Allan works to support investors looking to draw connections between risk mitigation and opportunity related to climate change, commodity-driven deforestation, biodiversity loss, and other social and environmental issues.
In one facet of his role, Allan directs the Ceres Working Group on Land Use and Climate that seeks to promote systemic climate action, sustainable agricultural supply chains, and improved land use outcomes. In another, Allan leads the investor facing work of Nature Action 100 and is a key member of Ceres’ work related to nature. Drawing from his experience in shareholder advocacy and sustainability, Allan supports investors on corporate engagement strategies related to climate change, net zero emissions, and just transitions, among other ESG issues.
Prior to joining Ceres, Allan worked as a Director of Shareholder Advocacy for Trillium Asset Management and as an Environmental Research Specialist for Portfolio 21 Investments.