Phil has recently joined Fidelity International. Previously, he was Chair of the Climate Financial Risk Forum (Asset Management) formed by the FCA/Bank of England, and Head of Climate at M&G Investments, where he spearheaded the climate strategy and transition plan, including the creation of the firm’s net zero investment framework, portfolio analytics tool, scenario modelling and climate reporting. He has extensive investment experience, including as an equity fund manager who integrated ESG in 2016, and worked across a span of asset classes at Threadneedle, Skandia and boutique Occam AM.

Phil has joined Fidelity to enhance the firm’s climate strategy and transition plan, driving forward the firm’s commitment to halve emissions across its investment portfolios by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. He will also ensure the firm’s reporting strategy is aligned with actions to integrate climate considerations in its investment process and Fidelity’s own journey to achieve net zero across its corporate operations by 2030.