Programme Schedule

The State of ESG in Asia 2026: Navigating the Shift from Voluntary Reporting to Mandatory Execution
Governance as the Engine: Why the Boardroom is the New Frontline for Sustainability Risk
From Disclosure to Assurance: Building ESG Systems, Controls and Organisational Readiness
The Capital Catalyst: How Investors and Lenders are Pricing ESG Performance into Asia’s Financial Markets
FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 1

From Network to Numbers: Strengthening ESG Governance & Data Integrity in a Digital Infrastructure Company

A practical case study on how a digital infrastructure company collects, manages, and verifies ESG data across complex operations to ensure accuracy and accountability.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 1

Design for Circularity: Rethinking Product Life Cycles to Eliminate Waste at the Source

How companies can design products from the start to reduce waste, extend lifespan, and enable reuse or recycling — making circularity part of the product DNA.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 1

The Road to 1.5°C: Setting and Achieving Science-Based Targets (SBTi) in Asia

How companies in Asia can set credible, science-based climate targets aligned with the 1.5°C pathway and turn climate ambition into measurable action.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Introduction

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
Smart Cities

By Invitation Only

Limited to 12 person per session.
Strategic dialogue on integrating social governance and inclusive infrastructure into urban development.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Panel Discussion 1

Bridging the Data Gap: Moving from Manual Spreadsheets to Automated ESG Tech Stacks

How organisations can replace manual ESG tracking with automated systems and technology platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting confidence.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Panel Discussion 1

Plastics and Packaging: Navigating New Regulations and Material Innovations

An overview of Asia’s evolving plastics regulations and the shift to sustainable packaging, with insights on how businesses can adapt and stay competitive.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion 1

Scope 3 Decarbonisation: Practical Strategies for Engaging and Greening Your Suppliers

How businesses can reduce emissions across their value chain by working closely with suppliers, setting clear expectations, and driving collaborative decarbonisation.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Introduction

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
Smart Cities

By Invitation Only

Limited to 12 person per session.
Strategic dialogue on integrating social governance and inclusive infrastructure into urban development.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 2

Fiduciary Duty Redefined: How Boards Must Integrate ESG into Financial Decision-Making

How directors should integrate ESG into strategy, risk oversight, and capital allocation decisions as part of their fiduciary responsibilities.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 2

The Economics of Reuse: Building Profitable “Product-as-a-Service” Business Model

How companies can move from selling products to offering services, enabling reuse and recurring revenue while reducing resource consumption.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 2

Transition Finance: Navigating Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Loans

An overview of green bonds and sustainability-linked loans, and how companies can use these instruments to fund their low-carbon transition.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Introduction

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
Smart Cities

By Invitation Only

Limited to 12 person per session.
Strategic dialogue on integrating social governance and inclusive infrastructure into urban development.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Panel Discussion 2

Fast-Rising ESG Strategic Priorities: Translating Disclosure, Data and Decarbonisation into Business Value

How companies can turn ESG reporting and decarbonisation efforts into competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and long-term business value.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Panel Discussion 2

Closing the Loop: Cross-Industry Partnerships for Effective Waste-to-Wealth Ecosystems

How businesses can collaborate across industries to turn waste streams into valuable resources, creating shared economic and environmental benefits.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion 2

Carbon Markets Explained: Strategies for High-Integrity Credits and Voluntary Offsetting

How carbon markets work, what makes a high-quality carbon credit, and how companies can use offsets responsibly as part of a broader decarbonisation strategy.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Introduction

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 3

From Data to Decisions: Using Analytics to Strengthen ESG Risk Management and Governance

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 3

Traceability & Transparency: Using Blockchain to Track Circular Material Flows

How digital tools like blockchain can improve visibility across supply chains, ensuring materials are responsibly sourced, reused, and recycled.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 3

CBAM Readiness: How Asia’s Exporters Must Adapt to Global Carbon Taxes

What global carbon border taxes mean for Asian exporters, and how businesses can prepare for carbon reporting, pricing, and compliance requirements.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Introduction

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Keynote

Strengthening Social Governance: Labour Standards and ESG Accountability in Malaysia

Examines labour practices, worker welfare, and supply chain accountability in Malaysia, and how companies can strengthen social governance to meet ESG expectations.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Keynote

Policy as a Catalyst: How Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is Transforming Asian Markets

How Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies are reshaping waste management systems by holding producers accountable for post-consumer products, and the strategic implications for businesses operating across Asia.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Keynote

Energy Sovereignty: Securing Asia’s Clean Energy Future Amidst Geopolitical Tension

Exploring how Asian economies strengthen energy security, diversify clean energy sources, and build resilient low-carbon systems amid rising geopolitical tensions.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
People & Trust (DEI)

