Rory Sullivan

Rory Sullivan is a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge, and CEO/Co-Founder of Chronos Sustainability. He specializes in sustainable finance policy, responsible investment, and climate change, with over 30 years of experience across public and private sectors. His roles include advising global institutions like the World Bank, UNEP FI, and major investors on policy design and implementation. Sullivan holds editorial positions for the Routledge Responsible Investment book series and serves on editorial boards for CSR and Environmental Management.

His research focuses on corporate governance, climate policy, and sustainable finance, with over 40 peer-reviewed articles and 11 books. Key projects include Climate Action 100+, the Transition Pathway Initiative, and the Principles for Responsible Banking. Sullivan’s work emphasizes bridging investor strategies with environmental and social goals, particularly in emerging markets.

Recent articles highlight themes like climate data gaps, net-zero targets, and corporate lobbying impacts. He collaborates with organizations such as Insight Investment and FTSE Russell, driving global sustainability standards. Sullivan’s contributions have shaped international frameworks for fiduciary duty and responsible investment disclosure.