MALAYSIA (Commonwealth Union)_ ERM, the biggest sustainability-only consulting firm in the world, has appointed Margie Ong as Partner of its Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CSCC) unit. Her appointment comes on the heels of ERM’s Country Managing Partner Seng Kee Wong, who joined the organization in March 2022 and has more than three decades of expertise in renewables. The enlarged leadership team will help ERM promote a low-carbon economy in Malaysia and Brunei. Additionally, ERM will continue to enhance its skills and expand its talent pool in order to assist customers in addressing crucial climate-related concerns.
Seng Kee Wong, Country Managing Partner for Malaysia and Brunei of ERM, expressed confidence over the appointment of Margie. He said: “Margie joins the ERM team at a pivotal time where ERM plays a crucial role in championing the ESG drive and the low carbon economy transition in Malaysia. The network and experiences that Margie brings will further enhance ERM’s offerings to serve our clients.”
Margie founded Thoughts in Gear (TIG) in 2013. She has collaborated with regulators, corporations, governments, and charity organizations to advance the Sustainability and ESG skills in the country. She is an expert electrical engineer who graduated from the London Business School with a diploma in Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility. Margie has more than 20 years of experience in business, notably with The Boston Consulting Group.
ERM has provided EHS services in Malaysia since the mid-1980s, and in 1996 it established its first office in Kuala Lumpur. The company employs more than 50 workers in Malaysia and anticipates doubling the volume of its consulting staff within the next two years. Moreover, Sustainability, ESG and Decarbonisation Strategies, Capacity Building, and Carbon Accounting are a few of the specialized services offered by the company to address some of the most pressing issues faced by Malaysian businesses today. ERM Malaysia utilizes the firm’s worldwide network of technical and sector subject matter experts to solve the diverse needs and problems of the clients. ERM is also an active member of CAN (CEO Action Network), a peer-to-peer network of Malaysian CEOs with an emphasis on sustainability advocacy, capacity building, and performance.
