UK-based international banking group Standard Chartered announced today the appointment of Roger Charles to its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) team as Head of Sustainability Initiatives, Coverage.
Based in Singapore, Charles will be responsible for supporting CIB’s coverage and product partners and working with Standard Chartered’s Group Sustainability team in helping clients achieve their sustainability goals, as the bank pursues its own sustainability agenda. Standard Chartered announced earlier this year that it achieved $982 million income generation from sustainable finance in 2024, growing by 36% year-over year, and nearing its target to reach at least $1 billion in annual sustainable finance income by 2025. The bank has also set a goal to mobilize $300 billion in green and transition finance by 2030.
Charles joins Standard Chartered after serving as Executive Director at Singapore-based DBS Bank, where he was responsible for shaping sustainable and transition finance as well as its net zero vision across the region. Prior to joining DBS, he worked for consulting firm DuPont Sustainable Solutions, and he also previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank as Executive Director, Environmental and Social Risk Management.
Stella Choe, Global Head of Corporate Coverage, said:
“Scaling sustainable finance remains a key priority for the Bank. Our commitment to sustainability underpins the way we do business, while enabling us to drive long-term value for our clients. I’m confident that Roger’s extensive knowledge and experience will be an asset in supporting the continued growth of our sustainable finance franchise.”
