Gabriella Borda

Head OF Sustainability

Gabriella works at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability, driving high-impact initiatives that enable systemic change.  She develops forward-looking strategies and frameworks that embed sustainability and climate resilience into core business decisions, helping organisations across sectors manage emerging risks and harness new opportunities.  Her approach combines a strong understanding of market dynamics and regulatory trends with the ability to translate complex risk scenarios into actionable innovation pathways.

Early in her career, Gabriella gained valuable business experience at L’Oréal, where she was mentored by accomplished leaders and immersed in a high-performance corporate culture.  She later worked as an investment advisor, further strengthening her financial acumen and strategic perspective, foundations that continue to inform her work today. Known for her collaborative and systems-thinking approach, Gabriella has played a key role in multi-stakeholder projects that explore new models of sustainable value creation.  She has contributed to pioneering initiatives that integrate digital technologies, financial innovation, and risk intelligence to accelerate low-carbon and climate-resilient transitions. 

As Senior Manager at Embark, Gabriella leads the firm’s sustainability vertical, positioning sustainability both as a horizontal enabler across business functions and as a strategic pillar in its own right.  Her work integrates ESG risk management, sustainable finance, and innovation to help organisations navigate complex transitions and capture long-term value.  She also engages in strategic initiatives that bridge industry, policy, and academia, fostering collaboration and shared understanding to advance resilience, competitiveness, and global sustainability goals.

Sessions

6 March 11:45 – 12:30

Moderated Session

Supervising Sustainable Finance: Is This Still a Priority for Europe?