Sustainable Business Summit

* By invitation only – separate registration is required. This session will not be broadcast live. *

Proudly Sponsored By Bangkok Bank.

Amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and heightened energy security concerns, one thing remains clear: realizing the promise of a clean and just future in Asia will require a significant amount of capital. How can companies invest in the low-carbon economy efficiently to accelerate ESG goals and gain a competitive advantage? How can banks and financial institutions provide scalable green financing while managing climate risk and changing regulations?

Join us for a breakfast briefing exploring the sustainable financing trends driving Asia’s explosive ESG growth and clean energy transition. We’ll examine innovative financing mechanisms, promising clean technology developments and the power of public-private partnerships in advancing sustainability while driving long-term value.

8:30 AM SGT – Opening Remarks

• Katie Turner, Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Live Experiences

8:32 AM SGT – Cleantech & Renewables Outlook

EDPR APAC Business CEO Frank Phuan discusses cleantech trends to watch in Asia.

• Frank Phuan, Business CEO, EDPR APAC
• Moderator: Caroline Chua, Southeast Asia Energy Analyst, BloombergNEF

8:50 AM SGT – Bangkok Bank Advisor Spotlight

• Meliza Musa Rusli, President Director, PermataBank

8:55 AM SGT – Unlocking Green Financing

We discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging sustainable finance internationally. Given the economic, social and cultural differences across this vast region where are we seeing successful frameworks and practices emerge with new partners? Will they increase resilience or are there bumps in the road ahead?

• Natalie Black, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, United Kingdom
• Moderator: Sheryl Lee, Reporter, APAC ESG, Bloomberg

9:15 AM SGT – Breakout Breakfast Concludes

9:30 AM SGT – Opening Remarks

9:35 AM SGT – Staying Competitive in the Green Economy

What is Asia’s role in the global green economy? How can the region remain competitive amid historic investments in clean technology in the US and strong policies in Europe? Leaders from across the region will discuss the greatest economic opportunities and challenges in Asia’s decarbonization journey.

• Marie Cheong, Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact
• Peck Khamkanist, Founder & CEO, Impact Electrons Siam
• Isao Sekiguchi, President, Nissan ASEAN
• Moderator: Allen Tom Abraham, Head of Sustainable Materials Research, BloombergNEF

10:05 AM SGT – In Conversation With Grace Fu

Environment Minister Grace Fu discusses Singapore’s role in the global fight against climate change and the power of public-private collaboration to accelerate sustainability goals.

• Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability & the Environment, Singapore
• Moderator: Haslinda Amin, Anchor & Chief International Correspondent for Southeast Asia, Bloomberg Television

10:25 AM SGT – Case Study: Cheers to Circularity

Executives from Pernod Ricard and ecoSPIRITS discuss how their partnership is leveraging closed-loop technology to transform the premium spirits supply chain.

• Sui Ling Cheah, Executive Board Chair, ecoSPIRITS
• Matthew Tan, Legal & Compliance Director, South East Asia; Corporate Affairs Manager, Singapore, Pernod Ricard
• Moderator: Ishika Mookerjee, Deputy Team Leader, Asia Stocks, Bloomberg

10:45 AM SGT – Break

11:10 AM SGT – In Conversation With Loh Boon Chye

SGX Group CEO Loh Boon Chye discusses the role of sustainable finance in economic growth and how ESG disclosures are shaping the future of investing.

• Loh Boon Chye, CEO, SGX Group
• Moderator: Akshat Rathi, Senior Reporter, Bloomberg Green

11:30 AM SGT – Advisory Board Panel: Leading With Urgency

The gravity and complexity of today’s ESG challenges demand immediate action from all sectors, including the business and finance community. From accelerating renewable solutions to unlocking green capital, our Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit Advisors share how they are leveraging the power of technology, data and collaboration to produce swift and tangible results across Asia.

• Manish Pant, Executive Vice President, International Operations, Schneider Electric
• Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, Group Chief Executive Officer, Frasers Property Limited
• Chartsiri Sophonpanich, President, Bangkok Bank
• Anderson Tanoto, Managing Director, RGE
• Moderator: Mark Wehling, Director, BNEF Academy & Co-Head, APAC Commercial, BloombergNEF

12:00 PM SGT – Building an Ethical Supply Chain

With due diligence regulations shining the spotlight on corporate social and environmental issues, many companies are galvanizing their efforts around a global just economy. We’ll hear how sustainability leaders are prioritizing human rights and transparency across their supply chain.

• Elena Fanjul-Debnam, Founder & CEO, Labor Solutions
• Laura Magill, Global Head of Sustainability, Global Supply Chain, Bata Group
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

Summit attendees will dive deeper into critical ESG issues facing business and finance leaders in Asia. Bloomberg facilitators will lead conversation groups based on the following themes:

• Sustainable Finance: Conrad Tan, ESG Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence
• Energy Transitions: Annie Lee, Metals & Mining Reporter, Bloomberg
• Diversity & Inclusion: Stephanie Phang, Managing Editor, Southeast Asia, Bloomberg

2:00 PM SGT – In Conversation With Somruedee Chaimongkol

Banpu chief Somruedee Chaimongkol discusses how Thailand’s largest coal producer is shifting its business priorities to align with a greener future.

• Somruedee Chaimongkol, CEO, Banpu Public Company Limited

• Moderator: Haslinda Amin, Anchor & Chief International Correspondent for Southeast Asia, Bloomberg Television

2:20 PM SGT – What to Watch in ESG Reporting

Tracking ESG performance continues to be a source of frustration for many business and finance leaders – whether it be a lack of data or a dizzying number of mandatory or voluntary disclosures. Our experts will highlight the most critical metrics to measure and report in accordance with varying regulations and standards.

