Belinda Howell

Biography
Belinda is a sustainability strategy expert with extensive board experience in international multi-stakeholder organisations. She has advised PLC boards across a wide range of sectors from natural resources, renewable energy and agri-commodities through the supply chain to consumer goods and retail. She brings deep scientific understanding of climate change, environmental and social impact and ESG risks in responsible investment.
She established sustainability strategy consultancy, Decarbonize Limited, and currently serves on the boards of the Marine Management Organisation, the Defence Safety and Environment Committee, London Pensions Fund Authority and Digital Catapult. Belinda holds a Masters in Business Administration and Diploma in Company Direction, both with distinction.
Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council
Belinda Howell joined as a Member to the Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) in January 2024.
Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) provides advice to UK Export Finance and its ministers on the policies UK Export Finance applies when doing business including:
- environmental impacts and human rights
- sustainable lending
- bribery and corruption
- disclosure, including freedom of information requests
Previous roles in government
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Non-executive Director, Defence Safety and Environment Committee
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Non-executive Board Member, MMO