By Invitation Only

Delivering credible social impact and workforce resilience to build stakeholder trust.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Panel Discussion 1

The Assurance Dilemma: Navigating Limited vs. Reasonable Assurance and Audit Expectations

Explains the difference between limited and reasonable assurance in ESG reporting, and how companies can prepare for increasing audit and verification requirements.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Panel Discussion 1

Industrial Symbiosis: Turning One Industry’s Waste into Another’s Raw Material

How companies can reduce costs and emissions by using another industry’s waste as input, creating resource-efficient industrial networks.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion 1

The Role of Nuclear & Hydrogen: Navigating the Next Wave of Baseload Clean Energy

Examines how nuclear power and hydrogen could support reliable, low-carbon energy systems and the opportunities and risks involved.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
People & Trust (DEI)

By Invitation Only

Delivering credible social impact and workforce resilience to build stakeholder trust.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 1

Greenwashing vs. Integrity: Strengthening Governance, Internal Controls and Litigation Defences

How companies can prevent reputational and legal risks by embedding robust ESG oversight and defensible reporting practices.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 1

The Circular Supply Chain: Logistics Strategies for Scaling Repair and Refurbishment

How businesses can redesign logistics systems to support product returns, repair, refurbishment, and resale at scale.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 1

Grid Modernisation: Solving the Infrastructure Bottleneck for Renewable Integration

Why modernising power grids is critical to scaling renewable energy, and how digitalisation and infrastructure investment can unlock faster integration.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION|Innovative CleanTech & Sustainable Change
People & Trust (DEI)

By Invitation Only

Delivering credible social impact and workforce resilience to build stakeholder trust.

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 2

Double Materiality in Practice: Identifying Impacts, Risk, and Opportunities (IROs)

A practical guide to applying double materiality — understanding both how ESG issues affect your business and how your business impacts society and the environment.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 2

Circularity in Construction: Redesigning the Built Environment for Material Recovery

Circular cities focus on resource efficience, reuse, and resilience through sustainable planning, reduced waste, and inclusive, connected urban development.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 2

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS): A Critical Pillar for Hard-to-Abate Industries

How carbon capture technologies can help heavy industries reduce emissions where direct electrification or renewable substitution is challenging.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 3

Human Rights Due Diligence: Governing Social Impacts in Cross-Border Value Chains

How companies can manage human rights risks across international supply chains and meet growing regulatory and investor expectations.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 3

Bio-Economy & Beyond: Leveraging Nature-Based Materials in Manufacturing

How companies can use renewable, bio-based materials to replace fossil-based inputs and reduce environmental impact.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 3

Climate Resilience & Adaptation: Hardening Assets Against Extreme Weather Risks

How companies can assess and manage physical climate risks, strengthen infrastructure, and build resilience against extreme weather events.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Panel Discussion 2

Linking Pay to Purpose: Designing ESG-Linked Executive Compensation Frameworks

How to align executive remuneration with ESG targets to drive accountability, long-term performance, and stakeholder trust.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Panel Discussion 2

Consumer Behavior Shift: Driving the Transition from Ownership to Access

How changing consumer preferences toward renting, sharing, and subscription models can accelerate the circular economy.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion 2

The Just Transition: Ensuring Social Equity in the Sgit to a Low-Carbon Economy

How governments and businesses can ensure that the transition to a low-carbon economy protects workers, communities, and vulnerable groups.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Plenary Session 4

Crisis Leadership: Governing Sustainability Through Geopolitical and Economic Shifts

How boards and senior leaders can maintain sustainability commitments while navigating economic uncertainty, policy changes, and geopolitical tensions.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Plenary Session 4

Value Natural Capital: Integrating Biodiversity Restoration into Circular Strategies

How businesses can incorporate biodiversity protection and ecosystem restoration into circular economy strategies to create long-term value.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Plenary Session 4

Energy Efficiency First: Scaling AI and IoT for Smart Energy Management

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

FORUM|ESG Governance & Data Assurance
Panel Discussion 3

The Investor Dialogue: What Asset Managers Want Beyond the Annual Sustainability Report

What investors really expect from companies today — from data quality and transparency to strategy execution and measurable impact beyond annual reports.

FORUM|Circular Economy
Panel Discussion 3

Financing the Transition: Securing Green Capital for Circular Infrastructure and Startups

How companies and entrepreneurs can access green financing and investment to scale circular solutions and infrastructure.

FORUM|Climate & Energy
Panel Discussion 3

Corporate PPAs: Navigating Power Purchase Agreement for 100% Renewable Energy

How companies can secure long-term renewable energy through corporate PPAs, manage risks, and accelerate progress toward net-zero targets.

WORKSHOP|Financial Accountability in ESG Reporting
Intermediate

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