Better Environment Lead
Tessa leads CCLA’s ‘Better Environment’ work, managing all stewardship on environmental issues, including climate change and nature, with the aim of driving clear improvements at the companies in which CCLA invests. Tessa Younger joined CCLA in January 2023.
Previously, Tessa spent many years at PIRC Ltd - Europe’s largest independent corporate governance and shareholder advisory consultancy - where she most recently held the position of Head of Engagement. At PIRC, Tessa was responsible for developing active ownership strategies for asset owner clients, steering engagement with listed corporates, and effecting market-wide change through the promotion of strong policy stances, with a particular focus on climate risk and carbon emissions.
Notably, she ran the engagement programme for the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) whose members comprise most of the local authority pension funds in the UK. During this time, Tessa also worked closely with CCLA while collaborating on investor initiatives and campaigns, including leading on a ‘Say on Climate’ initiative to encourage FTSE companies to put their climate transition plans to a shareholder vote.
