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Looking forward to this discussion and hearing more about how organisations are moving ambition to action. #sustainability #valuecreation

𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐒𝐆 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🌍 We were honoured to welcome 300 participants from 40 countries to our global DE&I event, "Sustainability & ESG in Action". Kicked off by our President and CEO, Tom Taiko, and expertly moderated by Milan Lakhani, Director of Transformation and Partner ESG, the event featured a dynamic panel discussion with Michael Colarossi (Avery Dennison), Dr. Sandra Reich (Sustainable Finance Consultant) and Ken Itamoto (Konica Minolta). The conversation explored the strategic and emotional importance of sustainability, highlighting: ➖ Balancing measurable KPIs with employee engagement. ➖Tackling Scope three emissions and improving supply chain transparency. ➖Driving circular economy models to reduce waste. Key findings include: ➖ The growing success of sustainable funds over traditional funds. ➖ The critical need for robust ESG data and evolving regulations such as Europe's CSRD. ➖ Tackling greenwashing and integrating DE&I into sustainability for long-term impact. The panel emphasised embedding ESG into core business practices, setting ambitious targets and using third-party assurance to ensure accountability. Michael Colarossi summed it up best: "𝑆𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑣𝑎𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟, 𝑎 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎 𝑏𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒." Together, we are shaping a future of sustainable growth and global impact 🌱

Moderated by Lisa M. Northrup, Partner at Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, this panel explored how integrating sustainability into business models not only reduces operational costs but also boosts brand reputation, attracts investors, and drives economic growth. Trevor Laudate, Co-Founder of Ecodrive, emphasized the economic incentives behind sustainability, cautioning against common missteps like superficial environmental efforts that fail to make a substantial impact. He discussed the trend of "Greenhushing," where companies shy away from publicizing their sustainability initiatives for fear of accusations of greenwashing. Kendra Jones, Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer at Epson America Inc., highlighted that sustainability is integral to Epson’s operations, focusing on environmentally conscious product design and manufacturing processes. She urged companies to begin their sustainability efforts even without perfect solutions, as early actions can significantly benefit the bottom line. Matthew Stotts 🌐 from Cerulean Ventures added an investment perspective, noting the role of data analytics in substantiating sustainability claims and the increasing commitment among large corporations to achieve Carbon Net Zero by 2050. The panel agreed that sustainability should be viewed as a strategic business approach that fosters long-term economic success and innovation. The discussion concluded with a unified message: sustainability is not only an ethical imperative but a strategic business necessity that can lead to substantial economic benefits. By embedding sustainable practices into their core strategies, companies can enhance their market adaptability, foster innovation, and lead the way in a globally conscious market. #Sustainability #OCInnovation #TechInnovation

Embracing the full potential of transparency and traceability Inspired by my visit to #ChangeNOW2024 event in Paris last week. I had the privilege to attend a compelling panel on transparency where Sherry Madera from CDP, Nancy Mahon from The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., and Sandra Uwera Murasa from Fairtrade International shared invaluable perspectives on the necessity of transparency in today's corporate landscape. The discussion underscored transparency as a critical factor for companies aiming to navigate the complexities of sustainability. The consensus was clear: transparency is not just a practice but a strategic advantage that fosters trust, drives stakeholder engagement. Disclosure is not a nice to have but a must have otherwise you loose clients, investors and talents. On transparency, #CSRD was definitely a hot topic throughout ChangeNow, as a vital mechanism in the transparency journey, ensuring companies report on their sustainability actions in a comprehensive, consistent, and comparable manner. This focus on CSRD underscores the need for businesses to adopt a forward-thinking approach to sustainability reporting, recognizing it as not just a regulatory requirement but a foundational aspect of business strategy. “What you can measure, you can manage”. You do it for your stakeholders but you do it also for you as an efficient tool to anticipate a world in transition, benchmarking yourself with your peers, understanding issues material for you and how to tackle them in the most efficient way. At Greenomy, we're at the forefront of this transparency revolution, offering solutions that help businesses navigate CSRD complexities, ensuring that their reporting efforts are not only focusing on the compliance dimension. In a world increasingly demanding transparency, it's essential that we leverage frameworks like CSRD to showcase our commitment to a sustainable future, demonstrating not just compliance but leadership in the transition. #ESGTransparency #CSRD #SustainabilityReporting #SustainableWorld

