Standard Chartered hires Roger Charles, a 25-year sustainability veteran, to lead Corporate & Investment Banking sustainability initiatives.
The bank is targeting at least $1 billion in annual sustainable finance income by 2025 and $300 billion in green and transition finance mobilization by 2030.
Based in Singapore, Charles will work with coverage, product, and sustainability teams to help clients meet decarbonization goals.
Standard Chartered has appointed Roger Charles as Head of Sustainability Initiatives, Coverage, within its Corporate & Investment Banking team.
Charles, an environmental, social, and climate risk specialist, brings more than 25 years of experience across oil and gas, consulting, and banking. He joins from DBS Bank, where he helped shape sustainable and transition finance and drive its net zero strategy across Asia. Prior to that, he held senior roles at DuPont Sustainable Solutions and Tullow Oil.
Based in Singapore, Charles will report to Stella Choe, Global Head of Corporate Coverage. His remit includes supporting coverage and product partners and collaborating with the Group Sustainability team to deliver on clients’ sustainability objectives.
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Standard Chartered has set ambitious goals: achieving at least $1 billion in annual sustainable finance income by 2025 and mobilizing $300 billion in green and transition finance by 2030.
“Scaling sustainable finance remains a key priority for the Bank,” Choe said. “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.”
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