
Charles
Benoit
Climate change expert
Rose des vents
For over ten years, I have dedicated myself to advancing climate action in the financial sector. After starting my career in consulting at EY, I had the privilege of contributing to the development and implementation of the climate strategy for a major Canadian pension fund, followed by that of Canada’s bilateral development finance institution. Today, I work with banks globally as a consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) as part of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.
My career path has also led me to integrate ESG factors and impact considerations into hundreds of transactions in private markets, spanning diverse sectors and regions. What I seek most is to bridge science, strategy, and investment to help organizations move from commitment to action.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry from McGill University, as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the Université de Sherbrooke and Université de technologie de Troyes (France). At Rose des vents, I apply my expertise to support a carbon-neutral future, assisting organizations in designing and implementing ambitious decarbonization trajectories tailored to their context.
Expert – Collaborator
Rose des vents - Since 2025
Expert – Implementation, Banking Sector
United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative, Net Zero Banking Alliance - Since 2024
Manager – Impact and Climate
FinDev Canada – 2020 to 2024
Senior Analyst, Responsible Investment
PSP Investments – 2017 to 2020
Senior Consultant, Climate Change and Sustainability Services
EY – 2014 to 2017Lecturer, TCFD and TNFD Modules
Finance Montréal – Since 2023
Member of the Responsible Investment Committee
Club d’investissement responsable du Québec – 2018 to 2020
Researcher Associate
Institut québécois du carbone – 2015 to 2017Global GHG Accounting and Reporting Standard, Part A: Financed Emissions
Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) – 2024
Certified Expert in Climate Adaptation Finance
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management – 2022
Level II Candidate
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) program – 2018
Master of Environmental Management (M. Env.); double diploma
Université de Sherbrooke and Université de technologie de Troyes – 2012 to 2014

