Alaya Consulting is a specialist consultancy focusing on ESG reporting, pre-assurance and sustainability training.
Associate consultant
Ruby Fang joined Alaya Consulting as an associate consultant in hopes to promote corporate social responsibility and sustainable development. Her main role includes day-to-day client communication, data management and preparation of reports. She graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a major in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Social Sciences. Ruby has also completed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) accreditation training.
Associate consultant
I joined Alaya Consulting with an interest in environmental protection and sustainable development, hoping to provide better solutions for different companies, promoting sustainable development and achieving carbon neutrality. I was mainly responsible for data collection, environmental disclosure, carbon audits and assisting in the preparation of reports. I am fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English. I graduated with a master’s degree in environmental engineering and management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in atmospheric science from Nanjing University. I am also a yoga enthusiast.
Associate consultant
Xiaotong is responsible for handling data collection, writing ESG reports, and day-to-day client communications. She also assists with ESG disclosures and client support. She obtained her Master of Chemical Engineering in Shenzhen University, with a longterm focus on environmental pollutant assessment.
She also graduated in Bachelor of Engineering Science from Chang’an University, majoring in water pollution management.
Intern
Alisa Lam is an intern working at Alaya consulting during her gap year. She plans on studying Politics, International Relations and Global Sustainable Development at Warwick University in 2022. She has a keen interest in understanding what makes the best sustainability report, promoting corporate social responsibility and learning how to tailor sustainable strategies for different companies. She understands that implementing environmental and social policies is crucial in building a successful and resilient enterprise in today’s world. She is responsible for writing and revising reports as well as doing research for Alaya.
Management Trainee
Gabriel joined Alaya Consulting as a management trainee, responsible for conducting ESG advisory and reporting along with assisting the business development and marketing team.
He graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree of science majored in Environmental Science. Gabriel understands that working towards improving environmental and social issues is fundamental to building a sustainable and successful business. He would like to make a positive impact by joining the ESG advisory industry.
Associate consultant
Better ESG management shapes a more resilient and sustainable future.
Responsible for handling social data collection and analysis; Assist in preparing the sustainability report and daily communications with clients; Advise clients on ESG- related issues to optimize ESG disclosure and improve ESG performance.
Graduated from Uppsala University in Sweden with a master's degree in business and economics. Master thesis themed in green finance.
Associate Consultant
Eason joined Alaya Consulting as an associate consultant, responsible for preparing ESG reports. He is passionate about sustainability and eager in helping enterprises to improve their ESG performance. He graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in science, major in Earth System Science and minor in Biology. Eason’s hobbies are playing table tennis and playing the guitar.
Consultant
Alva Yeung is keen in helping companies create sustainability strategies to help mitigate environment and social impact. Coming from an international relations background, she is familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Global Compact and other international initiatives. She is also responsible for social data analysis, facilitating stakeholder communication, ESG report writing and day-to-day client communication. Alva has completed the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) accreditation training.
Alva obtained her Master of International Relations and Public Affairs in University of Hong Kong and Bachelor Degree in City University of Hong Kong, major in Asian and International Studies.
Business Development and Marketing Manager
Sunny joined Alaya in 2020 with a goal to bolster ESG and sustainability in Hong Kong.
He works with Alaya to develop and promote its initiatives such as HERA and ESG Newswire.
He also works with existing and new partners to collaborate and host events promoting ESG strategy and disclosure.
Sunny has great plans to design and develop Alaya’s own ESG rating system in the coming future.
Born in India, bred in Hong Kong, and a bachelor’s degree from NYU, Sunny comes from a rich and diverse range of experiences.
He majored in Finance and Marketing and minored in Social Entrepreneurship.
He co-founded his own social enterprise, Grounded Upcycling, in New York that upcycles spent coffee grounds into soap and face masks.
In his free time, Sunny likes to go hiking, read, or play Squash!
Founder
Tony is the founder of Alaya Consulting Limited. With more than 16 years of experience in advising C-suite executives, both in-house and from the client side, he is particularly experienced in the development of corporate sustainability strategies, training, communication and ESG reporting approaches.
Tony works with client companies to help them improve disclosure levels and ESG ratings. Recent clients include AAC Technologies, CIMC, Panda Green Energy, Chiho Environmental Group, Integrated Waste Management, Baguio, MicroPort, Tianjin Port and others. Recent projects include organising the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards, contributing to the development of industry best practices.
Tony is a Chartered Company Secretary, a GRI Nominated Trainer, a carbon audit professional accredited by the Association of Energy Engineers, a Practitioner of Institute of Environmental Management Association and a certified sustainability assurance practitioner. He has also successfully completed the practitioner training of Integrated Reporting.
