Sean Kidney

Sean Kidney is the CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative, an international NGO working to mobilize debt capital markets for climate solutions. Projects include a green bond definitions and certification scheme with $34 trillion of assets represented on its Board and some 50 organizations involved in its development and governance; advising the EU; and working with the China’s central bank on how to grow green bonds in China. Sean is also a director of the Network for Sustainable Financial Markets, an international group of finance sector professionals, academics and others who see the need for fundamental changes to improve financial market integrity, stability and efficiency. Sean was previously marketing advisor to a number of the largest Australian pension funds. Twitter: @seankidney