Agenda Stage: ESG Ecosystem Stage

In this session, our speakers will talk about the growing importance of ESG, including building resilience and its intersection with Tech, and look at some evolving ESG regulatory trends as they relate to FinTech. They will also provide practical takeaways by looking at sustainability-driven strategies some businesses in the FinTech ecosystem – including data centers …

Spotlight on ESG FinTech Part 1: ESG Investing and FinTech – Driving Value, Attracting/Retaining Talent and Managing Reputation Risk Read More »

Tariq Fancy needs no introduction in the ESG investing world, having penned a series of scathing critiques after serving as BlackRock’s’s Chief Investment Officer. Can profits and purpose truly go hand in hand? Or are we being led down a path of robust “green PR” dedicated to obfuscating capitalist beliefs and behaviours under the guise …

ESG Myth vs. Reality: Fireside Chat and AMA with Tariq Fancy Read More »

The Sustainability Compass will equip SMEs with foundational sustainability knowledge and clear actionable steps to start their sustainability journey. Created for busy SME owners, this online assessment tool does not require sustainability literacy. After inputting responses online, the SMEs will get a customised report based on their company sector and stage of their sustainability journey. …

SME Hour by UOB: Product Showcase on Sustainability Compass Read More »

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) aren’t just about climate action, but also addressing social inequalities and raising living standards for all aspects of the community. This Community Call to Action session invites Child at Street 11 to share their important causes with the SFF audience. We urge everyone to take a stand …

Community Call to Action: Child at Street 11 Read More »

The conversation about clean and unclean energy lies at the heart of net zero discussions today. What alternatives exist to fossil fuels, and how can firms large and small capitalise on these? Hear from cutting edge technologists as they share their solutions.  Priya Bellino, Head of ESG Solutions, APAC, SMBC, Zhang Bailing, Head of Presales, Envision …

Real Economy Showcase: Plugging into the Green Energy Grid Read More »

Join the sharing by Yulanda Chung and learn more on how SMEs are navigating this journey and the types of support they can receive as they transition towards sustainability. Yulanda Chung, Head of Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group, DBS

Global temperatures aren’t all that’s changing. Climate change could cut the world economy by $23 trillion by 2050 (18% of global GDP). To achieve 2050 net-zero targets and prevent the worst impacts, businesses must cut carbon emissions. With ESG goals growing more ambitious, corporate demand for carbon offsets has soared with the value exceeded $1 …

Sponsor Showcase by Accenture – Carbon Markets: A Powerful Tool Against Climate Change Read More »

While climate finance has grown rapidly in recent years in the private sector to about US$300 billion per year in new climate financing, it remains a small share compared to the US$210 trillion total private AUM globally (i.e only 0.0014%). Join Google Cloud and the Point Carbon Zero Advisory Board members as they discuss how …

Spotlight on ESG FinTech Part 2: Accelerating Climate Finance for a Net Zero Future: Enabling Economic Resilience, Sustainable Industries & Green Communities Read More »

Online sexual exploitation of children is one of the most heinous crimes in society, targeting a segment most vulnerable to misdeed. The advent of seamless mobile and internet connectivity, coupled with the pandemic lockdown years, have further fuelled the online exploitation of children. Join Sandra Lim as she speaks with John Tanagho from the International Justice …

Casting Light in Shadow: Fireside Chat and AMA with John Tanagho Read More »

Hear from the LSEG team as they share an overview of the tool that can facilitate in helping the corporates disclosing their sustainability credentials while tracking their progress towards net zero target through various climate scenario analysis. Joe Whyte, Lead Product Manager, LSEG Labs, Nitish Ramkumar, Principal Data Scientist, London Stock Exchange Group