Lauren Blasco is the Head of ESG at AC Ventures, responsible for implementing ESG principles across the firm’s operations and investment portfolio. Her goal is to scale impact with technology and create a more sustainable and equitable future for Indonesia.

Recently, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group and The Upright Project, Lauren set quantifiable ESG standards for Indonesia’s tech sector through an in-depth impact report. She also serves on the board of Waste4Change.

Lauren joined the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s ESG task force formed during the B20 Summit in Bali in November 2022. The task force aims to create a roadmap for ESG standards and compliance across sectors.

With over 10 years of experience in impact, Lauren has held roles as Director of Sustainability at Potato Head Group, Executive Director at Clean the World, and Guest Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at The University of Hong Kong and as a lead consultant for The National Environment Agency in Singapore. Lauren is a frequent ESG panel speaker across Asia Pacific.