OUR MISSION
What is Altiorem?
Altiorem is the world’s first community-built sustainable finance library. We’re a registered charity dedicated to transforming finance into a force for good — by curating credible, accessible, and actionable educational content on sustainable finance and ESG.
Altiorem contributes to sustainable finance by:
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Helping people understand finance’s role in solving sustainability challenges.
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Supporting ESG integration across the finance industry, showing how financial performance can align with social and environmental impact.
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Fostering a new generation of finance leaders — through student volunteers, early-career contributors, and collaborative learning.
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Equipping professionals with both theory and tools to make informed decisions that benefit people and the planet.
What problem is Altiorem trying to solve?
Climate change, inequality, biodiversity loss, and modern slavery demand urgent action — and finance has a vital role in driving solutions.
But while sustainable finance is gaining momentum, the knowledge to act is often fragmented, inaccessible, or hard to apply in practice.
Altiorem exists to remove that barrier — providing trusted, practical resources that help finance professionals, advocates, and policymakers make better, more sustainable decisions.
Who is Altiorem for?
Altiorem is the go-to platform for individuals who recognise the crucial role of finance in overcoming the significant sustainability challenges we face today. It aims to empower not just those within the financial sector, but a wider audience committed to fostering a sustainable future.
Finance Professionals
For those in investment, banking, superannuation, risk, or corporate finance — even if sustainability isn’t your core focus. Access resources that support ESG integration and better decision-making.
Sustainable Finance Experts
For specialists in responsible investment and ESG, Altiorem is a trusted knowledge base that evolves with the field — and offers opportunities to contribute to its growth.
Early-Career Professionals & Career Changers
Whether you’re entering finance or moving into sustainability-focused roles, Altiorem supports your journey with curated resources and learning pathways.
Academics, NGOs, and Regulators
Translate sustainability goals into finance-aligned strategies. Altiorem helps connect policy, advocacy, and research to practical finance applications.
Media, Journalists, and Influencers
Use Altiorem to understand the role of finance in sustainability, support data-backed stories, and inform the public discourse on responsible investment.
Policy Makers & Government Officials
Access credible insights to inform policies that promote environmental responsibility, social equity, and long-term financial sustainability.
Leadership
Pablo Berrutti
Pablo has deep investment and financial services experience including responsible investment, risk management, marketing, communications and strategy. He is currently a senior investment specialist for Stewart Investors and was formally the Head of Responsible Investment, Asia Pacific for Australia’s second largest fund manager.
Mariana Wheatley
Mariana is responsible for Altiorem’s overall business operations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) degree and seeks to create a better future for the environment and society through her work.
Emmalene Wysocki
Emmalene leads Altiorem’s volunteer projects and original content strategy. Emmalene holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and plans to combine her ongoing knowledge of sustainability with her understanding of human behaviour to create positive societal behaviour change.
Ellysa Zainul
Ellysa is our Altiorem researcher based in Melbourne. Dedicated to social justice and queer rights, she is on a mission to offer financial sustainability resources in support of these causes, amplifying Altiorem’s advocacy efforts. Ellysa curates resources that empower and inform, bridging the gap between financial literacy and advocacy.
Madeline Combe
Madeline brings over eight years of expertise in environmental sciences, from marine conservation in the Maldives to wildlife rehabilitation in Costa Rica. With degrees in Marine Biology and Sustainability from Sydney, her career spans corporate sustainability at Sydney Opera House to market development in sustainable finance at Refinitiv.
Phoebe Michelin
Phoebe brings a wealth of experience in content creation, ecological research, and campaign management. With a background in wildlife conservation and a strong marketing skillset, she crafts impactful content, enhances client engagement, and drives digital strategy, leveraging her expertise to support sustainable finance and ESG initiatives.
Board
Pablo Berrutti
Pablo has deep investment and financial services experience including responsible investment, risk management, marketing, communications and strategy. He is currently a senior investment specialist for Stewart Investors and was formally the Head of Responsible Investment, Asia Pacific for Australia’s second largest fund manager.
Yen Wong CFA
Yen was the Head of Credit Research at Altius Asset Management. Yen was the deputy head of global credit research at CFSGAM and has 21 years of financial services experience in financial services including at Commonwealth Bank, JP Morgan and Citigroup Asset Management. Yen has a bachelor of Mathematics, First Class Honours and is a CFA charter holder.
Alexandra Brown
Alexandra is the Founder of Ethical Invest Group and supports finance professionals with understanding and implementing ethical and sustainable investment. Alexandra provides ESG, sustainable finance and advice solutions including consulting, education, and professional development.
Jackie King
Jackie brings over 20 years of consulting experience in the for-purpose sector, with executive roles in strategy, governance, sustainability, and transformational change. She co-chaired the ANZ Chapter of the UN Global Compact Principles of Responsible Management, advancing sustainability in business education. Jackie holds a BA (Hons), LLB (Hons), PhD in refugee policy, and an EMBA.
Harvey Farrington
Harvey has over 25 years of technology and finance multinational experience in mining, telecommunications and the Not for Profit (NFP) sectors. Harvey is a Chartered Account (ANZ) and a member of the Governance Institute of Australia and the Australian Computer Society (ACS). He is also a Non-Executive Director (NED) of Hello Initiative. Harvey was appointed to the Alitorem board in 2023 and is based in Perth, Western Australia.
Fiona Donnelly
Fiona is a multi-disciplinary professional. She started as a Big 4 trained Chartered Accountant, and moved into broader, country, regional and global roles and projects, developing a niche in sustainability. Clients include issuers, governments, academia and start-ups. Fiona’s forte is being able to speak business, sustainability and finance.
Mariana Wheatley
Mariana is responsible for business operations, marketing initiatives, internships and university partnerships. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences (Honours) degree and seeks to create a better future for the environment and society through her work.
Simon O'Connor
Simon has spent over twenty years at the nexus of economics, finance, and sustainability, shaping responsible investment globally. As CEO of a prominent industry body in Australia and New Zealand, he led initiatives managing over US$29 trillion in assets aimed at fostering a sustainable society. His roles have included chairing the Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative and the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, and advising on impact investing and nature finance in Australia and New Zealand.
Catalina Secreteanu
Catalina is a distinguished ESG professional with over 12 years of experience, currently serving as Managing Director of ESG Solutions at Morningstar Sustainalytics. A UKSIF and Altiorem board member, she holds an MA in Corporate Social Responsibility, specializing in sustainable investment strategies, global client relations, and advancing responsible business practices worldwide.
Stewart Investors
We are grateful to Stewart Investors’ Tar-Ra Fund for their unwavering support and belief in Altiorem from the very beginning. Their generous funding and commitment to our team and mission have played an instrumental role in our growth and success.
Stewart Investors is a dedicated and ambitious group of long-term investors with a shared set of values and a passion for investing in companies that are well positioned to meet the challenges of sustainable development. Learn more.
Altiorem’s university partnerships
At Altiorem, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of sustainable finance leaders. Through our university internship program, students gain valuable experience in sustainable finance while expanding their networks and demonstrating job-ready skills, helping to prepare them for impactful careers. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with our university partners and support the next generation change finance for good! Learn more about our university partners below.
