Sustainable and Climate Finance

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Moving capital towards climate and sustainability outcomes.

Typical clients: Investors, financial institutions, multilateral development banks and governments

Each service is available as advisory support or as tailored training for your team.

Selected work

  1. Suva harbour and city centre, FijiClimate risk disclosure guidelines, FijiClimate risk disclosure guidelines for Fiji aligned with the TCFD recommendations, which I am currently developing with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).
  2. Woman farmer in a rice fieldClimate finance assessment, Asian Development BankA climate finance assessment for the Asian Development Bank covering organisations eligible for blended and concessional finance.
  3. Workshop participantsParametric climate insurance, Asian Development BankParametric climate insurance for the Asian Development Bank, as part of climate adaptation and mitigation.
F1

ESG Strategy, Metrics and Reporting

I help organisations set an ESG strategy, choose the metrics that matter and report credibly to investors and stakeholders.

I start with a materiality assessment to identify the issues that matter most to the business and its stakeholders, then set targets and the metrics and data systems to track them. I help organisations report progress in line with recognised frameworks, so investors, lenders and regulators can trust the numbers.

How I work

  1. 1 Materiality
  2. 2 Strategy
  3. 3 Metrics
  4. 4 Report

What I deliver

  • Materiality assessment
  • ESG strategy and targets
  • Metrics and data systems
  • ESG reporting
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F2

Climate Finance (Funding Climate Solutions, TCFD)

I help funders, governments and companies design and access finance for climate solutions, and disclose climate risk in line with the TCFD recommendations.

I assess which organisations and projects are eligible for concessional and blended finance, prepare roadmaps and pipelines for climate funds, and design instruments such as parametric climate insurance. I also develop climate risk disclosure guidelines with regulators, so markets can price climate risk and direct capital to resilience.

How I work

  1. 1 Assess
  2. 2 Design
  3. 3 Mobilise
  4. 4 Disclose

What I deliver

  • Climate finance assessments and roadmaps
  • Project pipelines for climate funds
  • Blended and concessional finance
  • Climate risk disclosure
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F3

Social, Responsible and Impact Investing

I help companies, investors and enterprises invest in ways that deliver lasting benefits for communities and measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.

For companies, I design social investment programmes with communities, such as capacity building, and verify whether existing programmes deliver what they promise. For investors, I integrate environmental, social and governance criteria into investment decisions and help design, measure and manage investments that seek measurable impact.

How I work

  1. 1 Listen
  2. 2 Design
  3. 3 Measure
  4. 4 Report

What I deliver

  • Social investment strategy
  • Community development programmes
  • Independent verification of social investment programmes
  • Responsible investment policies
  • ESG screening and due diligence
  • Impact theses and theories of change
  • Impact metrics
  • Impact reporting
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F4

Investing in Nature Based Solutions

I help design and assess investments that protect and restore nature while delivering benefits for people and the climate.

I assess nature related risks and opportunities, help design solutions such as restoration and sustainable land use, and make sure local communities share fairly in the benefits. I also help investors and governments build frameworks that make nature finance credible and measurable.

How I work

  1. 1 Assess
  2. 2 Design
  3. 3 Share
  4. 4 Monitor

What I deliver

  • Nature related risk and opportunity assessment
  • Design of nature based solutions
  • Community benefit sharing
  • Nature finance frameworks
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F5

Supply Chain Sustainability Auditing

I assess environmental, social and human rights risks across supply chains and support suppliers to improve.

I map where the highest risks sit in the supply chain, audit suppliers against clear criteria, and agree corrective action plans that suppliers can realistically deliver. I also help companies report on their supply chains, including modern slavery statements, in a way that is transparent and credible.

How I work

  1. 1 Map
  2. 2 Audit
  3. 3 Improve
  4. 4 Report

What I deliver

  • Supply chain risk mapping
  • Supplier audits
  • Corrective action plans
  • Modern slavery and transparency reporting
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F6

Just Transition Finance

I help design finance and policy so that the shift to a low carbon economy is fair for workers and communities.

I assess how the transition will affect workers, communities and local economies, engage with them on the options, and design transition plans and finance mechanisms that protect livelihoods and create new opportunities. This is particularly important in regions that depend on mining and fossil fuels.

How I work

  1. 1 Assess
  2. 2 Engage
  3. 3 Plan
  4. 4 Finance

What I deliver

  • Just transition assessments
  • Workforce and community transition plans
  • Finance mechanisms for the transition
  • Stakeholder dialogue
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F7

Capacity Strengthening

I build the skills of teams and institutions to deliver sustainable finance in practice.

I assess training needs, then design and deliver programmes for regulators, banks, companies and public officials, from executive briefings to hands on workshops. I provide practical tools, templates and guidance, and follow up after training so new skills are applied in daily work.

How I work

  1. 1 Assess
  2. 2 Train
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Sustain

What I deliver

  • Training needs assessment
  • Tailored training programmes
  • Tools and guidance
  • Mentoring and follow up
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Need more than one service?

Most engagements combine several services. Tell me about your context and I will tailor the team and approach.