Tamay Kiper

Tamay Kiper is a seasoned sustainable business professional currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of ESG at Beach Point Capital Management, a position she has held since July 2023.1 With extensive international experience spanning over a decade, Tamay specializes in net positive strategy, science-based solutions, sustainable finance and investing, corporate citizenship, and risk management.1

Professional Background

Tamay's career has been focused on helping businesses navigate the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) landscape to build a resilient and regenerative future.1 Her expertise includes:

• Managing revenue-driven sustainability programs
• Integrating sustainability into core business operations
• Developing strategies to manage ESG risks
• Leading sustainability integration projects across diverse industries
• Staying ahead of changing environmental regulations and emerging trends

Experience and Skills

Tamay has a proven track record in:

• Managing sustainability report cycles using various standards and frameworks such as Cradle to Cradle Certified™ (C2C), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)1
• Guiding businesses towards sustainable practices
• Creating opportunities for long-term financial growth
• Identifying, measuring, and mitigating sustainability-related risks

Education and Certifications

Tamay has acquired several certifications and licenses, including:

• ISSP Sustainability Associate from the International Society of Sustainability Professionals
• G4 Reporting Guidelines from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
• Climate Reality Leader from The Climate Reality Project
• Permaculture Design Certificate from Urban Permaculture1

She has also completed the Global Sustainability Certification program, focusing on sustainability in business strategy, energy, and environmental law and policy.1

Current Focus

As of September 2024, Tamay is actively expanding her knowledge in climate risk and finance. She recently started the CFA Institute's Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate program2, demonstrating her commitment to staying at the forefront of ESG and climate-related financial developments.

Tamay Kiper is multilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in English and Turkish, and limited working proficiency in Spanish.1 Her diverse skill set and continuous pursuit of knowledge in the ESG field make her a valuable asset in guiding businesses towards sustainable and financially resilient futures.