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Astrid Tsai

New Taipei

Summary

A result-driven ESG professional with a proven track record in sustainability strategic planning and stakeholder engagement as well as experience in journalism. Skilled in communication (both written & interpersonal), I successfully led initiatives that garnered prestigious awards, enhancing corporate reputation. Adept at navigating regulatory landscapes, I drive impactful ESG assessments and foster collaboration across teams.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

ESG Principal Officer

TSRC Corp.
04.2024 - Current

.Monitoring the global policy and regulatory landscape and proactively identifying emerging regulations that may require ESG reporting or disclosures.

.Coordinating the work on ESG assessments/ratings (e.g. CDP, EcoVadis).

.Leveraging internal expertise, data, projects, insights and bespoke assets to support the execution of this work.

.Engaging the TSRC employee base on the company's sustainability strategy and programs by creating and delivering effective communication and training programs.Engag the TSRC employee base on the company's sustainability strategy and programs by creating and delivering effective communication and training programs.

.Collaborating and participating in periodic ESG updates to the Executive Leadership Team.

Head of Sustainability Office

HD Renewable Energy
10.2022 - 03.2024

.Researching and tracking ESG trends and develop accordingly strategies aligned with the company's objectives. Also ensuring relevant regulatory compliance and managing risks effectively.

.Engagement with various stakeholders especially local communities and NGOs. Building strong relationships and understanding stakeholder expectations helped drive sustainability initiatives.

.Actively participating in ESG-related awards and won the Silver Award in the 2023 TSAA, Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards & the 2023 Common Wealth Sustainability Citizen Award.

Environment Editor-at-large

The Reporter
03.2018 - 10.2022

.Planned and executed a series of features on energy industry, climate change and Taiwan’s public policies.

.Conducted exclusive interviews with Chern Chyi Chen, The Vice Minister of MOEA; Dr. Svitlana Krakovska, Head of the Ukrainian delegation to the IPCC.

Deputy Director, News Division

ET New Media Holding
03.2015 - 12.2017

.Planned and executed features on energy, environment and other public policies.

.Conducted broadcast interviews on national and international topics e.g. India’s demonetization policy and the US elections as the lead reporter of a flagship online talk show.

.Conducted exclusive interviews with the 14th Dalai Lama; Ram Madhav, the National General Secretary of BJP; Park Won-soon, the Mayor of Seoul and Ichiro Matsui, Governor of Osaka Perfecture.

Senior Reporter, Politics Desk

The China Times
11.2013 - 02.2015

.Planned and executed series of features including Tomorrow’s Cities, Mobilization, Living Lab and etc.

.Winner of 2015’s “Rotary Golden Award for News of Public Service.”

Conference Manager, International Diesel Emissions

Integer Research Ltd.
12.2008 - 12.2012

.Conducted research on diesel emissions legislations and markets in Europe, Asia, India and Brazil.

.Managed the full project cycle and liaised closely with the sponsorship, marketing and delegate acquisition teams to ensure the profitability of each project.

.Successfully launched new annual conferences in India and Brazil.

International Conference Producer, Energy Division

Marcus Evans UK
06.2007 - 08.2008

.Conducted research on energy markets and industry.

.Managed the full project cycle and liaise closely with the sponsorship and delegate acquisition teams to ensure the profitability of each project.

Translator & Reporter

The BBC World Service
01.2007 - 06.2007

.Covering special events regarding China e.g. the Chinese New Year in London for which interviewed several officials including China’s ambassador to London and Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London then.

.Translated and adapted news materials from English into Chinese for the BBC’s online publishing.

Education

Master of Science - International Politics

SOAS, University of London
London
09-2006

Master of Arts - Globalisation And Communications

University of Leicester
UK
09-2002

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

National Chengchi University
Taiwan
06-2001

Certificate - ISO14064-1:2018 Lead Verifier

TUV NORD
04-2023

Certificate - Carbon Trading Manager Professional

ARES
06-2023

Skills

  • Communication
  • Project management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Interests

.Hiking(Everest base camp, Mt. Kilimanjaro)

.Traveling (have been to approximately 30 countries including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Brazil, Cuba, Kosovo and etc.

Timeline

ESG Principal Officer

TSRC Corp.
04.2024 - Current

Head of Sustainability Office

HD Renewable Energy
10.2022 - 03.2024

Environment Editor-at-large

The Reporter
03.2018 - 10.2022

Deputy Director, News Division

ET New Media Holding
03.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Reporter, Politics Desk

The China Times
11.2013 - 02.2015

Conference Manager, International Diesel Emissions

Integer Research Ltd.
12.2008 - 12.2012

International Conference Producer, Energy Division

Marcus Evans UK
06.2007 - 08.2008

Translator & Reporter

The BBC World Service
01.2007 - 06.2007

Master of Science - International Politics

SOAS, University of London

Master of Arts - Globalisation And Communications

University of Leicester

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

National Chengchi University

Certificate - ISO14064-1:2018 Lead Verifier

TUV NORD

Certificate - Carbon Trading Manager Professional

ARES
Astrid Tsai