Stephen Porter

Stephen Porter serves as the ESG Integration Lead at Scottish Widows, where responsibilities include developing a leading responsible investment program through effective ESG integration into pension investment funds. Simultaneously, Stephen holds the position of Honorary Fellow at The University of Edinburgh, supervising postgraduate students in carbon management and sustainability. Previous roles include a Lecturer in Management at Queen Margaret University and an Independent Climate-Smart Consultant. Notable experience also encompasses senior positions at Franklin Templeton Investments and Russell Investments, with a strong background in investment analysis and management. Stephen's academic credentials include a PhD in Atmospheric and Environmental Science and multiple master's degrees in Carbon Management, International Business, and Psychology.