Jake Mendrik

ESG | CFA in ESG Investing | CESGA | Sustainability

New York, New York, United States

About

Energetic and driven professional with diverse skill-set ranging from consultancy to research with over nine years working experience in ESG, legal services, and sustainability.

Experience

  • Sustainability Reporting Manager at United Nations Global Compact
    Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    Responsible for development and publication of the annual Communication on Progress (CoP), a key sustainability reporting mechanism used by the over 25,000 companies worldwide that make up the UN Global Compact. Oversee content creation for all associated materials designed to assist companies in completing the CoP. Collaborate with global networks and partners at UNEP, UNODC, OHCHR, GRI, IFRS and EFRAG on alignment and harmonization of reporting standards and partnership opportunities.

  • Sustainable Investment Consultant at CKP Sustainability Consultants
    Dec 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Overseeing development and implementation of firm’s sustainable investment service line providing Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investment and asset managers with ESG solutions catered to their investment strategies with a focus of profit through impact. Ensuring clients adhere to the latest ESG requirements and regulations in their respective industries through incorporation of ESG and sustainability concepts into their strategic planning, in-depth gap analyses and specialised training.

  • Ogier (Hong Kong SAR)
    • ESG Fellow
      May 2021 - Nov 2021 · 7 mos

      Providing Hong Kong and mainland Chinese clients with bespoke ESG integration, management and reporting solutions. Producing in-depth research reports related to the latest industry trends in Hong Kong and beyond. Member of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Committee and Sustainability Champion proactive in ensuring the firm’s D&I and Sustainability goals are met in 2021.

    • Dispute Resolution Paralegal
      May 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Assisting on major offshore cases with a focus on commercial litigation and international arbitration including cross-border fraud and shareholder disputes. Specialisation includes s.238 dissents, fair share price analysis, restructuring, AML and compliance, discovery and translation.

  • Legal Consultant at Fincap Law LLP
    Nov 2019 - May 2020 · 7 mos

  • Justice Centre Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
    • Policy Advisor
      Sep 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Engage major corporate leaders to advocate for systemic law and policy change in relation to forced labour and human trafficking in Hong Kong as part of Justice Centre's Corporate Change Maker project. This project culminated with the publishing of the 'Corporate Change Makers Guidelines' a Guide for businesses to integrate the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into their existing operations, and inspire more private sector actors into policy work. Furthermore, identify, research and present key legal and policy concerns that exist in Hong Kong to major administrative and political government bodies either through submissions or roundtable events, as part of Justice Centre's policy and advocacy team.

    • Policy Advisor
      Sep 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos