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Bill Hartnett

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Responsible Investment Leaders are investment/asset managers that rank in the top 20% of all organisations assessed by the Responsible Investment Scorecard, demonstrating leading practice through their commitment to responsible investing; explicit consideration of ESG factors in investment decision-making; strong and collaborative stewardship; and transparency in reporting, including the societal and environmental outcomes achieved.

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Responsible Investors are investment/asset managers that score at least 15 out of 20 on the Responsible Investment Scorecard (but are not within the top 20% of assessed organisations), with a commitment to responsible investing; explicit consideration of ESG factors in investment decision-making; strong and collaborative stewardship; and transparency in reporting, including the societal and environmental outcomes achieved.

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I am a highly-respected ESG pioneer and leader with 20+ years successful career in all aspects of responsible investment, stewardship and impact with particular strengths in climate change gained in both Australia and the UK. I possess an exceptional track record working with clients to incorporate ESG issues into investment processes across multiple asset classes to deliver strong returns and positive real-world impact. Additionally, I draw upon extensive strategy and communication approaches that enable clients to navigate and position themselves for success in the highly attractive but increasingly complex field of responsible investment. Available for specific projects or on retainer as part-time general ESG resource. Core Competencies • RI, impact, climate change and stewardship: governance, strategy development and implementation • Extensive experience in ESG regulation environment including TCFD, Taxonomy, SFDR and ISSB • Communication and positioning to navigate greenwashing concerns • Gap analysis - deep knowledge of best global and ANZ practices in ESG with strong profile and networks • Evaluation of ESG data and reporting providers • Deep and extensive ESG subject matter expertise • Sustainable and impact product design • Extensive Board representation Professional Experience: Bill Hartnett – ESG and Sustainable Investment Advisory Services; 2021 – Present; London/Sydney Aberdeen Standard Investments – ESG Stewardship & Investment Director; 2019 – 2021; London Local Government Super/Active Super – Head of Responsible Investment; 2010 – 2019; Sydney Innovest ESG (now MSCI ESG Research) – Managing Director, Asia Pacific; 2005 – 2009; Sydney Westpac/Challenger - Various; 1994-2002; Sydney Board Positions: Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), 2013-2019 Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC), 2011- 2019 Regnan Governance Research & Engagement, 2010-2015

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