Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Governments worldwide are committing to net zero targets and decarbonisation efforts, though these vary widely between China and Europe. With investors increasingly recognising the financial risks linked to climate change, businesses are further compelled to embed climate considerations into their core values and decision-making processes. This reflects an evolving landscape where sustainability and social responsibility are becoming critical components of the global business model.
Taking place at Asia House in London, this hybrid conference aims to spotlight how businesses can strategically integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to drive growth and innovation, while considering the nuances of ESG practices in China and the West. This conference will explore recent developments in the ESG landscapes of China and Europe, convening industry leaders to provide valuable insights on navigating ESG regulatory changes across varied global markets, achieving sustainable growth, and tackling climate challenges.
Professor Zhu Rui, Director of the Social Innovation and Business for Good Center at CKGSB, will highlight trends in ESG assessment in China, and address how to define and achieve “Business for Good”. She will draw on her first-hand experience mentoring over 2,000 Chinese executives to integrate ESG into the core of their businesses.
The agenda for the conference is as follows:
SPEAKERS INCLUDE
Stephen Green is the former Group Chairman of HSBC, and served as UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment from 2011 to 2013. Lord Green was appointed Executive Director of HSBC in 1998, and held several senior positions within the organisation, including Group Chief Executive and Group Chairman. Stephen regularly speaks at our events around the world and has written on Asian affairs and global trade for a variety of publications. He brings a wealth of knowledge on trade policy and global economic issues to Asia House.
Aimin Yang, General Manager, China Construction Bank London Branch
Aimin Yang is the GM of CCB London Branch since July 2018. Prior to this, Mr Yang held several key senior roles at CCB Corporation. He served as GM of International Business, GM of Financial Markets Department, the DGM of Risk Management Department, and GM of Market Risk Management Department. Mr Yang has extensive overseas experience. From 2001-2006, he was the DGM of Financial Markets Department at CCB’s Hong Kong Branch, and from 1991-1994, he was the Representative at CCB London Representative Office.
Zhu Rui, Professor of Marketing, Director of ESG and Social Innovation Center and Member of the Board of Supervisors of the Cheung Kong Education Development Foundation, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB)
Professor Zhu Rui is the Director of the ESG and Social Innovation Center at the CKGSB. Previously, she was a faculty member at the University of British Columbia and Rice University. She received her Ph.D. in Marketing from University of Minnesota. Her research, published in top journals, focuses on behavioural science, social innovation, and brand management. She authored books on sustainable business and behavioural psychology in 2020 and 2022, respectively.
Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability at LSEG
As Group Head of Sustainability for LSEG, Jane spearheads work to integrate sustainability into the Group’s full value chain encompassing operations, market engagement and product and solutions alignment. Prior to joining LSEG, Jane has worked in sustainable finance for 25+ years, within asset management (Janus Henderson, HSBC), investment consulting (Willis Towers Watson) and wealth management (Old Mutual Wealth, Quilter). Jane was named in the Fifty Most Influential in Sustainable Finance in 2023.
Mallika Ishwaran, Chief Economist at Shell
Mallika is Shell’s Chief Economist. She advises on macroeconomic issues, economic trends, and related policy matters to shape Shell’s long-term scenario outlooks. She leads strategic engagements on energy transitions with national and city governments across the world, notably a multi-year collaboration with the Chinese government. Prior to joining Shell, she was Deputy Director at DEFRA and has held senior positions across the UK government, including at the Cabinet Office as Head of Policy Analysis for the 2009 G20 London Summit.
Sherry Madera, Chief Executive Officer at CDP
As CEO of CDP, a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions, Sherry manages an international team spread across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Prior to joining CDP, Sherry was Founder and Chair of the Future of Sustainable Data Alliance (FoSDA), a global organisation focused on supporting data requirements in sustainable finance. Previously, Sherry held senior global roles in Mastercard and LSEG, and was the City of London’s Economic Ambassador to Asia.
For more information about this hybrid conference, please contact Lin Cong, Programme Producer: lin.cong@asiahouse.co.uk
