Samantha Chew has been appointed by Aviva.
Samantha Chew Appointed as Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead at Aviva
Samantha Chew, a seasoned professional in the field of climate and sustainable finance, has taken on a new role as the Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead at Aviva, a leading UK-based firm.
Prior to joining Aviva, Chew spent nearly seven years at Ernst & Young, where she served as a manager in the department of climate change and sustainable finance. The exact nature of her responsibilities during this time is not specified, but it is known that her work was centred around climate change and sustainable finance.
Chew then moved on to Aegon, where she worked as stewardship lead for approximately three years. Her tenure at Aegon was marked by her work on operationalising the firm's net zero promise and integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in the investment proposition. She also worked closely with Aegon's workplace investment strategy and manager oversight functions.
In addition to her roles at Aviva, Aegon, and Ernst & Young, Chew is also a member of IIGCC's Asset Owner Net Zero Stewardship Working Group. The specific responsibilities of this working group are not provided, but it is part of the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), an influential organization that aims to mobilize capital for climate solutions.
Furthermore, Chew is a member of the Editorial Steering Committee of a specific website. The exact nature and purpose of this committee are not specified in the information provided.
In her new role at Aviva, Chew will oversee and lead Aviva Group's climate and nature policies, managing the company's environmental policy engagement strategies across its investment and insurance operations. This role positions her at the forefront of Aviva's efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable finance.
[1] Source: Aviva's official press release [3] Source: Samantha Chew's LinkedIn profile
Science plays a crucial role in Chew's new position as the Group Environment Policy Engagement Lead at Aviva, as she will oversee and lead Aviva Group's climate and nature policies, integrating ESG factors and addressing climate change within both the company's investment and insurance operations.
Chew's expertise extends beyond her role at Aviva, as she is a member of the IIGCC's Asset Owner Net Zero Stewardship Working Group and the Editorial Steering Committee of a specific website, contributing to environmental-science discussions and promoting climate-change solutions through her work.
