Linking ESG
for people and planet
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Addressing climate risks and climate-related socioecological
and financial impacts
An understanding of the social, economic, governance and political (ESG) issues arising from ecological changes and variability such as
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climate change
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biodiversity loss
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biogeochemical flows changes
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land-system change
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ocean acidification
is key to building corporate regenerative and sustainable values.
Hi, I'm Catherine Chong
I help companies and investors to understand, integrate and adapt to corporate sustainable and regenerative values.
ESG, Sustainability & Regenerative Advisor
18 Years of Sustainability, Impact Investing and Tech Professional Experience in Asia, North America, and UK.
A strategist and an analyst by nature, I work with companies to identify, link and then disentangle economic, ecological, social, and governance (ESG) risks and impacts into corporate decisions.
My professional experience extends from corporate consulting for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) groups, private equity and sovereign wealth funds, to impact fund structuring and management.
My expertise includes translating complex socio-ecological systems thinking and component 'feedback' into corporate decisions.
My professional experience extends from corporate consulting for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) groups, private equity and sovereign wealth funds, to impact fund structuring and management.
The projects in my portfolio include national green accounting, rainforests and wildlife conservation, sustainable crops certification, ethical lending and investing, payment-for-ecosystem services schemes like carbon cap-and-trade, and sustainable product strategy in food, fashion, and other consumer goods.
What People Say
"Catherine's strategic orientation, diligence and persistence make her an exemplary performer. Her interest and knowledge on the intersection of CSR and finance makes her a valuable asset in the field."
"... has the unique ability to quantify complex social and environmental impacts qualitatively "
"She's a machine!"
"detail oriented, dedicated professional who is absolutely passionate about what she does."
Conferences & Webinars
Aspen Institute UK. (2023) ‘Critical Conversations 4: The Future of Food Systems’ Groundswell. (2023) ‘Is it time to certify regenerative agriculture’ IEMA. (2023) ‘Environmental Disclosure and Sustainable Food Production - Friends or Foe?’ Ellen MacArthur Foundation. (2023) Redesigning Food Podcast Series. 'Is there a better way to produce our food?'
Interview & Press
Specialty Food. (2023) ‘Focus on Sustainable Packaging - socioecological impact labelling’ British Vogue. (2023) ‘Great Britain: Tradition And Revolution - Forces for Change' Wicked Leeks. (2023) '20 sessions not to miss at Groundswell 2023' Farmers Guardian. (2022) ‘Retailer eco-label has potential to 'mislead' shoppers” Food Navigator. (2022) ‘Poor data is hindering eco-label plans, group warns” Country and Townhouse. (2022) July/August Issue. ‘We need Regeneration’
Books & Reports
UK Parliamentary POST Briefing. (2023) ‘Environmental Impacts of and Risks for the Food Production System’ Footprint Intelligence. (2023). ‘A transparent future for food service: How environmental data is greening supply chains and empowering the public’ Natural Environment Research Council and the British Science Association. (2023) ‘Roundtable: What is the role of eco-labels in driving clean growth?’