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Main Schedule

Registrations and gathering
30 min

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Keynote
As a socially responsible business, Disney is committed to working with supplier...
Michael Moriarty (President and  Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Management Limited)
30 min

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Future of green finance
A discussion on key financial topics, including Hong Kong's role as a green...
Nana Li (Head of Sustainability & Stewardship, Asia-Pacific at Impax Asset Management)
Elaine Ng (Associate Director of International Affairs and Sustainable Finance)
Hannah Lee (Head of Asia Pacific ESG Equity Research at J.P. Morgan)
Veronique Lafon-Vinais (Adjunct Associate Professor, Dept of Finance and co-Director, BSc in Sustainable and Green Finance at HKUST Business School)
45 min

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Break
AI & ESG
A discussion on challenges and opportunities of the growth of AI in APAC. Learn ...
Mary Leung (Senior Advisor, Research and Advocacy, Asia Pacific at CFA Institute)Mary Leung
Fan Ho (Executive Director and General Manager, Asia Pacific Solutions and Services Group of Lenovo (Hong Kong) Limited)Fan Ho
Jason Chang (Associate Partner at ERM Hong Kong Limited)Jason Chang
Joanne Hon (Managing Director Hong Kong of Equinix)Joanne Hon
Michael‬‭ Yung‬ ‭ (Strategic‬‭ Advisor,‬‭ Google‬‭ Cloud at Google‬‭ (Hong‬‭ Kong)‬‭ Limited)Michael‬‭ Yung‬ ‭
85 min

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Lunch
90 min
Sustainable investment
Under Family Offices in Asia, 15% of the world's single-family offices are ...
Katy Yung (Chief Executive Officer at Sustainable Finance Initiative)
Tasos Zavitsanakis (Managing Director Co-Head APAC Sustainable Finance Office of UBS)
Nneka Chike-Obi (Head of APAC ESG Ratings & Research at Sustainable Fitch)
45 min

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Carbon Trading/Carbon Markets
Carbon Growth Partners focuses on blending expertise in investment management, c...
Charles Bedford (Chief Impact Officer and Founder of Carbon Growth Partners)
45 min

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Break
Impact of ESG regulatory changes on Asia's exporters
Delve into how evolving standards on ESG are reshaping strategies and operations...
Piers Touzel (Head of Advisory for Hong Kong and Mainland China at ERM-Hong Kong, Ltd)
45 min

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A Just Energy Transition
1. Where are we in terms of Hong Kong’s energy transition?
2. Why is i...
Myriam Mwizerwa (Head of Office at International Organization for Migration - UN Migration)
Simon Ng (CEO, Business Environment Council of Exxonmobil)
Freeman Cheung (Senior Vice President, Environment at AECOM)
Hendrik Rosenthal (Director – Group Sustainability of CLP Holdings Limited)
45 min

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Break
DE&I and the war for Gen Z talent
A riveting discussion with industry professionals about the current state of DEI...
Janet Ledger (CEO of Community Business)
Veleka Sweeting (Vice President, Human Resources at Bank of America)
Jerome Yau (Co-Founder of Hong Kong Marriage Equality)
Linda Wu (Student at HKUST)
45 min

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Domestic helpers & business
In the business context, it will be discussed on the importance of migrant worke...
Manisha Wijesinghe (Executive Director of HELP for Domestic Workers)

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Mixer with sustainability leaders
Drinks Sponsor by Breer:
Breer is a food upcycling startup that collects uns...
120 min

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Registrations and gathering

Thursday Dec. 05 - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (30 min)

Thursday Dec. 05 - 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM (10 min)

Keynote

Thursday Dec. 05 - 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM (30 min)

As a socially responsible business, Disney is committed to working with suppliers of different backgrounds, sizes and industries, because providing opportunities to entrepreneurs creates a positive ripple effect that benefits individuals and communities while bringing in fresh perspectives which help the brand constantly evolve. Michael Moriarty, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, will address how the company supports small businesses and the importance of working with diverse suppliers, highlighting how investing in such businesses spurs innovation and spreads magic by creating economic opportunities in the community. Join Michael as he shares success stories of Hong Kong Disneyland’s magic impact.

