The 'S' of ESG

EVENT OVERVIEW

Walking the talk on the ‘Social’ aspect of ESG can be challenging for businesses, given its fuzzy nature. However, it presents an opportunity for the business to to become an ‘intangible asset’ , improve its brand value, provide better employee engagement and a better ESG score.

In this masterclasss, get a glimpse of the social issues in Singapore and the ASEAN region, and how businesses can use these to design their social initiatives and fulfil ESG mandate.

Join us to understand the benefits of having an ‘external’ lens for social sustainability, in addition to the ‘internal’ focus and what are some ways to do this, in Singapore and the region.

In this session, you will:

• Look beyond the business case of ESG and discover the social issues in Singapore
• Discover opportunities for businesses
• Learn about how companies today are walking the talk, through case studies

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AGENDA

8:15am - 8:30am: Doors open for registration

8:30am - 10:00am: Masterclass

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ABOUT THE TRAINER:

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A Buddy at ‘The Matcha Initiative,’ Sumathy is a sustainability cum social sector professional and a writer. She holds an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, and started her career in the corporate sector.

She eventually found a purposeful professional life in the social impact sector, heading an award-winning NGO in India that implements projects at the intersection of sustainability and social good. This fulfilling experience made her write a book about building and growing a meaningful career in NGOs - it is currently in the publishing pipeline.

Drawing from her passion and expertise, Sumathy set up a company in Singapore ‘Sustainpath,’ that works with students, communities, social enterprises, non-profits and SMEs to initiate their sustainability journey. She is a strong advocate of collaborations for amplified social impact, and is the Co-Chair for Singapore chapter of the global collaborative network Catalyst 2030 that works to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She is also part of various local sustainability related social forums, and has qualified herself in Singapore-specific sustainability aspects and regulations.

Sumathy’s passion lies in bridging the gap between intent and action in today's sustainability transition. Her approach, grounded in creating awareness, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaborations, embodies the vision for a more sustainable and equitable future for humanity.