Marina Bay Sands
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 5
Deputy Chairman, Temasek Holdings
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment & Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Republic of Singapore
Both Singapore and the United States have tapped on policy as a key lever to bring their countries closer to realising their national climate targets. This fireside chat builds upon the global policy landscape to explore the balancing act between public sector and private sector roles, the effectiveness of public-private partnerships, and the importance of a just transition in achieving the twin outcomes of decarbonisation and progress in our journey towards net zero.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment & Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Republic of Singapore
CEO & President, Ceres
Chief Investment Officer, Temasek
CEO, H2 Green Steel
CEO, Ascend Elements
In the journey towards a sustainable future, critical minerals are the cornerstone of green transition: from wind turbines and electrical grids to electric vehicles. This long-term shift, however, is laden with challenges from both demand and supply side. As the green transition spans decades with significant impact on the society and environment, its success also hinges on the mining industry’s ongoing evolution of its social and environmental practices. How can companies balance meeting the growing demand for energy transition minerals with responsible E&S practices? What is the role of investors in paving the way to a sustainable and responsible mining practices while tapping on new opportunities?
Chairman, Rio Tinto, Chairman, LeapFrog Investments
Partner, Tribeca Capital
Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Church of England Pensions Board, Chair, Global Investor Commission on Mining 2030
Co-Chief Operating Officer & Director, Social Performance, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
Asia has grown tremendously within just a few generations with life expectancy in Asia-Pacific more than doubling, and per capita GDP rising nearly eighty-fold over a few generations. However, much of this growth has been fueled by fossil fuels, evidenced by a growth of in global greenhouse gas emissions share, which has surged from 15% to 52%. Besides Asia, fossil fuel dependency is also faced by other emerging markets and developing countries (EMDCs). Drawing from examples in both developed countries and EMDCs, panellists will discuss the varied pathways in transitioning economies towards long-term sustainable and equitable growth, highlight opportunities for cross-sharing best practices, and explore how various stakeholders in the public, private and philanthropic sectors can support and benefit from these pathways.
Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency
CEO & President, Energy Foundation China
Head, Financial Services, Temasek
Global Head, Carbon Markets & Director, Global Sustainability Innovation Center, Bain & Company
CEO, Singapore & Southeast Asia, Sembcorp Industries
CEO, Pentagreen Capital
Southeast Asia is disproportionately affected by climate change with its long coastlines and low-lying areas. Yet, with the region’s fast-growing economies and young population, it has immense potential to play a critical role in global decarbonisation efforts. This endeavor will not be without challenges given Southeast Asia’s dependence on fossil fuels and its growing energy demands. What are the levers that the region can tap on for a “win-win” for both economic growth and a just transition? Panellists will discuss new and emerging policies, sustainable financing opportunities in Southeast Asia, and the need for regional cooperation to catalyse transition for a net-zero Southeast Asia.
Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, The Philippines
CEO, DBS Group
Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority (EMA) of Singapore
Assistant News Editor, The Straits Times
Founder & CEO, Event Rap
Successful business operations and a climate-secure world go hand-in-hand. The urgency of climate change, disclosures, and emerging regulations call for change to be driven from within. The Board of Directors being at the helm for crucial far-reaching decisions, needs to steer sustainability.
A compact forum and networking event hosted by the Council for Board Diversity, The Climate in the Boardroom brings together senior sustainability/climate leaders interested in the board journey and influential board decision-makers for a lively exchange on enhancing sustainability/climate-driven business strategies and governance.
The forum will take place from 12:30 to 14:00 followed by networking.
This event is by-invite only. To indicate interest, please email CBD_Secretariat@sgx.com.
Join to learn what leading companies are doing to accelerate their transition and adoption of innovative technology solutions across waste management, fashion and biofuels in a showcase session with interactive questions and answers. Interested in the role of nature and biodiversity as an investible solution? Listen to industry and financial market experts explain what opportunities there are to protect nature and reverse nature loss synergistically with our climate goals and how to find catalytic capital to bridge Asia’s climate financing gaps.
The panel hosted by RGE and Eco-Business and moderated by Eco-Business’ Founder and Managing Director Jessica Cheam, will delve into the pivotal and leading role that ASEAN can play to sustain and build a Net-Zero bioeconomy.
The ASEAN bioeconomy employs around 8.2% of the global labour force and generates over $2.3 trillion annually. Three quarters of this lies in agriculture, food manufacture and primary resources.
In our fight against climate change, it is crucial that ASEAN takes the lead but its success will depend on building a sustainable bioeconomy whereby businesses embed a Production-Protection model within their operating models.
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For interest to attend, please email Shirley_lam@rgei.com.
The Philanthropy Asia Summit (PAS) is the Philanthropy Asia Alliance’s flagship collaborative platform catalysing philanthropic-public-private partnerships to address pressing environmental and societal challenges.
For more information, please visit www.philanthropyxchange.sg/pas/ or email pas@philanthropyasiaalliance.org.