About Us

Navigating Complexity with Clarity

Birch Group Consulting was founded on a simple premise: the organizations investing in and operating across ASEAN and emerging markets deserve specialized, senior-level ESG and climate advisory — not recycled global templates.

Ryan Bjorkquist, Founder of Birch Group Consulting

Ryan Bjorkquist

Founder & Principal Consultant

Climate finance & ESG advisory across ASEAN and emerging markets
Experience spanning private equity, development finance, and corporate sustainability
Author of Birch Atlas: Your Guide to Blue Finance
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Our Story

The climate and sustainability consulting landscape in ASEAN is dominated by two extremes: large multinational firms that apply global frameworks without local adaptation, and small local consultancies that lack the technical depth required for complex transactions.

Birch Group Consulting occupies the space between. We combine deep technical expertise in environmental due diligence, climate risk assessment, biodiversity finance, and blue economy structuring with intimate knowledge of ASEAN's diverse regulatory environments — from Singapore's advanced disclosure mandates to the emerging frameworks of Vietnam and Indonesia.

Our founder brings experience across private equity, development finance, and corporate sustainability, having worked on transactions and advisory engagements spanning Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Indian Ocean region. This cross-sector perspective allows us to bridge the gap between investor requirements, regulatory expectations, and on-the-ground realities.

The name "Birch Group" reflects our approach: birch trees are among the first to colonize disturbed landscapes, thriving in conditions where others cannot. Similarly, we help organizations navigate the emerging and often uncertain terrain of climate finance and ESG compliance in frontier markets.

At a Glance

Founded

Established to serve the growing demand for specialized climate and ESG advisory in ASEAN

Focus

ESDD, Climate Risk, Biodiversity, Blue Finance across ASEAN & emerging markets

Approach

Senior-level expertise, local regulatory depth, pragmatic cost structures

Markets

Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Pacific Islands, Indian Ocean

Our Principles

How We Work

Precision Over Volume

We take on a limited number of engagements to ensure every client receives senior-level attention. We don't scale by adding junior teams — we scale by deepening expertise.

Local Knowledge, Global Standards

Every recommendation is grounded in the specific regulatory, cultural, and market context of the jurisdiction. We apply international frameworks (IFC, TCFD, TNFD, ISSB) through a local lens.

Pragmatic Pathways

We believe in actionable strategies over theoretical frameworks. Every deliverable includes clear implementation steps, realistic timelines, and costed action plans.

Knowledge Sharing

Through Birch Atlas and our insights publications, we contribute to the broader ecosystem by making specialized knowledge accessible to a wider audience.

Let's Work Together

Whether you're an investor conducting due diligence, a corporate navigating new disclosure requirements, or a development institution structuring blue finance, we're ready to help.

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