Key Impact Points:
- Barclays’ Climate Risk Leader: Christy Zakarias, 24, assesses climate risk for $2.5 trillion in assets to align Barclays’ portfolio with net zero goals.
- Global Youth Leader: Zakarias will represent Indonesia as the G20 Youth Summit delegate in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on climate change and energy transition.
- Sustainability Advocate: Beyond her role at Barclays, she advises on decarbonization strategies and professional development for Indonesian youth.
Transforming Finance for Sustainability
Christy Zakarias, Climate Risk Vice President at Barclays in London, ensures the bank’s $2.5 trillion portfolio aligns with a net zero future. Her role involves analyzing data from over 100 executives for the bank’s annual reports to drive sustainable capital flow.
“The sustainable transition requires capital, and it is critical that financial institutions are transformed from inside-out to facilitate this flow of capital,” Zakarias explains.
A Multifaceted Career
With over six years in the UK’s financial services industry, Zakarias has excelled in principal investing, investor relations, and climate risk. Currently, she is also a Sustainable Finance Consultant at Systemiq and a Senior Advisor to the CEO at Equatorise, focusing on bridging net zero ambitions with necessary capital flows to trigger decarbonization tipping points.
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Representing Indonesia on a Global Stage
As Indonesia’s G20 Youth delegate, Zakarias advocates for climate change, energy transition, and sustainable development. She also serves on advisory boards for IDCTA Youth, GIPA, and YIPA UK, empowering Indonesians through professional development and policy advocacy.
Academic Excellence and Certifications
Zakarias holds a BSc in Neuroscience from University College London and is certified in Sustainability and Climate Risk by the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Her expertise and leadership are shaping a sustainable financial future.
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