Richard joined ICAEW in 2005 to set up the sustainability practice within Reputation and Influence department. During this time Richard has led on the ICAEW’s thought leadership and engagement programme in sustainability.

Mansoor is the newly appointed Chair of ICAEW's Sustainability Committee, a Chartered Accountant and an International Development professional with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors. Following his time at PwC, he worked at FCDO, shaping impact investment, clean energy, and agribusiness markets across Africa and South Asia. He advises governments, investors, and businesses on economic development and sustainability. In recognition of his contributions to international development, Mansoor was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 2021 New Year’s Honours.

James leads UKSIF’s mission to advance sustainable investment and finance in the UK. Since joining in 2020, he has overseen the expansion of its public affairs, communications, and events to influence decision-makers and media on sustainable finance. James also chairs the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA) and serves as Treasurer of Eurosif. Previously, he led climate finance programs at C40 Cities and is a member of the UN SDSN Global Commission for Urban SDG Finance.

Since joining Chatham House in 2020, Chris has worked with partners in China and across Europe to increase understanding of the risks of climate change, in particular ‘cascading’ risks that cross national borders. His research is currently focused on the interactions between geopolitics, trade, climate policies and the energy transition. Previously, Chris worked for an international consortium researching the drivers of entrepreneurship in different contexts. He has also worked in the music industry. Chris holds an MSc in global energy and climate policy from SOAS, University of London.

Riona Bowhay is a Senior Macro-stewardship Analyst at the Aviva Investors Sustainable Finance Centre for Excellence. She works with Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Steve Waygood, to drive systemic change in financial markets. Engaging with policy makers and regulators around the world, the team seeks to address market failures on sustainability issues to support the creation of a sustainable financial system. Riona joined Aviva Investors following six years working in consulting and has deep, practical knowledge on transition plans, non-financial data assurance, TCFD reporting and climate governance.

Alexandre da Rocha Leão drives ecosystem value initiatives at Natura, where he co-developed the Integrated Profit & Loss (iP&L) framework to align financial performance with positive societal and environmental impact. With a background in Industrial Engineering and a Master’s in International Management, Alexandre brings 10 years of experience dedicated to redefining economic value as a regenerative force, specializing in sustainability governance and impact valuation to further Natura’s leadership in transformative business practices.

Rosie Dunscombe (FCA), founder of Blue Crane Consulting, specialises in integrating sustainability into accounting and business strategy. A Chartered Accountant with a Masters in environmental economics, she has 20 years of experience in accounting and sustainability. Her work includes sustainability training for accountants, finance integration, and capitals assessments. Rosie authored the ICAEW’s Sustainability Certificate, led the Capitals Coalition’s Biodiversity Guidance, and serves on the International Sustainability Standards Board’s Technical Reference Group.

Richard has been Carbon Tracker’s policy and government affairs adviser since 2014 and in 2023 joined as the Head of Policy and Engagement. He has worked on the climate and energy agenda, as a policymaker and as a private sector advisor, for 15 years. A former head of international energy policy at the UK Foreign Office, Richard has also been JPMorgan’s European Advisor on Energy and Climate Change, the Executive Director of the Climate Markets and Investment Association (CMIA), and the Head of Energy and Environment at Inline Policy..

In Richard's current role, he collaborates with trustees, advisers, and fund managers to share knowledge and foster best practices. With 30 years of experience in the pensions industry, Richard’s expertise spans consulting, executive management, and board/trustee roles. He has held prominent positions, including Managing Director of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Partner at PwC and executive roles at TPT Retirement Solutions.

William is a Sustainability Services Lead for Forvis Mazars in the UK, having joined Forvis Mazars in South Africa in 2017. William is an IEMA certified carbon footprint analyst and has 18 years' experience working in Sustainability. William advises companies and organisations of all sizes across different sectors on their ESG, Human Rights and Net Zero journeys, based on best practice and aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP's). 

Karen leads the policy and advocacy work at CA ANZ on corporate governance, anti-money laundering, and sustainability. She represents CA ANZ on various Australian and global councils and co-chairs the GAA Sustainability working group. Karen is a non-executive director on the UN Global Compact Network Australia Board and member of the Australian Government’s Nature Finance Council. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with Worley Parsons, Ernst and Young in Sydney, and Deloitte in London.

Graeme Nicholls is Technical Manager at the Capitals Coalition, and one of the co-authors of the recently published Beta Framework for Integrated Decision-Making. Graeme has spent the last 8 years providing policy advice to the European Commission on topics relating to nature restoration, nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation, and natural capital. Joining the Coalition earlier this year, Graeme focuses on advancing the adoption of multi-capital (produced, natural, human and social capital) approaches.

Marwan Patrick is the Wellbeing Area Issue Lead at Business in the Community (BITC). His mission is to enhance employee wellbeing through evidence-based strategies and data-driven approaches. Marwan collaborates with organisations to create a healthier work environment, leveraging the power of science and data. Working with a leadership team comprised of business leaders dedicated to workplace employee wellbeing, he helps drive a positive change in the working environment across the UK. 

Ms. Fauzia Safdar Khan is an expert in finance, sustainability, and business strategy. She holds an MBA from the University of Leicester, focusing on sustainability's integration with brand equity and marketing. Ms. Khan has extensive experience in ESG consultancy, financial risk management, business advisory and sustainability reporting, bridging financial objectives with sustainable practices.

Carolien Samson is the Head of Sustainable Banking for Oxbury Bank which encompasses all elements of sustainability both internal and external for the Bank. Oxbury, with its head office in Chester, started trading in 2021 as a fintech bank focused on the food and agricultural sector and financing the rural economy in the United Kingdom. She has degrees in Town and Regional Planning, Economics and Development Practice from the University of Pretoria and a law degree from the University of South Africa. 

Rob is the founder and Managing Director of RedLines. He has been at the forefront of integrating climate risk analytics into the company's offerings. His strategic inputs over the past 15 years have not only expanded the business internationally but have also positioned RedLines as a pivotal contributor to climate risk management for blue-chip companies. 

Ian Thomson has held prestigious positions at several universities. His 34-year research career spans cleaner technology, stakeholder engagement, risk governance, and more. He has advised on sustainability for the IPCC, Scottish Parliament, and UN agencies. Currently, he focuses on carbon accountability and operationalising the SDGs for business. In 2019, he was named BAFA Distinguished Academic of the Year.

Ellie is a project manager for sustainability consulting engagements at Forvis Mazars. She has specific experience assessing the impact of climate-related risk on business strategy and financial planning, climate risk modelling, and reporting in line with the TCFD. During her time at Forvis Mazars she has played an instrumental role in developing tools and methodologies for global teams to use in the delivery of Responsible Supply Chain, Net Zero and TCFD Reporting services.