Nico McCrossan

Manager, Sustainable Finance & ESG

GreenBiz Group

Nico McCrossan supports the program development for GreenFin — the premier ESG event aligning the sustainability, investment and finance communities — as an ESG analyst.

Nico is a passionate sustainability advocate who recently completed a master’s degree in sustainability solutions at Arizona State University where he previously earned dual bachelor’s in finance and supply chain management. Prior to GreenBiz, he work with the ASU Endowment where he led the development of the Endowment’s internal proxy voting management.

Contributes to

On the Money

3 ways corporate tax teams are integral for ESG strategy

September 13, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Corporate tax teams can help companies seize incentive-fueled investment opportunities and credits meant to fund a transition to clean energy.
Get ready for more ESG lawsuits

August 2, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Litigation related to ESG issues is becoming more common. Is it time to hire a lawyer?
- ESG
The debate over ESG and retirement plans continues

July 19, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

The political banter over whether environmental, social and governance factors are at odds with pecuniary considerations isn't likely to fade anytime soon.
Nature: Wall Street’s newest market

May 24, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Asset managers are betting biodiversity funds will attract investor capital in the coming decade.
- ESG
- Nature & Biodiversity
From Microsoft to private equity: Lucas Joppa on normalizing the ‘planet economy’

April 26, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

In his new role at private equity firm Haveli Investments, former Microsoft Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa seeks to make striving for net zero just a normal consideration for every business.
How startups might use impact cash

April 12, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, here’s how startups could incorporate impact investing into their treasury management.
A breach of fiduciary duty?

March 29, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Investor nonprofit Ceres calls on policymakers to protect the freedom to incorporate ESG concerns in decisions.
- ESG
- Water Management
Is sustainability becoming all about accounting?

March 15, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Finance and accounting professionals are increasingly being brought in to incorporate ESG considerations into decision-making processes and reports.
California: It’s time for all big businesses to report on climate

March 1, 2023

by Nico McCrossan

Proposed legislation would require disclosures of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by both private and public companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue that do business in California.