Founder of Clariti Advisory and sustainable finance leader
Jason Taylor is a capital markets professional with over 20 years' experience. He is the founder of Clariti Advisory, a boutique sustainable investing and environmental finance firm. In recent years he led the development of the sustainable finance strategy for two Canadian banks working in close collaboration with groups across the bank and capital markets to design sustainable finance solutions for investors, corporates, and governments.
A frequent panelist and public speaker covering topics including transition finance, taxonomies, and sustainable finance regulation, Jason has also participated in a number of industry standard setting workstreams to accelerate the mainstreaming of sustainable finance in Canada. He is an advocate for using the power of capital to influence systemic change and contribute to building just, fair, and resilient communities. Experienced in ESG integration, thematic investing, and sustainable investing, his work focuses on crowding-in capital to shrink the funding gap in a financially efficient manner.
He completed an MBA focused in sustainability, collaboration, and innovation management at McGill/HEC Montreal, where he was named to the Poets & Quants 2019 100 best & Brightest list. He has completed certificate programs on topics including ESG reporting, ESG integration, climate finance, GHG accounting, and energy innovation. He is a CFA and CAIA charterholder.
His recent volunteering experience relates to mentoring student-athletes in the Parcours Leadership Carabins program at the University of Montreal founded by Robert Dutton, through the McConnell Foundation’s Solutions Finance Accelerator in 2020. Jason also coaches his sons' hockey and lacrosse teams, and serves as a board and investment committee member of the Foundation of Greater Montreal.