Kieran Whelan
Senior Environmental & Sustainability Specialist @HSBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Environmental & Sustainability Specialist @HSBC
London, GB
Global Infrastructure Projects: Collaborating with deal teams, risk managers, export credit agencies, banks, and sponsors to mitigate environmental and social risks across the project lifecycle.* Origination to Monitoring: Providing strategic guidance on environmental and social due diligence, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies throughout project development, execution, and post-completion monitoring.* Pragmatic Solutions: Developing and implementing innovative solutions to address complex environmental and social challenges while balancing local regulations, international standards, and stakeholder interests.* Internal Capacity Building: Enhancing internal risk management processes, upskilling colleagues on environmental and social performance, and fostering a culture of sustainability.* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Successfully navigating cross-functional teams to achieve consensus and drive project success.
EDUCATION
University of Auckland
BSc, Biology
University of Auckland
MSc, Environmental Science
SKILLS
ABOUT KIERAN WHELAN
Seasoned environmental and sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience driving sustainable infrastructure development. Proficient in environmental and social risk management, due diligence and impact assessment. Deep understanding of international environmental and social standards in project financing, such as the Equator Principles, OECD Common Approaches, IFC Performance Standards and EU Taxonomy. Currently leading front line environmental and social risk management at HSBC, supporting global infrastructure projects. Committed to delivering sustainable solutions that balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity.Skills:* Infrastructure Finance* Risk Management* Environmental and Social Due Diligence* Environmental and Social Impact Assessment* Environmental and Social Management Systems* International Environmental and Social Standards* Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services* Sustainability Reporting
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