ESG-driven investment strategies. Why it matters: Kooy-Henckel’s appointment comes at...
Elena Valderrábano, Chief Sustainability Officer of Telefónica, has been honored with the CSO Sustainable Supply Chain Award at the Futur/io CSO Awards Europe in recognition of her leadership in driving...
Microsoft’s Sustainability Progress Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft, reflects on the company’s sustainability journey as it reaches the five-year midpoint toward its 2030 carbon-negative, water-positive, and zero-waste commitments. Microsoft’s...
Climate First Bank has named Chris Castro as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. Castro, a recognized sustainability leader, previously served in the Biden-Harris Administration as Chief...
Datamaran, a leader in ESG governance software, has named Sebastian Hempstead as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). This follows a $33 million Series C funding round in September 2024,...
HSBC has appointed Julian Wentzel as its new Group Chief Sustainability Officer, the bank announced Friday. Wentzel, who joined HSBC in 2015, had been serving in the role on an...
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has announced Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as the company’s new Group President and CEO, replacing Mads Nipper. Errboe will officially assume...
Greentown Labs has named Georgina Campbell Flatter as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a $4 million funding round and board restructuring. Flatter’s background spans entrepreneurship, climate innovation, and nonprofit...
BDO has appointed Hannah Routh as Head of Sustainability and ESG, positioning her to lead and expand the firm’s ESG services, including reporting, assurance, climate advisory, and sustainable finance. Routh,...
Shein, a global leader in fast fashion, has appointed Mustan Lalani as its Global Head of Sustainability. The move reflects Shein’s increasing focus on sustainability amid growing scrutiny of its...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Gianpiero Nacci as its Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery (CSD), effective 1 January 2025. This appointment comes as...
Mars, Incorporated, the global maker of brands like Pedigree, M&M’s, and Ben’s Original, announced the appointment of Alastair Child as Chief Sustainability Officer, effective February 3, 2025. Alastair, currently Vice...
CHEP, a Brambles company recognized as the #4 Most Sustainable Company in the world by TIME Magazine, continues to lead in environmental impact with the appointment of Sandra Elizabeth Leyva...
In an exclusive interview with Marina Bird, Managing Director of ESG News Corp, Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of the Global Climate Finance Center (GCFC) during Abu Dhabi Finance Week, outlined...
AXA XL has appointed Katherine Gerber as Head of Energy Transition in the Americas. Reporting to Jon Tellekamp, Chief Underwriting Officer for Construction & Energy, Gerber will spearhead initiatives to...
ERM, the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, has launched the Council on Sustainability Transformation to drive corporate progress on sustainability amid economic and political pressures. The Council brings together senior...
Aon a global professional services leader, has appointed John Neal as Global Chairman of Climate Solutions and Global CEO of Reinsurance, effective after his notice period concludes. Neal’s role focuses...
Lauren Smart has been appointed Head of S&P Global Sustainable1, taking on the leadership role as the business merges with S&P Global Commodity Insights to create an expanded Energy Transition...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has appointed David Kennedy as its new CEO after a competitive global recruitment process. Kennedy, a seasoned leader in sustainability and climate strategy, will...
A New Chapter in Sustainability Leadership Chris Leong, who has served as Schneider Electric’s Chief Marketing Officer for 10 years, has been appointed Chief Sustainability Officer effective January 2025. In...
Leadership Transition at Terrascope Terrascope, a global leader in carbon measurement and decarbonization, appointed Felipe Daguila as its new CEO, effective January 7, 2025. Daguila, who joined the company in...
Heidrick & Struggles has expanded its Climate & Sustainability Practice, reinforcing its commitment to global leadership in climate solutions. The expansion, led by Global Head Scott Atkinson, adds four senior...
Trane Technologies a global climate innovator, has named Mauro Atalla as its new Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, effective January 5, 2025. Atalla will lead the company’s product development, innovation,...
Vanguard Renewables has appointed Michael O’Laughlin as its Chief Executive Officer, tasking him with accelerating the national growth of its Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion platform. O’Laughlin, an experienced leader in...
Robin Hodess to Lead GRI as CEO The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has appointed Robin Hodess as its new CEO, effective February 2025. Hodess, currently Chief of Strategy and Impact...
Mirova, a sustainability-focused investment manager under Natixis Investment Management, has launched an integrated real assets platform combining its Energy Transition Infrastructure, Natural Capital, and Private Equity businesses. The platform, effective...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Harry Boyd-Carpenter as Managing Director of its Sustainable Infrastructure Group (SIG), a key division covering municipal infrastructure, transport, and energy....
