Alex Hindson

Alex Hindson

Partner, Head of Sustainability
London

I am a partner specialising in sustainability, risk governance and climate risk, helping to build purpose-led, long-term sustainable businesses that are able to secure ESG-related opportunities as well as managing reputational and regulatory threats.

I am an experienced risk and sustainability professional committed to helping our clients develop and implement their sustainability strategies and plans.

Prior to joining Crowe, I held a number of senior leadership positions in life sciences, risk consulting and insurance organisations, including as Chief Risk & Sustainability Officer. I have also served as a non-executive director for non profit firms, including periods as board chairman.

What I Do

  • Sustainability and ESG
  • Climate change
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I)
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Risk-based decision making
  • Governance benchmarking and maturity evaluation

My Clients

  • Corporates
  • Insurance
  • Life sciences and healthcare
  • Social purpose and non profit

Media Coverage


My Insights

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Redesigning for impact: Sustainability operating models in 2026
A 2026 overview of our survey and how firms must evolve their sustainability operating models to stay compliant, resilient and strategically aligned.
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Climate reporting for listed firms
CP26/5 shifts listed firms from TCFD to UK SRS, bringing new climate and sustainability reporting rules.
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CDP and assurance
Assurance of emissions data is a non-negotiable to achieving the top score from CDP.
woman on video call
Redesigning for impact: Sustainability operating models in 2026
A 2026 overview of our survey and how firms must evolve their sustainability operating models to stay compliant, resilient and strategically aligned.
Woman on tablet infront of Bamboo
Climate reporting for listed firms
CP26/5 shifts listed firms from TCFD to UK SRS, bringing new climate and sustainability reporting rules.
Aerial view of shallow lake
CDP and assurance
Assurance of emissions data is a non-negotiable to achieving the top score from CDP.

Memberships


  • Certified Fellow of the Institute of Risk Management (CFIRM)
  • Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE, C.Eng), Chartered Engineer
  • Associate of the Chartered Institute of Insurance (ACII), Chartered Insurance Risk Manager
  • Member of the BCI (BCI)
  • Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Awards


  • Insurance ERM - Climate Risk Sustainability Awards Winner - Climate and Sustainability Champion of the Year - 2023 and 2025
  • Outstanding Achievement in ESG award - Outstanding Achievement in ESG award Issued by The Insurer magazine · Jul 2022
  • Diversity Initiative of the Year - Diversity Initiative of the Year Issued by InsuranceERM Americas risk management awards 2022 · Jun 2022
  • ESG Annual Award - ESG Annual Award Issued by CIR Magazine · Nov 2021