Delighted to be spending time with the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan and the AmCham Taiwan to talk about the disruptive role of sustainability on society and the economy, and what brands can do in response to connect with customers. #Kantar #SustainableTransformation

Read the top insights from the PA Consulting team who attended the 2024 Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Chicago. They hosted a session on tackling the plastic challenge; discussed how leaders can deliver impact with speed, scale, and affordability; and came away with provocations and prompts for change. #sustainability #innovation #CGF2024

🌟 Did you know that only 33% of CPG companies today measure their Scope 3 emissions? It’s time for a change. This week, we’re attending The Consumer Goods Forum with our partner Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to champion this cause. #Sustainability #NetZero 💡 Our convictions to succeed in Net Zero: - Integrate sustainability at all business levels: From BUs to local teams, making sustainability a core component of business strategy. - Share data openly and incentivize collaboration: Transparency and mutual incentives are key for real progress. - Commit to robust data and tech foundations: Strong infrastructure supports significant sustainability achievements. - Implement a single source of truth: Includes automation and auditability for unified reporting, enhancing decision-making processes. - Leverage AI to maximize ROI: Aim for a payback in less than a year, maximizing efficiency and outcomes. 🔄 Remember: #ESG reporting is a consequence, not the goal. We focus on accuracy and utility over formality, emphasizing meaningful sustainability practices. 🌐✨Come say hi to our stellar team Laura Lemaître and Geoffroy de Bérail at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) booth in the Innovation Zone. We're here until Friday, sharing expertise from supporting customers like Reckitt, General Mills, and Pernod Ricard on achieving Net Zero. #CPGIndustry #Innovation #TechForGood #BCG

We need to be clear on what will be the driving force for long-term ESG success for brands. During the "Survival of The Greenest" fireside chat, moderator Amalia GOUX, AMG Consulting’s Management Consultant and Customer Strategy Expert is joined by panelists Dr. Niven Huang, Managing Director of KPMG Sustainability Consulting, Taiwan; Dr. Truong Thi Ai Nhi, Senior Project Manager of the Institute for Circular Economy Development (ICED); and Ken Machado Sugita, Head of Sustainability APAC of On These experts discussed and highlighted the role of ESG factors in driving brand success, emphasizing the importance of integrating sustainable practices into branding and marketing strategies to ensure long-term viability and a positive brand perception. The insights shared by the panelists provided a compelling case for the essential role of ESG in shaping the future of business and sustainability. 🌍🌟 #ICSSummit2024 #Sustainability #GreenBusiness #CSR #ESG

(May 29, 2024 | 5:00pm-6:00pm) #AmChamREPRESENT Customers, investors, employees, and regulators are increasingly demanding and expecting transparency and accountability in companies’ sustainability efforts. Companies must not only develop a sustainability plan but also carefully communicate it. Join AmChamSG as a panel of experts share insights on the “green” vocabulary; crafting a compelling sustainability narrative; effectively leveraging different channels, from traditional media to social media; and measuring the impact of sustainability efforts and translating that data into convincing metrics and visuals. This event is made possible with the support from our Committee Sponsor Dell Technologies. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gS8ezT83 Speakers: Ian Rumsby, Chief Client Officer, Southeast Asia, APCO Worldwide Maurice Burke, Partner, Head of Investigations, Asia, DLA Piper Clint Navales, Communications Vice President, Procter & Gamble Marion Ang, Co-Founder and ESG Lead, TriOn & Co Moderator: Dawn Ng, Senior Consultant, Paia Consulting #esg #sustainability #communications #AmChamSGplus

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 🎤 Our CEO and Co-Founder, Ana Selina Haberbosch, will be participating in the congress programme of the Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis next week. She will join a distinguished panel of forward-thinking experts from science, consulting, and business to discuss: "Supply Chain Legislation and Reporting Obligations: Helpful or Hindering for Businesses?" Moderated by Caspar Dohmen, Editor-in-Chief at ESG.Table, the panel will explore how companies can navigate these regulations to build more resilient and profitable supply chains while balancing the necessary effort. 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 📅 Friday, 29 November 2024 🕚 11:00 AM If you are also in Düsseldorf for 17. Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitstag, let's connect. #Sustainability #SupplyChains #Innovation #DNP17 #Nachhaltigkeitspreis #Nachhaltigkeitstag #Transformation #ZukunftGestalten #ZeichenSetzen