China/public sector/sustainability

Hi there, 

These are great questions to ask as you start building an application strategy. 

My recommendation would be to start with the big ones (McKinsey, BCG, Bain) that have a strong footprint in China but also globally, while doing loads of work in sustainability. 

Then, I expect there are many boutique firms that focus specifically on sustainability but they are more locally based. Sadly, I can't help you here but you should come across them rather easily over google. 

Use this ARTICLE I wrote on how to approach consultants for networking and potentially getting referrals for these roles. 

Best,

Cristian

Hi there,

All MBB and many Tier 2 firms serve public sector and private sector institutions around the world, including China. Here's some examples from MBB websites that show just how deeply embedded they are in the region:

McKinsey: “Our more than 700 partners, consultants, and research analysts serve privately-owned firms, state-owned enterprises, and multinational companies from across 6 locations: Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Chengdu, and Taipei. They are supported by more than 300 professional staff.”

BCG: “BCG’s Baiping Chen sits down with CGTN to share his insights on prospective sustainable investments in China as the country aims to be carbon neutral by 2060. Chen says “penetration of ESG related investment in China is still quite low” compared to the rest of the world, but that opportunities exist. He believes ESG investment is the future for Chinese companies that are looking to reduce pollution and achieve carbon neutrality.”

Bain: “Inspired by the vast potential of the Chinese nation and its people, Bain was the first foreign strategy firm to plant roots in Beijing. For more than 25 years, our team has partnered with change-oriented clients across China’s mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan. We operate as part of Bain Greater China, along with our offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Bain Beijing is nestled within the city’s central business district, just above the Da Wang Road station of Metro Line 1 and beside the sophisticated Shin Kong Place shopping mall.”

Hope this helps. Best of luck!

Hi there,

Absolutely they do!

Please remember that the best way to find out all of this information is to network. The second best way is through googling.

I am not intimately familiar with the Chinese market but I have to guess MBB and several of the Big4 would have a strong presence here. There will also surely be many boutique firms specifically serving the Chinese market.

Remember that China is putting a big focus on sustainability, clean energy etc. (its EV industry is the largest in the world, it's investing heavily in wind/solar, etc.)