In his role as a managing director for Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst & Young LLP, Rob helps companies and governments develop and implement strategies to address climate risk and manage emissions.

In previous roles, he has led the international climate work of the World Resources Institute, advised on the creation of the EU’s emission trading system, trained diplomats for a Middle Eastern country, and helped negotiate the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Rob has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences from the University of London (University College) and a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of East Anglia.

How Rob is building a better working world “Creating equitable economic development while protecting our natural systems is the defining challenge of our lifetimes. I create a better working world by helping companies and governments to drive long-term value — economic, environmental and social. I work with clients to develop effective strategies and to take practical action to address climate change while driving growth.”