Market Insight: The Next Wave Of Innovation In Climate Financial Data And Analytics

Felicity is a Principal Analyst in the Net Zero and Energy Transition practice at Verdantix. Her research focuses on climate financial data and analytics, with a particular interest in how financial firms integrate this data into portfolio monitoring for net zero goals and the development of sustainable financial products. Prior to joining Verdantix, Felicity worked at BlackRock on the Product Oversight and Governance team, where she oversaw US retail mutual funds, including ESG and sustainable funds. She also previously managed the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund for Delaware’s Division of Energy and Climate. Felicity holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Delaware, an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University, and a BS/BA in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Studies from the University of Delaware.

Ryan is the Research Director for the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. He guides the research team to develop compelling research at the intersection of net zero strategies, carbon management, climate risk and technology. Prior to joining Verdantix, Ryan was a principal analyst at Forrester Research, where he initiated the research into ESG data and analytics offerings. He also has extensive experience of helping software companies with their messaging, positioning, market and technology strategies. Ryan studied at Duke University, the University of Manchester and the University of Oslo, and speaks Norwegian fluently.