Granville Martin

Granville Martin is Principal at an eponymous law firm practicing in New York and California. Granville advises investors, corporates and others at the intersection of environmental and social risks, corporate law and policy development. As client interest in artificial intelligence has increased, his practice has grown to include AI risks and opportunities such as evolving disclosure, contractual risk allocation, potential liability and regulatory developments.

Granville has advised clients in a range of roles related to finance, environmental and social risk management, policy development and corporate law. Granville was a Managing Director of Sustainable Finance for JPMorgan Chase & Co. where he led initiatives to improve environmental and social risk management, including working with investment and commercial banking units across a range of products; engaging with clients and external stakeholders; and advising senior management and the Board. Key sectors included oil and gas, mining, timber, prison services, firearms, and other sectors with significant environmental and/or social impact.

Granville has also served as Director of Americas Regulatory Engagement at the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), which was established by the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRSF) to standardize climate and sustainability disclosure by public and private companies globally.

And prior to joining the ISSB, Granville was Senior Vice President for Policy & Advocacy and General Counsel at the Society for Corporate Governance where he led the Society’s advocacy efforts related to corporate governance, securities law and regulation and other related issues. Granville also led the Society’s ESG-related efforts including assisting members in navigating the increased demands for disclosure and engagement; creating dialogue among issuers, investors and other stakeholders; and representing Society views in a variety of forums.

Mr. Martin earned a B.A. from Boston University and a J.D. from University of San Francisco. He is admitted in New York and California.