Future of green finance

Thursday Dec. 05 - 9:40 AM - 10:25 AM (45 min)

A discussion on key financial topics, including Hong Kong's role as a green financial center, emerging trends in the US market, and sustainable investing. Dive into insights on transition finance, adaptation urgency, capacity building, and talent demands in the financial sector.

Break

Thursday Dec. 05 - 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM (10 min)

AI & ESG

Thursday Dec. 05 - 10:35 AM - 12:00 PM (85 min)

A discussion on challenges and opportunities of the growth of AI in APAC. Learn how the growth of AI is presenting ESG challenges, particularly on environmental, and what are companies doing to address this specifically. But also discover the social benefits of AI and its potential to aid in overcoming ESG challenges.

Lunch

Thursday Dec. 05 - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (90 min)

Sustainable investment

Thursday Dec. 05 - 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM (45 min)

Under Family Offices in Asia, 15% of the world's single-family offices are based in Hong Kong and Singapore.

1. How does sustainable investing fit into their strategies?

2. What new products or investment strategies are being developed to meet the demand for sustainable and impact investments for Asian investors?

In sustainable investment, we will look at the shifts in recent years.

1. Which asset classes offer investors the most opportunities, considering both financial return and sustainability impact?

2. How do you address skepticism or concerns from clients who are hesitant to allocate funds to impact investments?

3. What role do you think an ageing population and wealth transfer to younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z) will play in the growth of impact investing?

Carbon Trading/Carbon Markets

Thursday Dec. 05 - 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM (45 min)

Carbon Growth Partners focuses on blending expertise in investment management, carbon policy, and nature-based climate solutions to drive financial returns with positive societal and environmental impacts.

Through investments in clean technologies and nature conservation, the path to net zero emissions is accelerated, creating employment and environmental health in vulnerable regions.

Ultimately, exploring innovative solutions in shaping the future of sustainable development.

Break

Thursday Dec. 05 - 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM (10 min)

Impact of ESG regulatory changes on Asia's exporters

Thursday Dec. 05 - 3:10 PM - 3:55 PM (45 min)

Delve into how evolving standards on ESG are reshaping strategies and operations for exporters in the region, navigating a new era of sustainable trade practices and market dynamics.

A Just Energy Transition

Thursday Dec. 05 - 3:55 PM - 4:40 PM (45 min)

1. Where are we in terms of Hong Kong’s energy transition?
2. Why is it important to ensure the energy transition is just, inclusive, and equitable?
3. How to finance a just energy transition?

Break

Thursday Dec. 05 - 4:40 PM - 4:50 PM (10 min)

DE&I and the war for Gen Z talent

Thursday Dec. 05 - 4:50 PM - 5:35 PM (45 min)

A riveting discussion with industry professionals about the current state of DEI, a multigenerational workforce and how social and societal issues are changing the way companies engage with its newest group of employees - Gen Z.
For the first time in organizational history, four generations — Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z — are working at the same time. While some generations may value stability, hierarchy, loyalty and hard work, the younger Gen Z are more interested in a workplace culture that matches their values, supports mental health and embraces diversity.

Domestic helpers & business

Thursday Dec. 05 - 5:35 PM - 6:00 PM (25 min)

In the business context, it will be discussed on the importance of migrant workers in Hong Kong to the economy of Hong Kong.

Some questions that will be addressed:
1. What are the usual problems that occur when having a domestic worker?
2. How does this in turn impact companies when their employees are taken away from their jobs due to domestic difficulties?
3. What could companies do to help their employees manage domestic difficulties?

Mixer with sustainability leaders

Thursday Dec. 05 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (120 min)

Drinks Sponsor by Breer:
Breer is a food upcycling startup that collects unsold, uneaten and surplus bread, and uses it to brew local craft beer.
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