I started my career in the energy sector at a time when sustainability was taking centre stage. Power generation being a massive contributor to GHG emissions, we had to transition to renewable energy and greener solutions. This is what really started my journey and then I worked on energy efficiency and today on broader ESG issues with Equilibrium.

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Our organization is built around sustainability. While we have a relatively low impact compared to other sectors, we are hosting our platform on a cloud provider using renewable energy. Our office is housed in a LEED Platinum building which meets demanding requirements in terms of energy efficiency. We also have a strong emphasis on diversity & inclusion with a dedicated taskforce that is in charge of embedding DEI in our culture through various initiatives.

Our largest impact will be with our clients as we assist them in implementing a number of ESG initiatives so they can track and improve their impact on the planet and society. We work with them at various stage of their journey; from getting started with a stakeholder engagement to more advanced decarbonation strategies.

There are a couple of key challenges I have observed while working with our customers.

• Lack of in-house expertise on ESG matters: some people suddenly become in charge of sustainability with little to no prior experience on the topic. They often feel overwhelmed and require guidance on how to get started.
• Very competitive market to hire sustainability professionals: there is a very high demand for ESG talent in Singapore and the wider APAC market. While there is a fair amount of professionals with less than 5 year’s experience, it is quite challenging to find more senior experts.
• Lack of proper processes and tools to manage large amounts of ESG data: this is where it gets messy for a lot of companies. Especially for mid to large organisations, there is a huge amount of data involved and the lack of tools to properly collect the data prevents standardization, traceability and accuracy.

My colleagues. I feel incredibly grateful to work with such amazing talents.

• Be curious, there is a lot to learn about ESG and the best practices
• Seek help when you feel you don't have enough expertise on a topic
• Be ambitious and inspire your colleagues to do more

• Kick Start Help
• Best Practices sharing
• Experience Sharing
• Expertise Sharing
• Sustainability Career Advisor

I am always willing to share my knowledge and experience around sustainability. Being very close to the start-up scene, I can also recommend innovative solutions to tackle climate change.

Carbon Footprint, Sustainability Reporting, ESG Strategy