Gregory Richards

Gregory Richards is an experienced professional in sustainability and policy management, currently serving as Director of Policy and Regulations at Stora Enso since July 2021. In this role, Gregory supports the Wood Products division by conducting legislative scanning and advising on climate, circularity, and bioeconomy matters. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Associate at ISS ESG, where responsibility involved leading climate and human rights dialogues with publicly traded companies for institutional investors. Additional roles included Editor-in-Chief at Skanska, Marketing Project Lead at Balfour Beatty Construction, Business Writer at The Virginian-Pilot, and Reporter at The Florida Times-Union. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Carbon Management from The University of Edinburgh and multiple degrees in city planning and architectural engineering from prestigious institutions.