Global climate consultancy the Carbon Trust announced the appointment of Wei Mei Hum as its new Head of Asia, with responsibility for leading the firm’s Singapore, and expanding its impact across key markets in the region, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Launched in 2001, the Carbon Trust offers services and expertise aimed at helping clients across a range of sectors to achieve their climate ambitions, including the development, delivery, communication and reporting of climate action plans. The firm includes more than 400 experts across offices in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Singapore, Johannesburg and Mexico City. Service areas include Net Zero transition planning and delivery, carbon footprint labelling, and independent assurance services.
Hum joins the Carbon Trust after more than 5 years at voluntary carbon market exchange AirCarbon Exchange (ACX), most recently serving as Head of Asia Pacific, and as Global Head Carbon & Environmental Products, responsible for ACX’s portfolio of Carbon & Environmental Products.
Laura Timlin, Asia & Europe Market Director, said:
“Wei Mei’s passion and expertise will help to further unlock the benefits of a low carbon economy, amplifying our impact with clients and partners across Asia. As climate challenges accelerate, bold leadership matters. With Wei Mei as our new Head of Asia, we’re ready to drive transformative change.”
According to the Carbon Trust, in her new role, Hum will focus on strengthening partnerships, developing tailored decarbonization solutions, and supporting organizations across the region in delivering credible emissions reductions, in addition to developing tailored climate solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities facing Asian organizations.
Hum said:
“2026 is a crucial year for climate action and we must continue to drive momentum in Asia and globally toward a decarbonised economy.
“For 25 years, the Carbon Trust has shown that though collaboration, business, governments and financial institutions can find innovative solutions to overcome the challenges of the transition to Net Zero.”
