Derek Yuen

Derek is the ESG assurance leader in Hong Kong and a key member of KPMG's team, driving progress in ESG reporting and assurance since 2015. As a practicing CPA, he brings over 23 years of assurance experience to a broad spectrum of clients, with a focus on the consumer and industrial markets. Derek's role is defined by his commitment to quality and his adeptness at responding to the evolving demands of the ESG reporting and assurance landscape.

Area of Expert

Derek's expertise in providing ESG assurance is tailored to meet a variety of needs, always in line with internationally recognized standards. With an extensive 23-year background in assurance and a specialized knowledge of the ESG domain, he is exceptionally equipped to help businesses improve their internal data processing controls. This skill is critical for enhancing the reliability and transparency of ESG disclosures, ensuring they satisfy the rigorous requirements of stakeholders and regulatory bodies. Derek's profound understanding of the changing ESG reporting landscape ensures that his clients lead the way in sustainable business practices.

In the realm of ESG reporting, Derek excels in seamlessly integrating ESG strategies within corporate frameworks. His work is invaluable to companies embarking on their ESG transformation journeys. He has been instrumental in devising comprehensive sustainability frameworks and detailed roadmaps that align with the specific business objectives of his clients.

Derek's collaborative approach spans a range of industries, concentrating on the incorporation of ESG considerations into essential operations and reporting structures. He has successfully led projects for major entities in the property and hospitality sectors, helping them to establish their inaugural sustainability frameworks. These frameworks are meticulously designed, setting clear goals and KPIs, and are complemented by practical, actionable plans to achieve these objectives.