Rufus Howard

Rufus Howard is an experienced sustainability expert and academic, currently serving as the Founder and Director of Greenfriars since October 2019, where professional advisement focuses on sustainability and environmental governance. As Policy Lead for Impact Assessment and Sustainable Finance at the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) since April 2004, Rufus supports over 20,000 members with policy leadership and expert insights. Additional roles include membership on the Strategic Advisory Council and chairing the Impact Assessment Network Steering Group at IEMA. Rufus Howard is also a member of the Office for Environmental Protection's College of Experts since November 2023 and provides advisory services on environmental and social policies for the International Finance Corporation. Rufus has contributed to various educational institutions, serving as an Associate and Sessional Lecturer, and holds a PhD in Management from the University of Kent, along with multiple degrees in environmental law and biodiversity conservation.