Cassandra Austen

Cassandra is an executive with a decade of experience across the financial and sustainability sectors. She is a Director at Pollination, supporting institutions with climate and nature strategies and investments, specialising in nature-based solutions, agricultural supply chains and sustainable finance. She also has expertise in business ESG strategies, sustainability reporting and financing mechanisms to support decarbonisation. She was previously a Senior Economist at Vivid Economics in London, managing international projects including net zero strategy for financial institutions and advising on natural capital investments. ​Prior to her career in environmental consulting, Cassandra gained six years of experience working in financial markets in London and Sydney.

Cassandra was previously a Board Director and Treasurer for Voluntary Action Camden in the UK. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) from the University of Sydney, majoring in Finance, Economics and Financial Mathematics & Statistics.  Cassandra joined Earthwatch in 2024.