Emma Herd

Chief Executive Officer at Investor Group on Climate Change

Emma Herd is a prominent figure in the field of climate change and sustainability with over 25 years of experience.1 2 She previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) from 2015 to 2021.4 6

Currently, Emma is a Partner of Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young (EY) Oceania, where she co-leads the EY Net Zero Centre.2 3 In this role, she brings her extensive experience to help clients navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and sustainability issues.2

Professional Background

Emma's career has spanned various sectors, including:

Finance and banking
Sustainability and non-financial reporting
Climate change advocacy and policy
Commercial climate change finance and investment

Prior to her role at EY, Emma held several notable positions:

Environment Commissioner with the Greater Cities Commission1 5
Head of Sustainability and Executive Director, Emissions and Environment at Westpac Institutional Bank1

Current Roles and Affiliations

Emma is actively involved in several advisory roles and committees:

Member of the Victorian Government Independent Expert Panel on Interim Targets1
Member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) Technical Advisory Group1
Member of the Queensland Land Restoration Fund Investment Panel1 2
Member of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star Advisory Committee1 2 3
Member of the Queensland Climate Change Advisory Council2

Education and Qualifications

Emma holds a Bachelor of Asian Studies (Thai) with Honors from the Australian National University.1 2 She also has a certification in "Climate Change: Risks and Opportunities for the Finance Sector" from the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative and United Nations Institute for Training and Research.1

Emma Herd is recognized as a regular media contributor on climate matters and a respected voice on climate transition implications for business.2 Her expertise and experience make her a valuable asset in addressing the complex challenges of climate change and sustainability in the business world.