About Ascent Partners Foundation

In 2017, a Hong Kong charity asked a simple question: what if the leaders who talk about sustainability had the tools to actually practise it? Ascent Partners Foundation was the answer. We are a registered charity (IRD Section 88) connecting government, civil society, and the private sector across the Asia-Pacific — because the "S" in ESG is not a spreadsheet cell. It is whether a real person can use what you built.

A Hong Kong Registered Charity (IRD Section 88).

Areas of focus

• Climate action — supporting climate dialogue, nature-based solutions, and decarbonization pathways.
• ESG integration — educational resources and guidance on environmental, social, and governance principles for businesses and practitioners.
• Biodiversity — an IUCN partnership connecting conservation initiatives with philanthropic communities, and professional conservation education.

Why we built a free accessibility tool

Inclusion is the easiest word to write and the hardest to measure. So we built a way to measure it. Type a web address and our free tool — with its open-source assessment and AI engines — tells you whether that site welcomes everyone, in words any leader can act on. It is a starting point, not a verdict.

Our people

We are a small, caring team, and we welcome people who share this mission — whether you would like help with your own site, want to contribute your expertise, or are interested in joining us. Please say hello.

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