Navigating ESG Data for Climate Resilience

Description

For the first 60 min, we will explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, with a focus on greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, are becoming increasingly important for organizations worldwide. These factors are no longer just buzzwords but crucial metrics that investors, stakeholders, and consumers are using to assess a company's long-term value and resilience.

We will also have a special 15-min content showcase on Wolters Kluwer's latest research platform, CCH iKnowConnect helping you to streamline your research and maximise productivity with trusted content by Wolters Kluwer experts.

What you will learn

1. Why understanding and disclosing ESG data, particularly regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks is vital
2. Current landscape of ESG reporting, emerging trends, and best practices for incorporating ESG data into the business strategy.

Target Audience

• Senior Management
• CFOs and Finance Professionals
• Anyone interested / involved in the disclosure of ESG data

Expert Speaker

Grace Cheah
Owner/Founder, Sustinere Pte Ltd

Grace Cheah is the owner/founder of Sustinere Pte Ltd, an independent consultancy which provides sustainability related consulting services to clients across various industries, on topics ranging from health and safety, environment, supply chain, labour and ethics issues, sustainability reporting and assurance. She has 12 years of experience in consultancy and auditing for various management systems, tracebility schemes and social compliance standards.

She currently delivers sustainability related training for Singapore Management University, Global Compact Network Singapore, Singapore University of Social Sciences and Singapore Green Building Council. She has been recognised as a Training Partner of Global Compact Network Singapore since 2020.

Grace has experience as a lead verifier for assurance of Sustainability Reports and Integrated Reports for various companies in the region and is a Lead Certified Sustainability Assurance Practitioner. She holds a M.Sc. in Biochemical Research from Imperial College London and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Biotechnology from University College London.