Gill Lofts

EY Global Financial Services Sustainable Finance Leader

Passionate about creating a legacy in the financial services industry. Proud mother of two daughters.

Gill is the EY Global Sustainable Finance Leader. She is responsible for the development and delivery of sustainable finance services across strategy, products and services, risk and regulation, and reporting data to help clients create business value from sustainability and accelerate their transition to a low carbon future.

Gill is passionate about making progress on the sustainable finance agenda and has been part of the Embankment Project for Inclusive Capitalism for the past five years. Gill sits on the IIF Sustainability Finance Working Group and leads the Sustainable Finance knowledge partnership with the European Banking Federation.

Gill has over 25 years’ experience in the wealth and asset management sector, both as a professional advisor and as an industry practitioner. She previously led the EY Wealth & Asset Management business in the UK.

Gill has been involved in the UK government’s Investment Management Strategy since 2013 and sits on the Investment Association Advisory Board.

How Gill is building a better working world 

“I am passionate about creating equitable, sustainable, and inclusive outcomes and benefits for clients and society, and believe financial services have a critical role to play in this transition. I am committed to actively drive the integration of sustainability throughout businesses and communities, working closely with government authorities, policy makers and industry bodies to make this happen.”

Gill's latest thinking

2024 Foreign direct investment trends in Europe

Policymakers can enhance Europe’s attractiveness to foreign investors by focusing on nine critical areas. Find out more.

19 June 2024 Julie Teigland +2

How progress in TCFD disclosures can advance climate reporting

Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

01 Dec 2023 Gill Lofts +1

FIs progress with the finalized TNFD recommendations

Read the findings of our global FS survey exploring how financial institution's nature-related disclosures align with the TNFD final recommendations.

30 Nov 2023 Gill Lofts +1

How to accelerate transition finance for net zero

Learn why FIs need to operate iteratively to effect transition finance at pace and scale in a complex ecosystem.

20 Nov 2023 Gill Lofts

Accelerating decarbonization in global financial services

Accelerating decarbonization is urgent. Learn why private sector institutions must play a key role in addressing the current shortfalls in climate finance.

08 Nov 2023 Gill Lofts +3

The evolution of ESG data for financial services

The need for ESG data from financial services organizations is increasing rapidly, and ESG data markets are evolving to meet the demand. Learn more.

21 Mar 2023 Gill Lofts

How data can support FS when assessing nature impact

How can financial institutions start assessing their exposure to nature when market data is still evolving? Read more.

27 Jan 2023 Gill Lofts +1

How political and economic volatility is impacting net-zero commitments

Current shocks are making it harder for European banks to meet their climate commitments. New thinking is key to staying on course for net zero. Read more.

02 Dec 2022 Nigel Moden +1

EY Sustainable Finance Index 2022

Financial institutions are reaffirming their commitment to ESG and sustainability. Progress is being made, but more action needs to be taken. Learn more.

01 Dec 2022 Gill Lofts +1

COP27: Actionable takeaways for financial services

In this webcast, EY leaders and guest speakers from the financial services industry will discuss the key outcomes from COP27, and what these mean for financial services.

22 Nov 2022 | 08:00 your local time

How can sustainable finance transform 2050 pledges into real-world impact?

Financial institutions need a framework that allows them to anticipate seismic economic transformation and adapt their strategy accordingly. Learn more.

28 Oct 2022 Tom Groom

Why transition pathways are critical to net-zero success

Sector-specific transition pathways are critical to the financial industry’s ability to turn climate ambition into climate action. Learn more.

31 Aug 2022 Tom Groom

Four steps financial institutions can take on the path to net zero

Innovative decarbonization strategies linked to clients’ transition pathways are becoming vital to success. Learn more.

20 July 2022 Gill Lofts +2

How financial services can mobilize capital to deliver net zero

Learn how financial services firms can mobilize the capital flows needed to deliver net zero.

01 Dec 2021 Tom Groom +1

How sustainable finance can help decarbonize the real economy

To fund sector-specific net zero transition pathways, financial institutions need to deepen their knowledge of the businesses they finance. Read more here.

30 Nov 2021 Gill Lofts +1

FS firms turn carbon ambition into action

Credible decarbonization plans are critical to reducing emissions, scaling up climate solutions and building momentum among stakeholders. Learn more.

26 Oct 2021 Shaun Carazzo +1

Where are wealth and asset managers on their sustainability journey

The industry has both a responsibility and an opportunity to play a pivotal role in enabling the transition to a more sustainable future. Learn more.

18 Oct 2021 Gill Lofts +1

How the insurance sector can drive sustainable finance

Insurers’ influence as FS providers means they can arguably do more than most to integrate long-term ESG criteria into global business. Learn more.

17 Sept 2021 Peter Manchester +1

Why data remains the biggest ESG investing challenge for asset managers

There’s a profound disconnect between the environmental, social and governance (ESG) data asset managers need and what’s available to them.

05 July 2021 Anthony Kirby

Why the asset management industry needs to reframe its purpose

What is the purpose of asset management? Find out in the EY Future of Asset Management Study.

15 June 2021 Mike Lee +5
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