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Re-thinking the role of Finance in driving sustainability transition, addressing environmental and social considerations in supply chains

Day 1 : 14:15 – 15:30

Full Programme

The workshop aims to gather a community of financiers, investors, corporates and related ecosystem partners to share learnings on climate action, just transition and unlocking sustainable finance notably in the apparel and retail sector.

We will discuss and strategize on the challenges and opportunities across the industry, including specific types of financing structures and ways for banks, investors, brands, and industry actors to work together towards decarbonization, Just Transition and biodiversity protection.

Learnings

• Sharing the latest sustainable supply chain finance practices and latest evolutions.
• Exploring climate finance needs and greater collaboration between brand/ retailer partners, banks/investors, and suppliers/manufacturing facilities.
• Setting the stage for increasing blended capital and just transition via specific partnership opportunities.

Post-Event Actions

• Sharing the latest sustainable supply chain finance practices and latest evolutions.
• Exploring climate finance needs and greater collaboration between brand/ retailer partners, banks/investors, and suppliers/manufacturing facilities.
• Setting the stage for increasing blended capital and just transition via specific partnership opportunities.

Speakers

Crystal Geng

BNP Paribas

Asia ESG Research Lead

Crystal GENG Yichen

Asia ESG Research Lead, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Crystal joined the ESG research team of BNPP AM in the beginning of 2023 and focusing on ESG integration in all asset classes and research in Asia. She is responsible for conducting localized ESG research and engagement under BNPP AM’s global ESG framework. Crystal is also responsible for implementing the global sustainability strategy with our Asian business partners such as JVs.
She has 10+ years diverse sustainability experience. Preciously she was the Principle ESG expert and head of ESG Strategy in Ping An Insurance Group. Crystal has also worked in EY as ESG consultant, S&P Global as the Head of China ESG solution. She has participated in establishment of several ESG regulations in China and overseas.
Crystal holds MBA in Finance from Cornell and Tsinghua University. She graduated from National University of Singapore, majoring in sustainable development.

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Christine Loh

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment

Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at Institute for the Environment at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Scholar in Residence at Asia Society Hong Kong (2023-24). She serves on the boards of CDP Worldwide, Global Maritime Forum, New Forests Pty Limited, and Towngas Smart Energy. She is a published author of many academic and popular works; her latest book is on COVID-19 from a global governance perspective.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To help bring sustainability come ‘alive’ in class and in community.

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Cynthia Tchikoltsoff

BNP Paribas

Head of Global Trade Solutions, APAC

Cynthia Tchikoltsoff is the Head of Global Trade Solutions, Transaction Banking Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Cynthia oversees the growth and deepening of the bank’s trade franchise in Asia Pacific, which covers traditional trade and supply chain financing for international MNCs and Asian corporates.

Prior to her current role, Cynthia was Head of Supply Chain Management, where she led a team of experts who assist corporate clients in Asia Pacific to optimise their working capital, balance sheet and cash flows, by putting in place receivables, payables and inventory management programmes. She also drove the sustainability initiative for Transaction Banking Asia Pacific, supporting the commercial acceleration and continued development of the bank’s sustainability offering.

Cynthia is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in financial supply chain management across three continents, having held various positions with BNP Paribas in Paris, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Cynthia holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences-Po Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) and a Bachelor of Arts from the Hong Kong University.

 

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Eric Tran

BNP Paribas

Head of Sustainability, Transaction Banking APAC`

As Head of Sustainability for BNP Paribas Transaction Banking APAC, Eric oversees the origination of sustainable finance transactions and development of the sustainability practice for the region, in particular helping large corporate clients on sustainable supply chain and sustainable trade.

Prior to joining BNP Paribas, Eric spent most of his career leading large business transformation programmes in various industries, including financing services, airline and banking across the Asia region. He holds a Master’s degree in Management, Auditing & Advisory from Paris Dauphine University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Greater public private collaboration to accelerate and materialize ESG commitments working with corporate clients and partners.

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