GCNS Virtual Summit 2020 - Day 2

• Should companies weigh the interests of one stakeholder group over another? If so, how?
• How can companies engage employees and board members to factor in interests of all stakeholders?
• Will shifting focus from solely satisfying shareholder needs to ensuring all stakeholders needs are addressed future-proof businesses from risks such as climate crises and the COVID-19 pandemic?

Speakers:

• 
  Mr Tan Chong Meng, Group CEO - PSA International, Chairman - Jurong Town Corporation
   
• 
  Mr Dilhan Pillay Sandrasegara, Chief Executive Officer, Temasek International
   

Moderator:

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  Prof Gerard George, Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University
   

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The rise in protectionism worldwide has been threatening global supply chains.

The US-China trade war has resulted in massive supply chain disruptions, resulting in economic slowdowns.

Climate crises, armed conflict and public health risks such as COVID-19 further exacerbate the disruptions in supply chains.

• How can companies navigate such times and how can global supply chains be protected and maintained despite all these challenges?

Speakers:

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  Mr Raymond Yee, Vice President, Customs & Regulatory Affairs, DHL Express Asia Pacific
   
• 
  Ms Shahamin Zaman, Chair, Global Compact Local Networks Asia - Pacific, CEO, Global Compact Network Bangladesh
   
• 
  Mr Sven Ruytinx, Head of Accenture Supply Chain & Operations South East Asia, Accenture Strategy
   

Moderator:

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  Prof Shantanu Bhattacharya, Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management, Deputy Dean (Programs), Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University
   

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There is increasing expectations from different stakeholders, including customers and investors, on companies to have stronger supply chain transparency and disclosure. This is compounded by numerous legislation globally including the UK Modern Slavery Act, Australia Modern Slavery Act and others such as the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act requiring companies to monitor the risk of modern slavery occurring in their supply chains. Customers are also demanding to know and rejecting products or services if they are tainted with forced labour or human trafficking. These expectations put on companies are forcing them to engage with suppliers, several of which are small and medium enterprises (SMEs), asking their suppliers and vendors to comply with their supplier codes of conduct.
This session will provide an overview of the increasing pressure for supply chain ethical sourcing due diligence and the resulting implications on SMEs, what to expect and how to respond to their customers’ request for supplier information and increasing supplier due diligence.

Speakers:

• 
  Ms Mabel Wong, Senior Director, Asia Pacific, Sustainability Consulting, Elevate
   

Join us in a virtual site visit to the Interface factory in LaGrange, Georgia, in the United States!

We take a look at the manufacturing of their carpets while also learning about how they have succeeded in making carbon neutral products.

Hear from Interface's Chief Sustainability Officer about their commitment to running their business in a way that creates a climate fit for life.

Speakers:

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  Ms Erin Meezan, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Interface, Inc
   

Moderator:

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  Mr Veerappan Swaminathan, Director, Sustainable Living Lab
   

How can the circular economy serve as a viable systemic solution to solve sustainability issues?

Hear from regional thought leaders on the diverse ways in which businesses and individuals can contribute to the circular economy.

Gain insights on how to move away from the status quo and innovate creative solutions for sustainability issues in your community.

Speakers:

• 
  Mr David Christian, Co-Founder, Evoware
   
• 
  Mr Amirul Adli, Project Manager, GA Circular
   
• 
  Ms Yeo Pei Shan, Co-Founder, UglyFood
   

Moderator:

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  Mr Edwin Seah, Head of Sustainability and Communications, Food Industry Asia (FIA)
   

Hear from various social entrepreneurs in our interactive human library!

Look forward to hearing about:

• Their motivations behind their initiatives
• How they are making a difference in food sustainability
• Their predictions and observations on industry trends and mindsets
• How COVID-19 has changed the processes and missions of their businesses
• What needs to be done to improve food sustainability in the region

Speakers:

• 
  Mr Rahul Immandira, Co-Founder, Binjai Brew
   
• 
  Mr Calvin Chan, Founder, Green Hero
   
• 
  Mr Adi Reza, CEO, Mycotech
   

Moderator:

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  Ms Melody Tay, Youth Organising Committee, GCNS