Bridget Realmuto LaPerla:
Pioneering Sustainable Finance Strategy in Capital Markets
With over a decade of experience in sustainable finance, Bridget bridges the gap between research findings, market insights, and actionable investment strategies.
Professional Journey:
Bridget is an accomplished sustainable finance specialist and investment banker with over a decade of experience advising institutional investor and corporate executives, leading teams, and aligning decision-makers. Her commentary has been featured in IRMagazine, Forbes, ESG Today, Securities Lending Times, and other financial news outlets. Her research has appeared in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Throughout her career, Bridget has conducted industry-leading climate and sustainable finance research and presented actionable insights to clients globally. Seeking to understand market structure, signals, and shifts, she applies academic insights and quantitative methods to alternative data sources.
Connection to SparkChange:
At SparkChange, Bridget provides critical insights into the sustainable finance landscape, ensuring that the company's offerings align with evolving standards and investor expectations. Her deep expertise and client-centric approach supports the development of data-driven solutions that meet the needs of institutional clients navigating the complexities of carbon markets.
"I joined SparkChange to advance actionable climate finance solutions that are innovative, grounded in rigorous research, and add value."
What She's Watching:
- The impact of carbon pricing mechanisms on corporate performance and M&A activity.
- How markets adapt to changes in global trade dynamics and systemic economic shifts from climate change.
- Evolving regulatory frameworks around sustainable finance disclosures for corporates and investors.