Prior to setting up Alaya, Tony assumed senior roles in various leading communications agencies and a Fortune top 10 financial services group. Before embarking on his career in communications, Tony spent a number of years in banking and financial journalism. He received a master’s degree in Corporate Governance from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a bachelor’s degree in International Business from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Alaya Consulting and Avarni partner to facilitate ESG reporting and carbon emissions management
Collaboration enhances Alaya’s sustainability consulting services with Avarni’s AI-driven carbon management to help companies automate their emissions reporting and accelerate their decarbonisation efforts
[Hong Kong, June 14, 2023] – Alaya Consulting, a leading specialist consultancy focusing on ESG disclosure, science-based target setting and GRI certified training, has announced a new collaboration with Avarni, a carbon emissions management platform helping companies quickly understand their carbon emissions exposure, to assist Hong Kong based companies in their decarbonisation journeys.
This partnership aims to empower companies in Hong Kong and beyond to prepare for proposed regulations set by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), requiring all listed companies to make new climate-related disclosures in their ESG reports in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Climate Standard. The proposed changes to climate-related disclosures were released in April this year and will be effective from January 2024. Given the limited timeline for companies to comply with the new regulations, Avarni and Alaya Consulting will play an integral role in offering comprehensive guidance and support to companies for a frictionless transition.
The HKEX’s forthcoming regulations, which require companies to disclose their carbon emissions, have significantly elevated the importance of sustainability practices in the business community. These regulations encompass the disclosure of emissions from companies’ value chains, known as “Scope 3” emissions, which can contribute up to 80-90 per cent of a company’s total emissions. Traditionally, identifying and measuring these emissions has been a demanding and resource-intensive task. Alaya’s expertise and guidance, combined with Avarni’s AI-powered emissions management automation, will equip companies to effectively navigate the new regulatory landscape.
“We are excited to partner with Avarni to offer a comprehensive solution for companies navigating the complex world of ESG reporting and carbon emissions management,” said Tony Wong, Founder of Alaya Consulting. “By combining our expertise in ESG disclosure with Avarni’s advanced carbon management platform, we aim to empower organisations to embrace sustainability, exceed regulatory requirements, and drive positive environmental impacts.”
Alaya Consulting brings its extensive expertise in ESG reporting, pre-assurance, ratings upgrade and sustainability training to the partnership. With a strong track record in helping organisations adopt sustainable practices, Alaya Consulting has become a trusted advisor in the ESG space. Their deep knowledge of reporting frameworks, including the ISSB, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), will support Avarni’s sophisticated carbon management platform that automates Scope 1-3 carbon emissions management for companies. By leveraging artificial intelligence and data analytics, Avarni empowers organisations to accurately measure, monitor, and forecast their carbon emissions. The platform provides valuable insights and tools for organisations to develop and implement effective emission reduction strategies.
“Decarbonisation efforts have largely been centred on Scope 1 and Scope 2 reductions, but the HKEX’s new regulatory framework around emissions reporting, specifically Scope 3, reinforces the importance of gaining clear insight of the entire value chain,” said Misha Cajic, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Avarni. “Our AI-driven carbon management platform, combined with Alaya Consulting’s deep sustainability reporting knowledge, will equip businesses with a tangible solution to address and comply with Scope 3 emissions mandates whilst enhancing their environmental sustainability practices.”
Together, Alaya Consulting and Avarni will provide comprehensive support to companies seeking to meet their carbon emissions disclosure obligations. By integrating Alaya Consulting’s ESG reporting expertise with Avarni’s cutting-edge carbon management platform, businesses will have the necessary tools to enhance their sustainability performance, streamline their ESG reporting processes, improve their environmental impact and drive meaningful change.
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About Alaya Consulting
Alaya Consulting is a specialist advisory firm focused on ESG disclosure, pre-assurance, and training. As the first ESG consultancy in Asia to have a Science Based Target approved, Alaya Consulting leverages its sustainability expertise and cross-industry experience to empower clients and create long-lasting value while fostering continuous growth. The Alaya team comprises of professionals with diverse experiences, blending compliance, process improvement, environmental engineering, stakeholder engagement and training, aiming to combine insights with passion to solve reporting and communication challenges and to earn the trust of all its stakeholders.
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About Avarni
Avarni is a carbon emissions management platform that enables organisations to move from net zero commitment to action as quickly as possible. Driven by AI and the power of a global supplier network, Avarni improves measurement, hotspot identification, and planning, to help companies quickly understand and address their emissions exposure. Countless industry leaders leverage Avarni, including 5B, City of London, Jacobs, KPMG, Point B, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business, and WNS. Avarni has analysed over $300 billion in corporate spending data and examined the equivalent of 150 million tonnes of CO2e emissions within supply chains.
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Alaya Consulting Media Relations – Adella Budianto, Phone: +852 3702 0054; adella@alayaconsulting.com.hk
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