David Russell
Chair of the Board of Directors, Transition Pathway Initiative
David is the Chair of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), which assesses corporate preparedness for the transition to a low carbon future. prior to this, David was Head of Responsible Investments at USS, the UK's largest pension fund, with responsibility for all aspects of RI strategy development and implementation. David has also been Environmental Manager for a retail company, and was for five years a university lecturer in Environmental Management.
David is a former Board member of the UNPRI, was involved in the governance of the IIGCC from its inception, and is a member of the FTSE/Russell Sustainable Investment Advisory Committee.
All Sessions by David Russell
CLIMATE CHANGE – PANEL
Moving from portfolio decarbonization to real-world climate transition
- Enabling transition across whole economies, including emerging markets
- Shaping credible transition planning and identifying companies that are moving toward decarbonization
- Moving from net-zero pledges to credible transition pathways
- Decarbonizing portfolio vs decarbonizing high emitting companies
- Balancing portfolio decarbonization with real-world emissions reductions
- Discussing the importance of active engagement to support and influence carbon-intensive companies to transition
- Highlighting the need for transparent reporting to demonstrate actual emissions impact over time
- Understanding how investors can balance climate commitments with financial performance and market realities