2024 APAC ESG Summit

Redefine the future of business by Fueling sustainable growth with actionable ESG Strategies


Forum + Practical Workshop

October 10 & 11, 2024

Banyan Tree Bangkok, Thailand

Gathering over 30 influential speakers, APAC’s pioneering leaders, visionary sustainability advocates, policymakers, and 150+ key figures in the ESG arena to exchange groundbreaking insights, real-world challenges, and strategic action plans anchored in the principles of ESG excellence.

The enterprise benefits of the right ESG strategy are now tangible, and most CEOs of the world’s leading companies remain committed to prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The 2024 ESG APAC Summit, taking place on October 10th-11th in Bangkok, Thailand, is poised to become the epicenter of transformative dialogue for Asia’s sustainable business and ESG landscape.

With a theme of "Fueling Sustainable Growth with Actionable ESG Strategies" , this summit includes one day forum followed by a full day practical workshop.

Utilizing AI & Twin Tech for Sustainability
Circular Economy
Unlocking Social Value
ESG Strategy
Sustainable Financing & Investment
Sustainable & Competitive
Regulatory Compliance
Sustainable Supply Chains
Day One: Full Day Summit

Features 30+ leaders, visionaries, and award winners of from around the Asia Pacific Region sharing modern business sustainability strategies, Successful Practices, Tools, and cutting-edge technologies.


Day Two: Workshop Training

Practical workshop on embedding ESG into organizational DNA led by globally recognized master trainer, Peter McAteer, providing step-by-step strategies for a future proof sustainable business.

Gain invaluable strategies and cutting edge tools on the latest trends from key figures in the region's sustainability arena, including influential leaders and award-winning speakers from industry leaders, government authorities, international climate organizations, and pioneering experts across various sectors.

  • 200+

    Industry Leaders

  • 30+

    Speakers/ panelists

  • 2

    Days Forum & Workshop

  • 82%

    C-Level Executives & DMs

Gain Insights from Key Figures of:
Speakers & Panelists
Moderators
Event Agenda
09:00 – 9:35

Keynote: Innovative Strategies to Address Climate Change: Reimagining Business for Net Zero Emissions

Charles Brewer | Group Chief Executive Officer, POS Malaysia Berhad

Achieving net zero emissions requires businesses to undergo comprehensive transformations tailored to their unique markets, which means there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. To deliver on net zero commitments, businesses need to undertake end-to-end business transformation which includes understanding the implications of net zero for their company’s growth strategy and operating model, and embedding net zero across all business functions from governance, to supply chains, to finance and innovation while overcoming it’s risks and possible disruptions. This session explores cutting-edge strategies and practical solutions for embedding net zero goals into every facet of your business. Covering essential areas such as governance, supply chains, finance, and innovation, offering actionable insights to ensure company growth strategy and operating model remain aligned with sustainability goals with the aim of maximizing success in the face of climate change with modern, impactful approaches that drive sustainable growth and resilience.

09:35 – 09:55
Keynote: 10 Steps to Develop a Practical Sustainability Strategy
Margie Ong | Chief Executive Officer; Thoughts in Gear (TIG), Malaysia
Providing a clear guidance for developing a sustainability strategy that translates into actions and ultimately measurable impact. Progressing the global conversation beyond compliance and reporting, ESG presents critical risks and promising market opportunities for businesses that are taking a strategic view of the upcoming planetary developments.
09:55 - 10:30
Panel Discussion: Developing Modern & Practical ESG Strategy for Businesses
Panel Speakers:

Margie Ong | Chief Executive Officer, Thoughts in Gear (TIG), Malaysia
Dr. Niven Huang | Managing Director, KPMG Sustainability Consulting, Taiwan
Kate Lazarus | Senior ES&G Advisory Regional Lead, International Finance Corporation, Thailand
Sachin Gupta | APAC Sales Leader IBM Envizi Sustainability Software, Singapore

Moderator:
Anna Maria Gonzales | Head of Sustainability, Ayala Land Inc., Philippines

Gain insights from industry leaders as they delve into the future of their firms and the influence of current Sustainability and ESG trends, challenges, and opportunities in 2024 and beyond. This engaging panel discussion will explore the strategic sustainability priorities of some leading firms in Asia and provide a glimpse into the industry's future.

10:30 - 11:00

Case Study: How Top Companies Are Leading the Circular Economy – Case of Schneider Electric

Anh-Ha de Foucauld | Director of Sustainability; Schneider Electric Thailand
Circularity goes beyond mere buzzwords; it means making real changes that can benefit the planet and businesses. In this session, Attendees hear about noteworthy examples multi award winner organization, Schneider Electric in the journey adopting circular practices in their operations during the past a few years to inspire embracing circular economy in the region’s business models.
11:00 - 11:15

Morning Coffee & Networking Break



11:15 - 11:50
Keynote : Supply Chain Due Diligence Best Practices: Driving Ethical & Sustainable Supply Chains
Alexandra Mornet-Boisnic | Director sustainability, Pandora - Thailand
Pieter Pennings | Vice President, Supply Chain & Sustainability, Pandora - Thailand
Often, the greatest ESG risk exposure that a business faces results from their supply chain, which can expose a company to hidden ESG liability. This has lead companies to increasingly evaluate their supply chain participants using ESG standards. This session will look at key developments of ESG compliance across the supply chain.
o Best practices: toolkit from compliance to supplier development
o Cases study: challenges and solutions for implementation
o Overview of emerging global supply chain legislation: a growing global trend for greater transparency and due diligence
o Utilizing new technologies and systems to track supply chain impacts
11:50 - 12:20
Keynote: A Deep Dive on Carbon Credits & Navigating Asia-Pacific’s Carbon Markets
Dr. Riza Suarga | President & CEO,Agraus Resources - Indonesia
Chairman, Indonesian Carbon Trade Association (IDCTA) - Indonesia
Upon providing a comprehensive overview of carbon credits to enhance literacy, this session explores APAC's dynamic carbon markets, it's key players and market mechanisms and equips attendees with fundamental. strategies and tools for navigating challenges and opportunities in APAC carbon markets, maximizing success through emerging trends and innovative market design features.


