Hayden Morgan
Pinsent Masons
Hayden Morgan heads up Pinsent Masons’ sustainability advisory practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in corporate sustainability and sustainable finance. Recognised as a leader in developing global sustainable finance standards, he has significantly influenced the field for financial and corporate clients.
As the global convener for the ISO standard ‘Sustainable Finance: Principles and Guidance’ (ISO 32210), he led the development of the first global sustainability standard for financial organisations, published in 2022. He also spearheaded the creation of the Sustainable Infrastructure Label, launched at COP26 by the CEO of HSBC, as part of the global Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition (FAST) Infrastructure initiative.
Morgan also played a pivotal role in establishing the UK Green Investment Bank (later Group), where he designed and implemented the green impact and sustainability framework during his tenure as director from 2013 to 2020.
In 2020, he founded Morgan Green Advisory, a consultancy dedicated to promoting a sustainable, lower-carbon future, which was subsequently acquired by Pinsent Masons in 2023.
Morgan is also a fellow of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment.