In the wake of the economic volatility created by the pandemic, it has underscored the importance of responsible, resilient and sustainable business models and, related, the Sustainable Development Goals. It is clear that environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are material factors that businesses and investors alike must address in order to rebuild resilience. Healthy societies and healthy markets go hand-in-hand this adage has never been more apparent.
Join us at this 60-minute webinar to explore the concept and objectives of the recently launched UN Global Compact CFO Taskforce for the SDGs and, more in particular, what lessons companies can take from UN Global Compact participants experienced in managing and incorporating Sustainable Finance practices into their daily work and business operations. This webinar will present exclusive insights into key market players' perspectives on what is needed to support closing the SDG financing gap in the Asia Pacific region to ensure a sustainable recovery and to rebuild resilience.
Speakers:
- Ms Marie Morice, Head of Sustainable Finance, United Nations Global Compact
- Ms Marika Stocker, Co-author of Closing the SDG Financing Gap in ASEAN, GCNS
- Mr Sam Ong, Chief Financial Officer, Vena Energy
- Mr Graeme Pitkethly, Chief Financial Officer, Unilever