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The ESG Imperative – Why Your Commitments Matter Now More Than Ever
Tuesday 03 Oct | 08.00 A.M. - 09.30 a.m.
On the morning of October 3, the BCCJ is pleased to welcome John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global Environmental, Social & Governance at KPMG; Justin Wu, Managing Director and Co-Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific at HSBC; and Angela Ortiz, Sustainability Lead at Fabric to unpack the topic of ESG, both in a global and regional context. They will take us through how ESG interchangeably connects us to multiple areas of business and everyday life, and offer practical solutions for what businesses of all backgrounds can do to meet their ESG goals and contribute more effectively to the benefits of business, people and the planet.
Price
Members: ¥5,000
Non Members: ¥8,000
Written by Sam Maddicott
ESG has transcended from a buzzword about ‘doing the right thing’, to becoming a critical imperative for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Embracing ESG principles enhances brand reputation, mitigates risks, fosters innovation, connects brands with a change in consumer values and so much more. Although its benefits are universally recognised, questions must be asked as to where we are within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs), now halfway along by date but certainly not halfway to reaching the end goal. And with the COP28 Summit just weeks away, what can we expect to come out of this year’s conference, now labelled the opportunity to make or miss the climate change cut-off.
On the morning of October 3, the BCCJ is pleased to welcome John McCalla-Leacy, Head of Global Environmental, Social & Governance at KPMG; Justin Wu, Managing Director and Co-Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific at HSBC; and Angela Ortiz, Sustainability Lead at Fabric to unpack the topic of ESG, both in a global and regional context. They will take us through how ESG interchangeably connects us to multiple areas of business and everyday life, and offer practical solutions for what businesses of all backgrounds can do to meet their ESG goals and contribute more effectively to the benefits of business, people and the planet.
This event is kindly sponsored by KPMG.
Find out more about KPMG HERE, and their commitment to driving positive change for our communities and planet HERE
John McCalla-Leacy
Head of Global ESG – KPMG International/
ESG Vice Chairman – KPMG UK
John is KPMG International’s Head of Global Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) and KPMG UK’s ESG Vice Chair. He is responsible for leading the delivery of ESG solutions, products and services to KPMG’s clients.
• John is very experienced in leading rapid, complex change. He is a former senior leader within KPMG’s Global Centre of Excellence Mergers & Acquisitions team.
• To-date, he has led both the overall and technology aspects of some of the largest multi-billion-dollar client mergers, acquisitions, and divestments that KPMG has ever supported across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Now John’s sole focus is on inspiring and driving rapid ESG related change for KPMG and its clients
Read full bio HERE and his One Blue Marble video on YouTube
John McCalla-Leacy
Head of Global ESG – KPMG International/
ESG Vice Chairman – KPMG UK
John is KPMG International’s Head of Global Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) and KPMG UK’s ESG Vice Chair. He is responsible for leading the delivery of ESG solutions, products and services to KPMG’s clients.
• John is very experienced in leading rapid, complex change. He is a former senior leader within KPMG’s Global Centre of Excellence Mergers & Acquisitions team.
• To-date, he has led both the overall and technology aspects of some of the largest multi-billion-dollar client mergers, acquisitions, and divestments that KPMG has ever supported across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Now John’s sole focus is on inspiring and driving rapid ESG related change for KPMG and its clients
Read full bio HERE and his One Blue Marble video on YouTube
Justin Wu
Managing Director, Co-Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific, HSBC
Justin is the Regional Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific at HSBC, where he oversees the development, evolution and implementation of the Group’s climate ambition across the region. He is the senior expert and ambassador for HSBC on climate change in the Asian context, leading on engagement with the bank’s clients, regulators and other stakeholders across the region.
Previously, Justin was the Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg NEF, a research group within Bloomberg LP covering climate change and the energy transition. He is a recognised thought leader on decarbonization and sustainability in Asia, and has worked with governments, finance, energy and technology companies on their business strategies in a net-zero world. He has over 20 years of professional experience building businesses and managing large and diverse teams across the region. Justin holds a MS in Politics from the University of London and a BS in International Politics and Economics from Georgetown University.
Justin Wu
Managing Director, Co-Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific, HSBC
Justin is the Regional Head of Climate Change Asia Pacific at HSBC, where he oversees the development, evolution and implementation of the Group’s climate ambition across the region. He is the senior expert and ambassador for HSBC on climate change in the Asian context, leading on engagement with the bank’s clients, regulators and other stakeholders across the region.
Previously, Justin was the Head of Asia-Pacific for Bloomberg NEF, a research group within Bloomberg LP covering climate change and the energy transition. He is a recognised thought leader on decarbonization and sustainability in Asia, and has worked with governments, finance, energy and technology companies on their business strategies in a net-zero world. He has over 20 years of professional experience building businesses and managing large and diverse teams across the region. Justin holds a MS in Politics from the University of London and a BS in International Politics and Economics from Georgetown University.
Angela Ortiz
Sustainability Lead, Fabric
Angela is an entrepreneur and author in social impact. She began her career in early childhood education, transitioning into social impact following the Great Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. She established a community building nonprofit, Place To Grow, and published a book by the same title.
In 2016 Angela moved into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), leading the local Japan capability for global brands including Adidas and H&M, while also advising international schools and corporations on education and activation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Angela is a graduate of Circular Economies and Sustainability Strategies from the University of Cambridge, a self-proclaimed nerd and coffee lover, and enjoys working at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and fitness.
Websites and social media links are here:
Angela Ortiz
Sustainability Lead, Fabric
Angela is an entrepreneur and author in social impact. She began her career in early childhood education, transitioning into social impact following the Great Earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011. She established a community building nonprofit, Place To Grow, and published a book by the same title.
In 2016 Angela moved into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), leading the local Japan capability for global brands including Adidas and H&M, while also advising international schools and corporations on education and activation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Angela is a graduate of Circular Economies and Sustainability Strategies from the University of Cambridge, a self-proclaimed nerd and coffee lover, and enjoys working at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and fitness.
Websites and social media links are here:
NOTES
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No-shows will be charged, and we can not accept cash at the door.
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