Matthew Chan has joined Flint Global as a Partner in their Asia Pacific team based in Hong Kong. Chan comes from J.P. Morgan, where he established the firm’s Corporate Sustainability...
CBRE IM strengthens sustainability leadership CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has named George Crone as Sustainability Lead for UK Direct Investments, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net-zero and advancing its...
Leadership Transition at HSBC HSBC has announced the appointment of Julian Wentzel as Interim Group Chief Sustainability Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Wentzel, currently Head of Global Banking for the...
Expanding PwC Greece’s ESG Vision PwC Greece has appointed Antonios Tsiligiannis as its ESG, Sustainability & Climate Change Manager, positioning itself to strengthen its leadership in sustainable initiatives and urban...
SAP’s New Global Sustainability Lead SAP has named Matthias Medert as its Global Head of Sustainability, a role that underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability within its operations and...
Hilkka Komulainen Leads Sustainability and Impact Initiatives Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has named Hilkka Komulainen as its new Global Head of Sustainability and Impact, effective November 25, 2024. Komulainen, based in...
Starbucks Welcomes New Sustainability Leader Starbucks has appointed Marika McCauley Sine as its new Chief Sustainability Officer, effective November 18, 2024. The former Mars Inc. executive succeeds Michael Kobori, who...
John Veech to Lead SP in Addressing U.S. Infrastructure Challenges Sustainability Partners (“SP”), a Public Benefit Company known for sustainable infrastructure funding and deployment across the U.S., announced the appointment...
Amanda Young, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Abrdn, has joined the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) as a Senior Advisor. With over a decade of experience in sustainability and responsible...
Denham Capital has appointed Justin DeAngelis as Global Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, following four years as Partner & Co-Head of Denham Sustainable Infrastructure (DSI) alongside Scott Mackin. DeAngelis, who boasts...
Follow ESG News on Linkedin DBS Bank has appointed Shilpa Gulrajani as its new Head of Sustainable Finance for Institutional Banking. Gulrajani joins DBS after more than two decades with BNP...
Amcor, a leader in responsible packaging, has announced two major executive appointments aimed at propelling organic growth and enhancing sustainability across its operations. Fred Stephan, former President of Amcor Flexibles...
LGT Wealth Management, a top wealth manager in the UK, has appointed Phoebe Stone as its first Chief Sustainability Officer (UK), underscoring its commitment to sustainability and advancing its Net...
Key Impact Points: MSCI Inc. has appointed Dr. Richard Mattison as Head of ESG and Climate, starting October 29. Mattison, who brings extensive experience in sustainable finance, will be responsible...
Key Impact Points: JPMorgan Chase & Co. has bolstered its climate advisory services by appointing Dr. Sarah Kapnick, former Chief Scientist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),...
The CSO at a Crossroads, a BSR report, highlights the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) as they face new pressures and opportunities. CSOs have transitioned from entrepreneurial pioneers...
Key Impact Points: The UK government has appointed Ruth Davis OBE as the country’s first Special Representative for Nature, signaling its commitment to addressing the global biodiversity crisis. This announcement...
Key Impact Points: Why it matters: With sustainability becoming a global priority, Oliver Wyman has strengthened its Climate & Sustainability practice in the Middle East, India, and Africa by appointing...
Meet the sustainability champions making the Middle East a blueprint for green practices Forbes Middle East has released its second annual list of the region’s sustainability leaders, recognizing the trailblazers...
A Comprehensive Guide to Carbon Credit Strategy for CSOs Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) are increasingly turning to carbon markets to support their decarbonization efforts. However, without clear objectives and a...
Microsoft is doubling down on its commitment to sustainability with the formation of a new supplier decarbonization team. This initiative aims to tackle the rising carbon footprint associated with the...
Rockwell Automation Appoints Emmanuel Guilhamon as VP of Sustainability Rockwell Automation, the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Emmanuel Guilhamon as Vice President of Sustainability, effective...
Aramex Boosts Sustainability with New CSO Appointment Aramex, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has appointed Manosij Ganguli as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. This move signals Aramex’s deepening commitment...
Uber Technologies has appointed Rebecca Tinucci, former Tesla executive, as its Global Head of Sustainability. Starting on September 16, Tinucci will spearhead Uber’s ambitious goal to electrify its fleet by...
The Better Cotton Council has appointed new leadership, with Bill Ballenden, Head of Sustainability and Innovation at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Cotton, and Tamar Hoek, Senior Policy Director for Sustainable...
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