Alex John (pictured) has joined Redwood Bank as its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) manager.
Redwood Bank has made a commitment to ESG objectives in recent years through initiatives including the launch of a special Green Reward for landlords who achieve the highest energy standards.
John, who relocated from Australia to London for the role, expressed his enthusiasm about his appointment.
He said: “Having grown up in regional Australia, nature, the environment and sustainability have always been important to me.
“I was fascinated by how influential the finance sector could be in financing the transition to net zero, supporting the economy and helping the world change positively.
“In order to learn as much about ESG as I could, I spent time at a specialist climate risk and energy management consulting firm.
“While I learned a lot in my time there, it made me realise I missed the mechanics of banking and the finance sector more broadly.
“That, and the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape around ESG, green and sustainable finance, drew me back to banking.”
He added: “I couldn’t resist the chance to move to Redwood when the opportunity arose to join its team.
“It really appealed to me because Redwood is lean and nimble enough to be dynamic and yet at the same time it is big enough to have an impact on ESG.
“The bank recognises that climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing society and takes a proactive approach to its environmental responsibilities.”
