Hanan Sakr

EMIR Managing Director & Partner

Hanan Sakr is a renowned sustainability expert, advising clients on climate finance and ESG frameworks, demonstrating a profound commitment to advancing sustainable practices.
Throughout her extensive private sector tenure, Hanan held diverse advisory, corporate, and banking roles. Recently, she spearheaded sustainability initiatives at COP27 and COP28. Previously, as the Energy Transition Sector Head at HSBC for MENAT and later as a sustainability lead, Hanan’s expertise in sustainable finance adhered to net-zero standards, uniquely positioning her to advise corporate clients on their transition journey. She has recently been selected as a member of the Task Force for Finance & Infrastructure for the B20 Brazil 2024.

Hanan’s track record highlights her ability to structure sustainable finance deals, including green loans, bonds, and project finance, exemplified by her leadership in the African Carbon Market Initiative at COP27.

As private sector engagement head during COP28, Hanan forged partnerships with UNFCCC, UNSG, academia, NGOs, and policymakers.

Hanan designed and launched impactful initiatives at COP28 for the private sector, including the net-zero transition charter advocating for accountability standards and the COP28 & SME Climate Hub for MENA—a digital SME Race to Zero accelerator addressing emissions and supply chain decarbonisation. She leverages her network to offer a comprehensive perspective tailored to diverse business models.

Hanan’s strategic approach fosters business growth while managing climate-related risks and regulations, enhancing profitability, corporate social image, and facilitating better access to capital finance.