Paul is a Director in the Mishcon Purpose team with over 30 years' experience, specialising in sustainability, climate and ESG (environmental, social and governance) strategy for corporate, investor and policy-making institutions globally. He is a former United Nations official (2000-2012) credited with coining ESG in May 2004 and delivered the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in April 2006. PRI is now backed by more than 4500 investment institutions representing US$ 100 trillion in assets. Paul was a Founding Board Member of the PRI (2006-2012).

Paul advises clients across a range of sectors focused on maximising sustainability opportunities as new markets emerge in global value chains. He helps to build novel and impactful partnerships enabling private families, business, government, multilateral institutions and civil society to collaborate effectively to accelerate the delivery of sustainability goals. He works with the world's largest banks, insurers and investors to help them tackle climate and ESG challenges creatively.

After leaving the UN in 2012, Paul focused on the conception, development and delivery of impact businesses in emerging economies. He is a much sought-after speaker on the evolution and deployment of sustainable finance and responsible investment globally. His career spans roles as an entrepreneur, UN official, energy and environment policy specialist, and in the media.