John Murton

John Murton is a distinguished diplomat and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in international climate policy, energy transition, and development finance. Currently serving as Senior Sustainability Advisor at Standard Chartered Bank, he leads the bank's efforts in developing blended finance programs to support the delivery of the SDGs. His expertise in climate diplomacy was further demonstrated during his role as the UK COP26 Envoy, where he played a pivotal role in the negotiations that resulted in the South African and Vietnamese Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs). John’s career also includes senior diplomatic roles, including Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Head of the UK’s East Asia and Pacific Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.