Sarah Montague

About Sarah

Sarah Montague is a financial strategist who has become one of the most respected voices in sustainable finance. With a background in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and a CFA charter, she brings Wall Street rigor to ESG analysis.

After a decade in traditional finance, Sarah pivoted to sustainable investing, recognizing early that ESG factors would become central to investment decision-making. She served as Head of ESG Research at a major European asset manager before joining The Eco Vanguard, where she built and managed a $2 billion sustainable investment portfolio.

Sarah's ESG Assets column cuts through the greenwashing to deliver actionable insights on sustainable investing. She covers carbon markets, green bonds, ESG ratings methodologies, and the regulatory landscape shaping sustainable finance. Her analysis helps institutional investors and corporate treasurers navigate the complexities of the green finance revolution.