ERM & S&P Global Joint Webinar: Embarking on an Achievable, Fundable yet Meaningful Net Zero Journey

Erika Rodriguez (Hong Kong) joined KKR in 2021 to help implement the Firm’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work across its investment portfolio, particularly for KKR’s portfolio’s in APAC. Prior to joining KKR, she was the Group ESG Director at FWD Group, a Pan-Asian insurance company based in Hong Kong, where she led development of their ESG programs. Erika has a diverse set of ESG and sustainability-focused experience, including at ERM, Patagonia Inc., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., PVH Corp., and Eileen Fisher Inc.

Erik is a Director, ESG Product Specialist for S&P Global Ratings in Asia Pacific. He is responsible for managing the ESG Evaluation and Second Party Opinion products that help companies to communicate financially material ESG information and unlock access to sustainable finance instruments, such as green and sustainability-linked bonds and loans. Erik is also active in engaging market participants to raise the awareness on the importance of identifying and managing business risks related to ESG.

Yulia is a Partner at ERM Thailand leading Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change Practice in Southeast Asia. She has 16 years of experience in consulting and managing projects on climate change, clean energy, environmental and social issues as well as green finance, working with finance organizations, governments and private sector clients in oil & gas, power, cement, mining and metals, textiles and apparel, consumer goods, agribusiness and other sectors. Yulia has been involved in a number of advisory assignments across the Asia Pacific region assisting her clients in their sustainability, climate/Net Zero strategies development, implementation, GHG, ESG climate-related financial risks & opportunity assessment and disclosures.