Kevin Bourne

Kevin Bourne is the Head of S&P Global Sustainable1's Investment Research Group.1 He is responsible for setting the firm's global agenda for ESG and climate research across financial markets and investors, supporting S&P Global's broader business visions and product objectives.1

With over 35 years of experience in financial markets, Bourne has spent more than 20 years focusing on sustainable finance and climate risk.3 Prior to his current role, he held several notable positions:

1. Managing Director and Co-Head of Sustainable Finance at IHS Markit12
2. Global Head of Sustainable Investment at LSEG/FTSE Russell12
3. Managing Director and Global Head of Electronic & Portfolio Trading at HSBC12

Bourne's expertise lies in understanding how climate change and ESG factors impact the cost of capital and asset valuations, particularly in light of new regulatory and risk factors.3 He has been instrumental in developing innovative ESG-related products, including:

• Launching a groundbreaking, forward-looking Sovereign ESG data platform at IHS Markit3
• Building a green transition market data company that modeled changes in climate-aligned industrial output for public companies3

His LinkedIn profile (username: kevinbourne) lists his current position as Founder at Vyzrd, indicating a recent career move since leaving S&P Global in June 2023.2