Belinda Howell
Biography
Belinda is a sustainability strategy expert with extensive board experience in international multi-stakeholder organisations. She has advised PLC boards across a wide range of sectors from natural resources, renewable energy and agri-commodities through the supply chain to consumer goods and retail. She brings deep scientific understanding of climate change, environmental and social impact and ESG risks in responsible investment.
She established sustainability strategy consultancy, Decarbonize Limited, and currently serves on the boards of the Marine Management Organisation, the Defence Safety and Environment Committee, London Pensions Fund Authority and Digital Catapult. Belinda holds a Masters in Business Administration and Diploma in Company Direction, both with distinction.
Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council
Belinda Howell joined as a Member to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) in January 2024.
Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) provides advice to UK Export Finance and its ministers on the policies UK Export Finance applies when doing business including:
- environmental impacts and human rights
- sustainable lending
- bribery and corruption
- disclosure, including freedom of information requests
Non-executive Board Member, MMO
Non-executive Board Members of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have collective responsibility for the strategic direction and overall performance of the organisation, ensuring that it is properly and effectively managed and providing stewardship for the public funds entrusted to it.
Non-executive Director, Defence Safety and Environment Committee
Belinda Howell was appointed as the Environmental Sustainability and Net Zero Non-Executive Director of the Defence Safety and Environment Committee on 9th April 2024.
The committee is the principal forum within Defence responsible for the governance of Health, Safety & Environmental Protection, Climate Change and Sustainability.
Defence Safety and Environment Committee (DSEC) assurance reports - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)