12:20 - 13:20
Networking Buffet Lunch
13:20 - 14:00
Panel Discussion: How Corporate ESG should be Communicated Internally and to the Public?
Panel Speakers:

Yulia Dobrolyubova | Sustainability & Climate Change Lead, ERM - Thailand
Lina Abdullah | Director of Operations, Oakwood - Thailand
Ken Machado Sugita | Head of Sustainability APAC, ON - Vietnam
Ratinan Wongwatcharanon | VP-Head of Investor Relations, Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited - Thailand

Moderator:
Leslie Beckman | Founder, Sisloff International - Singapore
Transparent reporting is a key area when communicating to all stakeholder groups. Companies should publish such reports regularly and provide a clear understanding of all ESG initiatives. Rather than merely measuring compliance, these reports should discuss the actual impact of ESG efforts. In this session, the speaker will dissect:
o Why ESG communications are important
o Challenges in ESG communication and how to overcome them
o The future of ESG communications
o AI and Data in ESG communications
14:00 - 14:35
Keynote: Sustainability and Competitive Advantage
Peter McAteer | Managing Director; SustainLearning LLC - USA
Is sustainability just another business cost or the biggest business opportunity in history? The costs and risks of inaction on climate change are well covered in the media. The related challenges of new regulations, national reporting requirements and customer market requirements consume leadership time and energy.
The speaker will relate his research findings as well as information from his two best-selling books to highlight the opportunities for sustainability-oriented innovation. How do you reorient your business to benefit from the trillions of dollars in new global investment? How do you turn sustainability challenges into competitive advantage and market leadership? How does sustainability change the way we think about business transformation.
14:35 - 15:15
Panel Discussion : AI and Sustainable Synergy: Purpose Led Digitalization for Economic Success
Panel Speakers :
Dr. John Loh | Director of Strategic Development, Emerging EPC Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
Alfred Boediman | Co-Founder and Partner, Jawara Ventures - Indonesia
Nate Chanchareon | Executive Director, FutureTales Lab - Thailand
Arina Kok | Partner, Asia Pacific Climate Change Advisor and Sustainability Services Leader, EY - Malaysia


Moderator:
Robert Fox | Chairman, Digital Economy/ICT group of JFCCT and EABC - Thailand
While Digital transformation is critical in driving the ESG agenda, developing frameworks that facilitate navigating digitalization disruptions and identifying the effective strategies for the utilization of purpose-led technologies that align organizational objectives with ESG initiatives and AI is an ongoing challenge for many organizations. Furthermore, the value that makes sustainable business transformation affordable lies at the intersection of digital technology and sustainability.
This session focuses on equipping attendees with frameworks and strategies for pairing technologies such as AI and machine learning with sustainability and organizational strategies to evolve the low-carbon transition into an opportunity for revenue and economic growth.

15:15 - 15:40
Reserved for Event Partner
15:40 - 15:55
Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break
15:55 - 16:35
Panel Discussion: Sustainable Investment: Financing's Role in Sustainable Business Transformation
Panel Speakers:

Yulia Dobrolyubova | Sustainability & Climate Change Lead, ERM - Thailand
Dr. Niven Huang | KPMG Sustainability Consulting - Taiwan
Harsha Reddy | Vice President & Global Head of Sustainability Development, indorama Ventures PCL - Thailand
Hahn Le | CEO, Empacte - Thailand

Moderator:

Paul Ark (Polapat Arkkrapridi) | Venture Partner, Climate & ESG, The Radical Fund - Thailand

Sustainable finance weaves environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into financial strategies, striving for a harmony between economic advancement, environmental preservation, and social fairness. Despite the many challenges in mainstreaming sustainable finance principles in practice, it holds promising potential for crafting a sustainable future. In this session, panelists will share:
o Core concepts and benefits of Sustainable Finance
o How green financing is creating Netzero products
o Role of Relevant Stakeholders (investors, gov, banks, businesses) in Sustainable Finance
o Real-World Applications and Cases of Green financing in Asia
16:35 - 17:15
Panel Discussion: Driving Impact through ESG Reporting Transparency & Regulatory Compliance
Panel Speakers:

Jed Llanes | Director, ESG and Sustainability, Komunidad - Philippines
Lany Harijanti | ASEAN Network Regional Program Manager, GRI - Indonesia
Leslie Beckman | Founder, Sisloff International - Singapore
Kristine Koed | Associate Partner, NexumGlobal - Thailand
Business Partner, Koed & Tier - Denmark

Moderator:
Sean Lees | Business and Human Rights Specialists, UNDP - Thailand
Unlocking the power of effective ESG reporting and regulatory compliance with cutting-edge strategies and technologies. This session guides attendees in setting the right KPIs and monitoring tools for enhanced compliance with regulations & policies to transition from greenwashing to green trust. Learn how to boost your organization's success by enhancing transparency and meeting compliance standards, ensuring long-term sustainability and stakeholder confidence.
17:15 - 17:35
Keynote: Mobilizing the Private Sectors Into Carbon Credits
Atty Alan Barcena | Executive Director; Net Zero Carbon Alliance PH - Philippines
AVP and Head of Corporate Support Functions; Energy Development Corporation - Philippines
17:35 - 17:55
Keynote: Slot reserved for event partner
17:55 - 18:00
Closing Remarks
18:00
Post Event Networking

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