Katharine Palmer is the global head of sustainability for Lloyd’s Register Maritime and currently seconded to the UN High Level Climate Champion team as the Shipping Lead.
With over 20 years' experience in the shipping industry Katharine is an established thought leader on maritime sustainability and environmental issues, providing advice and insight to maritime stakeholders across the value chain.
Katharine is a Chartered Marine Scientist and a fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineers, Scientists and Technologists (IMarEST) and an Elected Trustee on the Board of the Sustainable Shipping Initiative.