Feature on AB Magazine (Aug 2025) - Firms retool for ESG
Over the past decade, as regulations tighten and investor expectations grow, the demand for credible, strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) support is rising fast.
From carbon reporting and ESG assurance to sustainable finance and tech-enabled solutions, accounting and advisory firms are stepping up — not just to help clients comply, but to drive long-term value, resilience and impact.
In a recent interview with AB Magazine, our technology, digital and sustainability consulting partner, Lai Kee Yin, shared that this shift is not just about compliance — it is about embedding sustainability into the heart of business strategy.
With rising demand across both listed and private businesses, Kee Yin shared that the firm has adopted a three-pillar approach to help businesses embed sustainability into their core strategy, covering ESG transformation, reporting and assurance and sustainable finance.
He noted, "Sustainability creates opportunities for companies by improving corporate resilience, enhancing economic value and contributing to a sustainable ecosystem."
Additionally, as technology continues to play a more prominent role in ESG transformation, the firm uses Ecometrica, a carbon accounting tool that streamlines the reporting and tracking of greenhouse gas emissions.
"Technology is a critical enabler in helping our clients to meet their sustainability obligations efficiently and accurately. It ensures that sustainability reports are robust, transparent and audit-ready", he concluded.
Read the full article on AB Magazine.
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