Cynthia Lim Sin Lu

Cynthia is a Sustainability Analyst at RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd with three years of experience conducting external reviews (second-party opinions) of sustainable finance frameworks and evaluating environment, social and governance (ESG) ratings for corporates. She has led multiple second party opinion (external review) on sukuk and bond issuances and loan across diverse sectors, including renewable energy and green buildings, with a cumulative issuance value of up to RM5 billion. Cynthia also contributed to the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) Sub-Committee 3 (SC3) in developing the Application Handbook for Issuances of Sustainable and Responsible Investment-Linked Sukuk and Sustainability-Linked Bonds.

She has completed her Master’s in Sustainable Development at Sunway University and is currently awaiting graduation, building on her earlier professional experience in the banking and fund management sectors. Her quote of life: ‘If You Never Try, You Will Never Know.’

November 2022 – Present l Sustainability Analyst

RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd

• Perform independent second party opinion for SRI Sukuk/Green Bond/Social Bond/Sustainability/Sustainability-Linked Bond issuers against locally and globally recognised standards.
• Perform ESG ratings for government-linked entities and listed companies.
• Conduct research to stay updated with the latest market developments and emerging sustainability trends.
• Present findings and recommend ratings for entities verbally and in written ratings reports. 
• Support the company’s business development through the preparation of pitching materials, proposals and client presentations. 
• Perform administrative functions such as operational matters, including assisting in board paper preparation, compliance and audit matters.

Master in Sustainable Development Management in Sunway University