• Dr. Allinnettes Adigue, Head, ASEAN Regional Hub, Global Reporting Initiative
• Amita Chaudhury, Group Head of Sustainability, AIA
• Eugenia Koh, Global Head, Sustainable Finance, Consumer, Private & Business Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
• Moderator: Sheryl Lee, Reporter, APAC ESG, Bloomberg

2:50 PM SGT – Financing Asia’s Energy Transition

To reach key goals in a region heavily impacted by climate change, Asia must harness the power of finance to enable and accelerate the transition to a lower-carbon economy. We’ll explore the role regional and global institutions play in funding this transition while balancing growing energy security challenges.

• Sylvia Chen, Head of ESG, South Asia, Amundi
• A. Burak Dağlıoğlu, President, Investment Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
• Jackie Surtani, Regional Director, ADB Singapore Office, Asian Development Bank
• Moderator: Stephen Stapczynski, Senior Energy Reporter, Bloomberg

3:20 PM SGT – Empowering Women in Sustainability

Women play a crucial role in building a sustainable future. We’ll discuss how women in business and finance can drive measurable ESG impact and overcome gender-related roadblocks to unlock their power.

• Subhashini Chandran, Vice President, Social Impact, Asia Pacific, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
• Esther Chang, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Singapore
• Michelle Li, Founder, clever carbon & Women and Climate
• Moderator: Abby Danzig, Senior Programming Director, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

3:50 PM SGT – Closing Remarks 

4:00 PM SGT – Mainstage Programming Concludes

* By invitation only – separate registration is required. *

Proudly Sponsored By RGE.

Prepare for takeoff. When the post-pandemic appetite for adventure meets the urgency of climate change, environmentally-conscious fliers and companies alike are betting on sustainable solutions to usher in a new era of aviation. The journey doesn’t stop in the air – the destinations and experiences along the way created with sustainability in mind are redefining modern travel as we know it.

Join us for a fascinating evening envisioning the future of sustainable travel as we close the 2023 Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore. We’ll hear from sustainability leaders who are leveraging technology, building partnerships and working hands-on at the community level to make the way we travel more efficient and sustainable.

6:30 PM SGT – Networking Reception

7:15 PM SGT – Opening Remarks

• Katrina Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, Global Business & Asia Transport Team Leader, Bloomberg

7:20 PM SGT – Sustainable Aviation: From Ambition to Action

When will flights powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel become the norm in Asia and beyond? We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities aviation leaders face in their efforts to transform air travel.

• Carlos Barrasa, Executive Vice President, Commercial & Clean Energies, CEPSA
• Pratheepan Karunagaran, Executive Director, Apical
• Munal Rathore, Partner, BCG
• Moderator Katrina Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, Global Business & Asia Transport Team Leader, Bloomberg

7:50 PM SGT – The Journey, Destination & Beyond

Leaders from the travel, tourism and hospitality industries discuss how they are cultivating more sustainable travel experiences and contributing to a greener and more inclusive future.

• Jeremy Aniere, Vice President of Operations, Singapore & General Manager, Pan Pacific Singapore, Pan Pacific Hotels Group
• Jason Loe, Founder, Tribe
• Gerald Ng, Vice President, Environment & Sustainability, Changi Airport Group
• Moderator: Katrina Nicholas, Deputy Managing Editor, Global Business & Asia Transport Team Leader, Bloomberg

8:15 PM SGT – Programming Concludes

9:00 PM SGT – Event Concludes

* By invitation only – separate registration is required. *

Proudly Sponsored By Schneider Electric.

The race to net zero is on. Measurable progress against emissions goals is no longer nice to have – it’s a critical element of success that must be woven tightly into an organization’s fabric. Many business and finance leaders are heeding the call of urgent climate action and boldly shifting priorities from ambition to action, recognizing the incredible value of decarbonization for people, planet and profit alike.

Join us for an inspirational evening exploring the promise of Asia’s net-zero era as we kick off the 2023 Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit in Singapore. We’ll hear from game-changing sustainability leaders who are leveraging innovation, adaptability and purpose to accelerate results that will change the world for the better.

6:30 PM SGT – Networking Reception

7:15 PM SGT – Opening Remarks

7:20 PM SGT – Innovating for the Net-Zero Future

Getting to a net-zero future requires collaboration, creativity and the power of today’s rapidly advancing technology. StartupX Chief’s Strategy Officer Joyce Tay discusses the role of innovation in Singapore’s decarbonization journey, the importance of youth voices and upskilling your workforce, and how startups can work with industry titans and government agencies to scale sustainability efforts.

• Joyce Tay, Chief Strategy Officer, StartupX
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

7:40 PM SGT – Schneider Electric Advisor Spotlight: Buildings of the Future

• Manish Pant, Executive Vice President, International Operations, Schneider Electric
• Moderator: Lucy Lou, Creative Content Lead, APAC, Bloomberg Media Studios

7:45 PM SGT – Disrupting & Decarbonizing

Success in the net zero transition is not a linear path, and evaluating the full value chain is a key to the journey. Leaders across different industries share specific examples of the unconventional approaches that led to breakthrough results on the road to decarbonization.

• Carrie Chan, Co-Founder & CEO, Avant
• Zie Hui Lim, Director, Tobe Packaging
• Grace Sai, Co-Founder & CEO, Unravel Carbon
• Moderator: Meg Szabo, Senior Editor, Bloomberg Green & Sustainability Events

8:15 PM SGT – Programming Concludes

9:00 PM SGT – Event Concludes