16 Sep Embracing ESG: Emerging Challenges in ASEAN’s Supply Chains
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, 16 September 2021
Time: 4:00pm – 5:15pm Singapore Time
Format: Zoom
Registration link: https://bit.ly/ESGSIIA (closes on Tuesday, 14 September 2021)
SYNOPSIS
Efforts to address climate change are becoming increasingly mainstream, with economies around the world recognising the impending climate crisis. But there remain differing views regarding other environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. In recent months, American and European regulators have expressed renewed concern about labour rights in ASEAN’s manufacturing and food industries. However, from an ASEAN standpoint, businesses and communities may still be prioritising basic needs, especially with economic and food security pressures now being intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. How can our region’s businesses, investors, and financial institutions respond to emerging ESG issues in key supply chains?
- How do perceptions of ESG differ between developed economies and the ASEAN region?
- What are the material ESG issues rising to the forefront in ASEAN, and how can we identify sector-specific or company specific priorities?
- How can meaningful implementation of ESG commitments be ensured?
PROGRAMME (SGT)
3:55pm – 4:00pm
Webinar broadcast opens
4:00pm – 4:05pm
Introductory remarks by:
Ms. Seraphim Cheong, Director (Outreach & Special Projects), SIIA
4:05pm – 4:35pm
Insights by:
Mr. Jimmy Greer, VP, Outreach and Research, Moody’s ESG Solutions
Mr. Kevin John Monteiro, Executive Director and CFO, Japfa Ltd
Ms. Carolyn Lim, Senior Corporate Communications Manager, Musim Mas Group
Moderated by:
Associate Professor Simon Tay, Chairman, SIIA
4:35pm – 5:10pm
Q&A Session
5:10pm – 5:15pm
Closing