James Wallace

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ABOUT JAMES WALLACE

Expert in sustainability with nearly 20 years experience in financial services, healthcare, non-government organizations and consulting. Award winning in-house delivery from start-ups to the biggest corporations and NGOs in the world. Available for classic consulting, interim support and fractional resourcing (e.g. 1 day per week). Practical, business-focused and simple solutions.Experience and specialisms include- Climate Transition Planning, Climate Strategy, Net Zero/SBT support- Award winning reporting (financial and non-financial) to all best practice standards (CSRD, IFRS, etc)- Delivery of leading ESG rankings/ratings and change management process to achieve- Sensitive business screening and due diligence (led insurance sector development and in multiple organizations) on sustainability, human rights and all ESG issues- Former advisor on biodiversity, natural capital and leader of environmental management in various industries- Extensive supply chain and responsible procurement experience chairing sector initiatives- Business focused stakeholder engagement, double materiality and practical strategy development- Sustainability communications for both internal and external- Advisor on board governance and training on sustainability- Cutting edge work on impact evaluation, financed emissions and love of complex problems- Extensive partnership work with NGO\'s and corporations as well as leading sector initiatives under the United Nations Environment Program- Expertise in insurance, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, banking, asset management, marine, mining, energy and most sectors of the economy