Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
Kar Mei Tang (PhD) serves as the Head of Oceania at Principles for Responsible Investment since July 2022 and Co-Chair at the International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) since October 2024. Additional roles include Advisory Committee Member at the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute and Advisory Council Member at Gateway Bank, both since August and September 2021, respectively. Kar Mei holds leadership positions as Deputy Chair of the National Committee at Women in Economics Network, Chair of the NSW chapter, and Secretary. An Advisory Board Member for the Property and Real Estate Advisory Board at Deakin University, Kar Mei also served as a Councillor for the Economic Society of Australia (NSW) and as a Human Research Ethics Committee Member at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. Past contributions include committee memberships in ISO and Standards Australia focused on Circular Economy initiatives. Kar Mei's educational background features a PhD in Economics from the University of Sydney, a Master of Applied Statistics from The Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Finance from the University of Melbourne.
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Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is committed to realigning the finance sector to create a sustainable and resilient financial system by directing capital to support greater social, environmental and economic outcomes consistent with the Australian Sustainable Finance Roadmap. Our vision: Australia has a financial system - That is sustainable, resilient and stable and can withstand systemic risks and other shocks and strains - Meets the present and long-term needs of all Australians, the environment and the economy - Where financial decisions are informed by and consider sustainability risks, impacts and opportunities - That enhances financial inclusion, wellbeing and informed choice - Where capital flows support Australia to meet sustainable development goals, including facilitating an orderly transition to a net-zero, resource efficient and socially inclusive economy Our mission: To realign the Australian financial services system so that more money flows to activities that will create a sustainable, resilient and inclusive Australia. We do this by coordinating, facilitating and driving implementation of the Australian Sustainable Finance Roadmap.