Can we reimagine the economy and make the adjustments necessary to live within planetary limits, creating a world where everyone can prosper? We’re dedicated to making that work with our clients.

Dr. Matthew Bell

EY Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services (CCaSS) Leader

Climate change and sustainability leader. Engaging in purposeful change and creating long-term value for global organizations. Savvy in science and technology.

Matt has more than 20 years' experience supporting organizational transformation toward a more sustainable path, with a background in government climate and energy policy, and science.

Working across the public and private sectors, Matt leads teams of professionals across environment, health and safety; sustainability strategy and advice; non-financial reporting and assurance; impact investment and outcome measurement; human rights; and climate change and energy.

A career-long sustainability professional and a published scientist, Matt previously led the program office for UK government on its major climate and energy policies.

He is member of the World Green Building Council Board, and a committee member for the ACCA’s Global Sustainability Forum. Matt has a doctorate degree in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering from Warwick HRI.

How Matthew is building a better working world

“I’m passionate about helping organizations focus on their impacts, and how they can support the move toward a new, regenerative economy. Corporate sustainability has come a long way, but it will need to go through a transformation in coming years if it is to address the most pressing issues facing humanity.

What if we could reimagine the economy as we know it? What if we could aim toward truly regenerative principles and move away from short-termism? Could we then make the adjustments necessary to live within planetary limits and create a world where everyone can prosper? We believe we can, and we’re dedicated to making that work with our clients.”

Matthew's latest thinking

How can investors balance short-term demands with long-term value?

Read the EY 2024 Institutional Investor Survey, which highlights a pronounced gap between what investors say and do when considering sustainability.

10 Dec 2024 Dr. Matthew Bell +1

2024 EY Climate Action Barometer

The sixth EY Climate Action Barometer shows an increase in companies reporting on climate but falling short of carbon ambitions. Learn more.

12 Nov 2024 Dr. Matthew Bell +1

2024 EY Corporate Reporting Survey

Investors seek a strong value story from leaders and confidence in delivery, but new EY research finds both investors and CFOs have their doubts.

23 Oct 2024 Myles Corson +1

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 Jun 2024 Julie Teigland +2

How can adopting regenerative principles unlock a sustainable future?

The a New Economy report shows how sustainable future will be in our reach, if we move towards a regenerative economy's five guiding principles. Find out how.

28 May 2024 Dr. Matthew Bell +1

2023 EY Climate Risk Disclosure Barometer

The fifth EY Climate Risk Barometer shows an increase in companies reporting on climate but falling short of carbon ambitions. Learn more.

27 Nov 2023 Dr. Matthew Bell +1

How can better sustainability reporting mobilize companies and capital?

The EY Global Institutional Investor Survey examines how better ESG data and reporting can accelerate sustainability outcomes. Learn more.

12 May 2023 Dr. Matthew Bell +1

How can corporate reporting bridge the ESG trust gap?

The EY Global Corporate Reporting and Institutional Investor Survey finds a significant reporting disconnect with investors on ESG disclosures. Learn more.

11 Nov 2022 Myles Corson +1

Is your ESG data unlocking long-term value?

Better environmental, social and governance (ESG) insight and data analytics could be critical to delivering long-term value. Find out more.

03 Nov 2021 Mathew Nelson
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