Audrey Yang
Founder, Sustainability Consultant - Thought Partner Eco
Europe
Singapore
Audrey's introduction

I'm a Sustainability Consultant & Speaker, founder of Thought Partner Eco — a consultancy that supports creative agencies in their sustainability journey. My background as a designer allows me to understand the creative business, and my knowledge in sustainability helps them bridge that gap. Other than that, I also I offer 1:1 consultations for business leaders (any industry) who are looking for a sounding board for all things sustainability.    

I am a speaker, writer, climate and social justice campaigner, and have been featured in AsiaOne, CNA, EcoBusiness and more.    

Here are some topics I'm familiar with:  

  • Consumerism    
  • Greenwashing    
  • Digital Sustainability    
  • Advocacy and Activism  
  • Corporate Sustainability    
  • Sustainability in Fashion
What brought you to sustainability?

Growing up, I was raised to not be wasteful (mostly because things cost money). As an adult, I became aware of my consumption habits of single-use items. It dawned on me that using something for a short while and  then throwing it away just didn’t make any sense.    

The more I learnt, the more I had to unlearn. In 2018, I started sharing my journey and learnings on my Instagram (@thisisaudsomee) to bring people along  and shift mindsets.

Which sustainable actions are you in charge of or have you implemented in your organisation?

The impact of my work goes beyond what I do within my own  consultancy.  

I support my clients by:    

  • Helping them understand topics like sustainable web design, greenwashing, ethical marketing etc.    
  • Guiding them on setting sustainability goals    
  • Encouraging them to rethink their ways of working that's better for our planet and people    
  • Offering ways to inspire their clients to incorporate sustainability in future briefs
Which challenges did you meet and how did you overcome them?

Getting businesses to see sustainability as an opportunity  instead of a cost.    

Thankfully, my clients are those who have understood the "why" and not sure about the "how" — which is where I come in. I'm focusing my time and energy on supporting those who want the help, instead of trying to convert the ones who don't. In the meantime, I will continue sharing about the business case for sustainability.

What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud of giving up a long-running career in the creative industry to start my own sustainability consultancy. With that, I dedicate my working hours to climate action and only take on work that aligns with my values.

What would be your top 3 pieces of advice to the Matcha Initiative users?
  • Be curious
  • Be collaborative
  • Be kind
In which field could you help The Matcha Initiative users as a buddy?
  • Experience Sharing
  • Expertise Sharing
Please describe how you could help The Matcha Initiative users as a buddy?

Any topic listed in my profile and my journey.

Audrey's main sustainability skills

Digital Sustainability / Greenwashing

Audrey kindly accepts to answer your questions.

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