04:20 PM Access to webinar opens 04:30 PM Exclusive discussion The pandemic has thrown into sharp relief workplace and safety issues. Beyond the work-from-home considerations, however, companies are also becoming increasingly aware that they do not operate in a vacuum, but as part of a broader ecosystem. Their responsibilities include not only internal arrangements with employees but external ones, such as maintaining a sustainable supply chain. How have companies adjusted to the demands of this health emergency? What additional measures are being contemplated to contribute to the sustainability of the operation? How was the supply chain affected, and what efforts are being applied to strengthen and improve it along ESG principles? As companies begin to develop Scope 3 reporting, what challenges are they facing? In which sectors are we seeing the greatest opportunities, and how is technology playing a role? Cynthia Tchikoltsoff head of supply chain management, Asia Pacific BNP Paribas Monica Bae regional lead, capital markets CDP Kevin Franklin chief operating officer, advisory Elevate Gopul Shah director, head of global treasury and trade finance Golden Agri-Resources Juliette Macresy executive director - issuer business Vigeo Eiris, part of Moody’s ESG Solutions Daniel Yu (moderator) editor-in-chief The Asset 05:20 PM Q&A 05:30 PM End of discussion
04:20 PM Access to webinar opens 04:30 PM Exclusive discussion As the global economy recovers from the pandemic, the climate change risks and biodiversity crisis remain critical. Hence, it is necessary to set off a new growth path that responds to these threats. Governments, working with the private sector, need to take the lead in efforts towards a green recovery. Finance will play a role helping companies to rethink consumption, energy, manufacturing process to reduce waste and to generate a truly renewable output. How could public and private policies support the transition into a green economy? What are the real-world examples of green recovery from the pandemic, and how is finance playing a role? Are investors stepping up their engagements with companies and keeping track of meeting and measuring ESG goals? What’s next for ESG disclosures in Asia as the regulatory standards are rising? Cora G. Dizon CFO and treasurer compliance officer AC Energy Jonathan Ho sustainability specialist Allianz Global Investors Thomas Walenta senior investment officer Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Sandeep Arora head of capital Azure Power Nneka Chike-Obi director, ESG research Sustainable Fitch Daniel Yu (moderator) editor-in-chief The Asset 05:20 PM Q&A 05:30 PM End of discussion