ClimeCo’s Expansion in Singapore & ESG Opportunities ft. Steven Okun

In this brief episode, Kaitlyn Allen talks with Steven Okun, Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors. Steven has over 25 years of experience across government, public affairs, and communication.  Steven has lived and worked in Asia since 2003, serving as the Senior Advisor in ASEAN for EMPEA, formerly the Emerging Markets Private Equity Association, and is a member of their global ESG and impact working groups. He also created and led public affairs for KKR Asia Pacific from 2011-2017, including implementing their regional ESG policy. Listen as Kaitlyn and Steven announce ClimeCo’s expansion in Singapore, and check out the official press release to learn more. In addition, Steven discusses three ESG focal points for the region: 1) addressing the climate crisis, 2) tackling human rights and supply chain concerns, and 3) addressing the surge in cyber security threats and ransomware attacks. These issues resonate with key stakeholders, including investors, corporate leaders, employees, and customers. Steven briefly addresses the transition to a low carbon economy, particularly the investor impact, with Singapore’s carbon tax set to increase 5x next year. Unlock the world of sustainability and join the ESG Decoded Podcast community! Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new episodes on your favorite streaming platforms, YouTube, and our social channels (linked below). Get ready for insightful new episodes that will ignite your passion for positive change. Tune in, engage, and let's decode ESG together! Episode Resource Links Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenokun/ Kaitlyn’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-allen-sustainability/ APAC Advisors’ Website: https://www.apacadvisors.com/about  ClimeCo’s Expansion in Singapore: https://climeco.com/climeco-expands-presence-in-singapore-with-the-hire-of-anna-stablum/