Aviva acquires Samantha Chew as their latest team member
Samantha Chew Takes Up Lead Role in Aviva's Climate and Nature Policies
Samantha Chew, a seasoned professional in the field of climate change and sustainable finance, has joined UK-based Aviva as the Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead. In her new role, Chew will be responsible for shaping and driving the group's climate and nature policies across Aviva's investment and insurance operations [1].
At Aviva, Chew's focus will be on fostering engagement around environmental policies, particularly those related to climate change and nature conservation, within the company's broader sustainability framework. This strategic position indicates a significant influence on how Aviva aligns its business strategies with environmental goals and regulatory requirements.
Prior to her move to Aviva, Chew spent nearly seven years at Ernst & Young, where she held the position of Manager Climate Change and Sustainable Finance. While specific details about her roles and achievements in climate and nature policies at Ernst & Young are not readily available, her current senior position at Aviva suggests a wealth of experience in environmental policy, sustainability consulting, or related fields during her tenure at the firm [1].
Before joining Aviva, Chew spent the best part of three years at Aegon, where she served as Stewardship Lead. In this role, she was tasked with operationalising Aegon's net zero promise and working closely with the firm's workplace investment strategy and manager oversight functions to ensure Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors were fully integrated in Aegon's investment proposition [1].
Notably, Chew is a member of the Investor Group on Climate Change's (IIGCC) Asset Owner Net Zero Stewardship Working Group, demonstrating her commitment to driving change in the industry towards a more sustainable future [1].
While the nature of the Editorial Steering Committee she is a member of on our website is not specified, it underscores her ongoing involvement in shaping discussions and policies related to climate change and sustainable finance.
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Samantha Chew, with her extensive background in environmental science, climate-change, and sustainable finance, will leverage her expertise at Aviva to develop and execute climate and nature policies that align their business strategies with environmental goals. As a member of the Investor Group on Climate Change's Asset Owner Net Zero Stewardship Working Group, Chew demonstrates her commitment to advancing sustainability and finance within the business sphere.
