Jane Ambachtsheer

Global Head of Sustainability, BNP Paribas Asset Management

Jane is Global Head of Sustainability at BNPP AM, where she leads the firm’s ambitious approach to sustainable investment. This is empowered by the firm’s Sustainability Centre, which undertakes innovative research and policy development, guides BNPP AM’s investment stewardship and industry engagement activities, and supports investment teams in accessing, integrating and reporting on ESG factors. On the business side, Jane is responsible for BNPP AM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach, ensuring the firm’s day-to-day activities reflect the high standards it expects from companies. Jane is a member of BNPP AM’s Global Investment and Executive Committees, sits on the Board of BNPP AM Europe, and the board of sustainable forestry firm IWC (where BNPP AM is majority owner). An active industry participant, Jane was a founding member of the TCFD (the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosures). Before joining BNPP AM in 2018, Jane spent 18 years with global investment consultancy Mercer, where she was Partner and founder of the firm’s Responsible Investment business. Jane regularly researches, writes and speaks on topics addressing the intersection of sustainability and climate with finance and investment. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School, holds a Master of Social Science from the University of Amsterdam and a Bachelor of Economics and English literature with honours from York University.

Speaker Sessions

(Invitation-Only) Under Pressure: Balancing Climate and Sustainability Risk with ROI

Session Date
Tuesday, Feb 11 2025 | 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
Featuring
Jane Ambachtsheer Global Head of Sustainability, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Dan Zilnik Partner, Sustainability Strategy, EY
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