Aviva creates climate policy head role
Aviva Investors has appointed Nick Molho in a newly-created role of head of climate policy.
Molho would help develop and deliver Aviva Investors’ macro stewardship programme, with an emphasis on promoting the net zero transition at a sectoral level, as well as help to identify and advocate for specific Government policies in sectors such as energy, heavy industry, aviation and shipping.
Reporting to Steve Waygood, chief responsible investment officer, he would formally begin the role in June.
He joined Aviva Investors from UK firm Aldersgate Group where he led the strategic direction of the firm for eight years covering climate and environmental policy.
Waygood said: “Nick is a hugely respected figure on a broad range of sustainability issues, and I have long admired his work at the Aldersgate Group and before. He brings an unrivalled amount of expertise in this field. His experience of engaging with companies, financial institutions, regulators, governments and policymakers will be invaluable.
“I am greatly looking forward to working more closely with him and continuing to advance our macro stewardship programme, which has considerable potential to help power the transition towards a sustainable future.”
Molho added: “Aviva Investors is an organisation I hold in high regard, and one which has been taking material action to shape the transition towards a sustainable future from within the private sector by actively engaging with real economy businesses and financial institutions, as well as with global governments, regulators and standard setters.
“Such activity is critical in ensuring capital flows into the right activities in the global economy and leads to meaningful change.”
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