With climate change and nature loss, the momentum for mandatory Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting is growing in intensity. The roles and responsibilities of businesses are changing, making a just transition to a more sustainable business model a necessity to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
The above theme underscores the urgency and commitment required to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 16th GCNS Summit offers a platform for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and action towards advancing the SDGs in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sustainability in Uncertain Times: Bridging Complexity and Opportunity
In a world filled with uncertainty, the private sector faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join us for an insightful fireside chat with the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, a prominent leader in shaping economic policies. In this engaging session, we will explore how businesses can navigate the complex landscape of sustainability, economic slowdowns, and global uncertainties.
Our discussion will delve into immediate actions required by the private sector, strategies to thrive during economic downturns while staying committed to sustainability, and the role of business leaders in driving profits and delivering on a sustainable future. Get ready to gain valuable insights and perspectives from our distinguished guest.
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Discover how financial institutions and industry sector leaders can support sustainability, advance climate science, and drive energy transition, emphasizing the roles of large enterprises and multinational corporations in reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout their supply chains.
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Future-Proofing Sustainability: Business Transformation for Resilience
Explore the pivotal role of business transformation in securing lasting success for enterprises. Learn proactive strategies, innovation, and holistic approaches to thrive amid economic fluctuations and future challenges. Discover how to future-proof your business through technology adoption, branding, culture, customer focus, and agility for sustained growth and resilience in a dynamic landscape.
Facilitators include:
• Alison Kennedy, Senior Managing Director, Accenture
• Prescott Gaylord, Head of Sustainability, DBS
• Gabriel Tan, CEO, GUAVA Amenities
• Ee Pin Lee, Key Account Manager, APAC Renewable Aviation
Empowering SMEs: Shaping the Future of Sustainability
This session will explore the pivotal role of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in driving sustainable business practices and reshaping the future of sustainability. By focusing on strategic innovation, material ESG risks, and effective stakeholder engagement, SMEs can harness their potential to create meaningful impact, unlock growth opportunities, and contribute to larger corporations’ ESG metrics.
Facilitators include:
• Matthias Ong, Head, Corporate Engagement (SEA & OC), CDP
• Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Limited
• Adrien Desbaillets, Co-Founder and CEO, SaladStop Pte. Ltd.
• Spencer Low, Chief Sustainability Officer, SATS Ltd.
Catalysing SDG Ambition: Sustainable Impact Investments by Family Offices in Singapore
Delve into the pivotal role that family offices play in accelerating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) ambitions through sustainable investments. With a focus on the growing trend of sustainable investing among family offices in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Singapore, this session will explore how investment partnerships with family offices can drive positive societal impact, support startups, and contribute to the achievement of SDGs.
Facilitators include:
• Brian San, Executive Director, Wealth Management Institute
• George Wong, Lead, Impact Philanthropy Partnership, Wealth Management Institute
In this keynote session, we will explore how AI is a powerful ally in our quest for environmental preservation, enabling data-driven strategies for low-carbon energy systems and sustainability. However, we also delve into the challenges AI poses, including accessibility disparities and potential biases. Join us to understand the intricate relationship between AI and sustainability, emphasising the need for collaboration among governments, businesses, and the public to ensure the responsible and equitable use of AI for the greater good.
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Discover how businesses leverage artificial intelligence to measure and communicate sustainability, addressing the challenge of subjective interpretations. Explore AI’s role in creating coordinated measures for environmental preservation, enhancing sustainable practices, and advancing low-carbon energy systems to combat climate change. While AI offers significant benefits, we’ll also examine potential societal impacts and economic disparities, ensuring a balanced perspective on AI’s role in sustainability.
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Leading up to the in-person GCNS Summit 2024, we’ve specially curated the ‘GCNS SME Series’ – a series of workshops to help companies kickstart their sustainability journey.
Join us to understand the basics of corporate sustainability, and learn to take the next step in your sustainability journey with practical, decisive actions.
For the first webinar on Sustainability and Reporting, our Deputy Director, Ms Sue Meng Chan, demystified the concept of sustainability and its ESG areas, as well as the importance for businesses to integrate sustainability into their strategy and operations. She also shared about the various resources provided by GCNS that companies can tap into to learn and operationalise sustainability in their business.
In the second webinar of our SME Series 2022, we tackle the whys and hows of carbon management, as well as shed some light and address misconceptions, on the topic of RECs and how SMEs can leverage this tool. We were joined by Mr Zulkhairi Pasuni, Commercial and Sales Lead from Sembcorp Industries, who explained how RECs work and the role they play in reducing global emissions.
In the third webinar of the SME Series 2022, our guest speakers from UOB shed light on the trends and importance of sustainable finance and UOB’s sustainable financing frameworks to help companies fund their projects. This was followed by a sharing of the challenges and opportunities for SMEs in accessing green finance.
Disruptive innovations that enable positive transformation
Disruptive innovations that enable positive transformation
Paving the way for circular supply chains
UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK SINGAPORE
Towards net zero – decarbonising to optimise business operations.
Paving the way for circular supply chains
Disruptive innovations that enable positive transformation
Paving the way for circular supply chains
Disruptive innovations that enable positive transformation
Disruptive innovations that enable positive transformation
UOB
Paving the way for circular supply chains
| Time | Programme |
| 9.00am | Registration |
| 9.10am |
Welcome remarks
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| 9.15am |
Opening by Moderator
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| 9.25am |
Presentation by Dr. Allinnettes Adigue, GRI Head of the ASEAN Regional Hub, Global Reporting Initiative |
| 9.40am |
Panel Discussion and Q&A
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| 10:40am | Closing Remarks & Networking |
| 11.00am | End of Session |
Time | Programme |
8.45 am | Registration |
9.00 am | Welcome remarks |
9.10am | Increase in Carbon Tax in 2024 – what it is and what it could mean for companies |
9.20am | Changes in Climate Change disclosure frameworks and requirements |
9.30am | Panel discussion and Q&A |
10.10am | Closing remarks |
10.15am | Networking |
| Time | Programme |
| 8.45am | Registration |
| 9.10am | Welcome remarks |
| 9.20am | Deep Dive into the Sustainability Journey of iWOW, SEATOBAG® and FairPrice Group |
| 10.30am | Closing Remarks |
| 10.40am | Networking |
| 11.00am | End |
