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Welcome from the Carbon Trust • Tom Delay CBE, Chief Executive, the Carbon Trust

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Opening address • Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore

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Carbon footprinting and net zero target settingIn the run up to COP26, commitment to net zero targets has been impressive. But there’s a growing awareness of the scale of action needed to drive down carbon to make net zero achievable in Asia.

This panel discussion aims to bring forward examples of each of the main levers for corporates to take action on climate change. It will examine key questions such as: what is the importance of carbon footprinting and science-based target setting? How can a company begin their journey to net zero and what are the key steps to take? What are the success stories of effectively managing one’s emissions and the challenges faced?

These speakers represent best practice in corporate climate action within Asia and will discuss their own experiences of emissions reduction and contribution to global efforts to limit warming.

Panellists

• Anirban Ghosh, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mahindra Group

• Huidong Zhou, EHS Director, Envision Group

• Judy Zhu, Operational Process Manager Sustainable Development, Decathlon

• Amelie Tan, South East Asia Regional Lead, Commit to Action, Science Based Targets initiative and CDP

Moderator

• Eloise Burnett, Senior Asia Manager, the Carbon Trust

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Demonstrating action and providing transparency on the route to net zeroConsumer purchasing power could be one lever to drive decarbonisation, but to be truly effective, consumers must be able to readily access information on the true climate change impacts of products and services. Certification plays an important part in this. Be it carbon, waste or water, certification signals that a company has taken steps to verify one’s actions to reduce their footprint or environmental impact.

This session aims to explore the types of certification schemes and how they can help companies bolster their environmental efforts. We will discuss how certification can allow you to demonstrate to your key stakeholders your transparent and proactive approach to measuring and reducing carbon emissions on the route to net zero, and how certifying the carbon footprint of products and services allows you to communicate your carbon impact with confidence.

Panellists

• Qi Zhang, Head of Sustainability, Nestlé Greater China Region

• Sang-Yong Mike Lee, Principal Research Engineer, LG Korea

• Terrynz Tan, Sustainability Transformation Director, Tetra Pak China

• Tienan Li, General Manager, China Standard Conformity Assessment Co. Ltd. (CSCA)

Presenter & Moderator

• Lijian Zhao, China Director, the Carbon Trust

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From awareness to action - How South East Asia is turning climate risks into opportunitiesThe recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warned that the climate-critical 1.5°C warming increase is expected to materialise a decade earlier than predicted. Particularly stark consequences such as rising sea levels and heat waves are likely to occur in South East Asia, one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. With climate change impacts occurring more frequently and rising in severity, it is becoming clear that these threats affect all stakeholders.

Notably, different stakeholders in the region are also making climate change a priority and demonstrating leadership on climate action. These efforts range from greater commitment to financing sustainability and climate related causes, to considering climate change impacts in their direct operations and supply chains. Against this backdrop, this session will highlight some of the latest developments in the region driving climate action among key actors, and how an organisation in South East Asia can proactively identify, assess and manage climate risks. The speakers will also highlight examples of unique challenges faced in managing climate risks, and these risks can be turned into opportunities in the region.

Speakers

• Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift, Chief Executive, Bursa Malaysia

Implementing green technologies within your organisation - a practical framework

• Jean-Gaetan Guillemaud, Regional Director – Government Affairs & Sustainability, Zuellig Pharma

• Brett Marshall, Vice President Quality Assurance, Zuellig Pharma

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Net zero targets and ambitious commitments - Making this work for Asian financial institutions2020 could be remembered as a gamechanger in global consciousness on sustainability, with huge economic challenges and accelerating climate change. China, South Korea and Japan made net zero carbon commitments, but achieving these ambitious commitments will involve both unlocking more financing as well as re-directing capital flows towards green and sustainable activities. Various net zero initiatives have been introduced by industry groups to steer financial institutions towards more ambitious efforts and increase their accountability. However, Asian financial institutions are at a unique crossroads: as they strive to be more aligned to international net zero expectations, they are also grappling with the responsibility to manage their carbon exposures and evidence concrete impacts through green and sustainable financing.

This panel discussion aims to examine a few key questions: how do banks and asset managers in Asia view international expectations including setting net zero targets? What are some success stories of engaging with clients in carbon-intensive sectors and how can we scale up these examples? What role can other stakeholders play to support Asian financial institutions in achieving net zero targets and ambitious commitments?

Panellists

• Caroline Le Meaux, Global Head of ESG Research, Engagement and Voting, Amundi Asset Management

• Rebecca Wright, Chief Executive, Asia Investment Group for Climate Change (AIGCC)

• Kelvin Tan, Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments - ASEAN, HSBC

Moderator

• Lau Xin Yi, Green Finance Lead, South East Asia, the Carbon Trust

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Closing remarks by the Carbon Trust • Chris Stephens, Asia Director, the Carbon Trust

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