Jessica Cairns

Jessica joined Alphinity in 2020 to lead the newly created ESG and Sustainability function. In collaboration with all other members of the Alphinity team, she is responsible for implementing Alphinity’s five pillars of responsible investment. These areas include ESG integration, stewardship and active engagement, sustainable investing, thematic research and transparency and reporting.

Prior to joining Alphinity, Jessica was Senior Sustainability Advisor at Transurban where she was responsible for delivering strategic projects, including Transurban’s response to the Task Force on Climate Related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) recommendations and supporting the delivery of sustainability initiatives to meet the company’s broader sustainability strategy. Her previous roles included Case Manager at the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA) and Environmental and Sustainability Consultant at SLR Consulting.

Jessica has a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours) from the University of Newcastle and a Diploma in Project Management from the University of New England.