Jeremy McDaniels

Jeremy McDaniels has a diverse range of work experience in the climate and sustainable finance field. Jeremy currently works as an Advisor for a stealth climate tech startup. Prior to this, they held several roles at the Institute of International Finance, including Deputy Director for Sustainable Finance and Senior Advisor for Sustainable Finance. In these roles, they were responsible for delivering global industry perspectives on the alignment of financial markets with climate and sustainability goals, facilitating collaboration between public and private entities.

Before joining the Institute of International Finance, McDaniels worked at the UN Environment Programme, where they held various positions such as Head of Secretariat for the Sustainable Insurance Forum, Head of Projects & Advisory for the FC4S Network, and Programme Manager for the Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System. In these roles, they led global initiatives to advance policy options for aligning the financial system with sustainable development, conducted research and engagement processes, and authored reports for international organizations.

McDaniels also has experience working in the energy market consultancy field at ESP Consulting, where they provided advisory services to utilities, governments, and regulators on energy market design and strategies. Additionally, they worked as a researcher at the University of Oxford Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, focusing on stranded assets and climate-related financial risks. Jeremy has also worked as a consultant at the World Agroforestry Centre, contributing to sustainability programs.

Overall, Jeremy McDaniels has extensive expertise in sustainable finance, climate-related financial risks, and policy development, with experience in both public and private sectors.

Jeremy McDaniels completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economic Geography at The University of British Columbia from 2005 to 2010. Jeremy also participated in an exchange program at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen in 2006-2007, focusing on Geography and Media studies. Later, in 2012-2013, they pursued an MSc in Environmental Change and Management at the University of Oxford.