Meryam Omi joins the TransitionZero Board

London, UK, 8 June, 2021: Meryam Omi, who is Legal and General Investment Management’s Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment Strategy, has been named as a trustee on TransitionZero’s board.

Omi has over 16 years of experience in asset management, notably leading the launch of L&G’s Future World Funds. The funds, which are L&G’s flagship climate solutions funds, have grown in assets worth $6bn in the three years since launch. Omi also led the organisation’s award-winning Climate Impact Pledge programme, aimed at driving tangible climate actions from investee companies globally.

Currently, Omi is responsible for developing investment solutions at Legal & General and has also been appointed as one of COP26’s UN High Level Champions for Climate Action, leading Race to Zero campaigns in the finance sector. She also sits on the board of the Climate Group and is an Associate Fellow at Chatham House.

TransitionZero has appointed Omi to help grow the organisation’s footprint in the financial sector. The appointment follows a number of key hires for the organisation, including former Wood Mackenzie and IHS Markit analyst Jacqueline Tao, based in Singapore, and former Occidental engineer Alex Truby, based in the US.

Matthew Gray, Co-CEO of TransitionZero commented:

“Meryam has an impressive track record of building successful climate-focused solutions in the finance sector. Her deep knowledge and expertise will be instrumental for us to draw upon as we look to grow TransitionZero’s presence in this space. We are thrilled to have her on our Board.”

Meryam Omi commented on her appointment:

“The role that the finance sector plays in achieving climate targets is front and centre of the industry, particularly as we move towards COP26. However, the industry faces a shortage of data that is timely, granular and sector-specific, which is crucial in order to transition in a way that is economically feasible. As the finance industry looks to transition towards a zero carbon economy, TransitionZero is able to bring its world-class analytics to decision-makers to help them reach their zero-carbon targets.”

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