Environmental, Social and Governance Society: President

Hi, my name is Ingrid Chan, and I am a penultimate Social and Political Studies student. I am running for the role of President as I am very passionate on the future of ESG and sustainable business, social, and environmental practices, and would love to continue raising awareness on ESG and ESG-related careers, creating a society where people interested in ESG can network and learn. 

My experience as the Head of Research and also a Head of Events in the Diplomacy Society has instilled in me a sense of responsibility, time management, and task delegation skills, as well as the ability to plan ahead while being flexible, as seen by the successful events and embassy visits I’ve organised. I am also approachable and open to suggestions on future events, and I hope to collaborate with you all to make your experience more enjoyable. 

A few suggestions include: 

• Feedback for your experience in the society + half-term surveys for potential suggestions for events and panels 
• Continuation of the mentorship programmes/networking events/masterclasses 
• Collaboration with companies/chances for internship schemes 
• Better integration with the ESG Journal 
• Further collaboration on networking events with other societies and other universities 
• More society socials to allow for networking within the society 

I would appreciate your vote for President of the ESG Society, and I hope to continue serving you all and the society in a different capacity next year! 

Members of the ESG Society, greetings. 

I'll keep my statement short and simple- 

After serving as the Head of ESG at a student-run asset manager, I can confidently say that sustainable investing and intangible ESG metric analysis are here to stay for a long time. Global sustainable funds hold over USD $3 trillion in assets, given the increasing financial materiality implications of climate change and the rise of AI, this figure is only set to rise. Under my leadership, the Environmental, Social and Governance Society will be the place where you can become a part of this future-oriented megatrend.

When elected, to ensure that the statement above holds genuine commitment, I will:

- Forge strategic partnerships with organisations leading the way in ESG and sustainable finance, opening doors to unparalleled career development opportunities for ESG Society members.

- Expand the society’s presence outside of UCL through cooperation with corresponding societies across various universities. 

- Host insightful speakers and networking events that will help to explore and understand the current trends in a rapidly developing sustainable finance environment. 

- Organise debates regarding pressing and appropriate topics to facilitate critical thinking and intellectual collaboration.

By casting your vote in my favour, you are securing a bright future for the Environmental, Social and Governance Society.