Paul Jefferiss

Paul Jefferiss is an experienced climate and sustainability professional currently serving as Independent Chair at Greater South East Net Zero Hub and Chair at Climate Explorers. As a Partner and Co-founder of Natural Carbon Capital, Jefferiss specializes in investing in natural climate solutions. Prior roles include Non-Executive Director at The Carbon Trust and CARBON TRUST INVESTMENTS LIMITED, Programme Lead for Climate Change and Sustainability at the UK National Committee on China, and Head of Sustainability & Climate Policy at BP, where responsibilities spanned global sustainability initiatives across multiple sectors. Jefferiss's extensive background in environmental policy is further underscored by leadership positions at the Department for Transport and RSPB. Jefferiss holds degrees from the University of Cambridge, Tufts University, and Harvard University.