Carbon Trust Appoints Wei Mei Hum as Head of Asia

SINGAPORE, January 22, 2026 – The Carbon Trust has appointed Wei Mei Hum as its new Head of Asia, placing her in charge of the organisation’s Singapore office and its work across key Southeast Asian markets including the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

In her new role, Hum will oversee the Carbon Trust’s regional strategy, with a focus on strengthening partnerships, expanding market and policy capabilities, and supporting organisations in the region to deliver credible emissions reductions. She will also lead the development of climate solutions tailored to the specific regulatory, economic and sectoral contexts of Asian markets.

The appointment comes as demand grows across Asia for practical decarbonisation pathways, driven by tighter disclosure requirements, evolving climate policies and increased scrutiny from investors and supply-chain partners. Under Hum’s leadership, the Asia office is expected to deepen engagement with public- and private-sector clients as they navigate the energy transition and advance net-zero commitments.

Commenting on her appointment, Hum said 2026 would be a critical year for climate action, particularly in Asia, where economic growth, energy demand and climate risks are closely intertwined. She highlighted the importance of collaboration between businesses, governments and financial institutions in translating climate ambition into measurable outcomes.

“For 25 years, the Carbon Trust has demonstrated how collaboration across sectors can help overcome the challenges of the transition to Net Zero,” she said, adding that she looked forward to working with partners across the region to turn climate commitments into action.

Hum will also represent the Carbon Trust at regional forums and industry events, engaging with stakeholders working to accelerate decarbonisation efforts across Asia.

Laura Timlin, Asia and Europe Market Director at the Carbon Trust, said Hum’s experience and leadership would support the organisation’s efforts to expand its regional impact at a time of accelerating climate and energy transition challenges.

As Asia plays an increasingly central role in global emissions trajectories, the Carbon Trust said strengthening its regional leadership would be key to supporting credible, scalable climate action across the region.