Gemma Lawrence-Pardew

Head of Sustainability

LMA

With over 11 years of experience at the Loan Market Association (LMA), Gemma currently serves as Head of Sustainability, where she leads the Association’s efforts in sustainable lending. Gemma is responsible for overseeing LMA's work on sustainable finance, including supporting documentation, education, and regulatory initiatives.

Gemma played a pivotal role in developing and publishing, alongside the dedicated Sustainability Committee, the Green, Social, and Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles and Model Provisions. These documents have set the standards and best practices for sustainable lending across various loan products, as well as providing essential guidance for the industry.

Most recently, Gemma has focused on a transition project, exploring asset/activity-based transition strategies to enable the shift toward sustainability for all entities, not just those with extensive financial resources or expertise.

Additionally, Gemma has expanded the LMA's thought leadership and regulatory influence through her role as Editor of Horizons, the LMA’s quarterly publication. She is also an active contributor to written media and frequently shares her insights as a speaker at industry conferences on sustainable finance topics.

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Gemma Lawrence-Pardew

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