Finance & Supply Chains Theatre

Bridging the Gap: Reimagining Supply Chain Finance with Sustainability

Day 2 : 12:15 – 13:05

Supply chains are critical aspects of every business, and major contributors to environmental degradation and social inequality. There is a big disconnect between supply chain finance and sustainability, as many value chain processes are driven by the goal to maximize profits. Scope 3 emissions are often overlooked due to its indirectness to the business and lack of measuring parameters available. By integrating sustainable practices into supply chain finance, companies can support their sustainability goals, reduce risks, and build resilience across their supply chains.

In this panel, experts will discuss the future of sustainable supply chain finance, including emerging trends and opportunities for further innovations. The importance of stakeholder engagement and collaboration in promoting sustainable supply chain finance will be explored as well.

Learnings

  • What are the emerging trends and opportunities for sustainable supply chain finance innovations?
  • How can organizations integrate sustainability considerations into their supply chain finance strategies to reduce risks and build resilience?
  • What role do stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, investors, and NGOs, play in promoting sustainable supply chain finance?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities associated with measuring and reporting on sustainability performance in supply chain finance?
  • How can companies balance sustainability and profitability for their supply chain operation?

Post-event Actions

  • Consider conducting a comprehensive sustainability assessment to better understand the potential environmental and social impacts of your supply chain activities.
  • Explore opportunities for sustainable supply chain finance innovations, such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and impact investing.

 

Speakers

Tiffany Chow

Manager, Corporate Communications

Tiffany covers Corporate Communications at Carter Industrial Company, a leading synthetic leather manufacturer. With a strong background in banking from institutions such as UBS, MUFG, and Morgan Stanley, Tiffany brings valuable expertise in finance and management to her current role.

Driven by her passion for sustainability, Tiffany has shifted her focus to driving change in the emerging field of sustainable supply chain finance. Drawing on her comprehensive understanding of financial strategies and sustainability practices, she is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional finance and sustainable initiatives.

Tiffany holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne and is committed to promoting innovative solutions that foster collaboration and create a positive environmental impact within the industry. With her expertise, she aims to drive meaningful transformations and contribute to a more sustainable future.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Tiffany’s sustainability goals for 2023-2024 are to promote sustainable practices in supply chain finance, drive awareness about environmental impact, and foster collaborations for a greener future.

Abhishek Chopra

HSBC

Managing Director & Regional Head – Solution Structuring, Global Trade Solutions

Abhishek is a commerce graduate with an MBA from a premier B school in India. He has 21+ years of banking experience across India, UK and Hong Kong. For the last 6 years, he has been leading the Structured Trade business for Global Trade Solutions (GTS) in Asia developing innovative solutions for working capital efficiencies, in addition to heading the sustainability efforts for the business.

Jason Ho

Vice President, Electrical

Jason has some 20 years of experience in the Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification industry. He has extensive experience in leading the team to develop new services for serving the industries ranging from electronic, wireless to textile and apparel. He has also been managing projects relating to robotic, cybersecurity and smart clothing. He works closely with customers and industry stakeholders to provide Total Quality Assurance solutions for adding value to their R&D process and supply chains.

Jason received his MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Bachelor of Science Applied Chemistry (major in environmental study) from the City University of Hong Kong.  Besides, he attended an executive training program Management of Technology Program in Haas School of Business, University of California Berkeley, USA. He is an Executive Committee Member of The Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association Limited (HKEIA).

Diana Parusheva

Head of Public Policy and Sustainable Finance

Diana has over 20 years’ of experience across various countries, industries and sectors. Started as a lawyer working for private banks and for the financial sector regulator and then transitioned to specialize in European and Chinese decarbonisation policies and sustainable finance. Experienced public speaker and contributing to open or subscription-based policy and macroeconomic forecasting platforms.

 

Ben Wong

General Manager – Technology Innovation

As the General Manager of Technology & Innovation, Ben manages and drives New World Development’s open innovation platform and proptech strategy that empowers technology startups to co-create within the group’s ecosystem of culture, creativity, and innovation. In addition, Ben oversees early-stage investments and venture build exercises.

Ben launched Impact Kommons, the first UN SDG accelerator in APAC focused on accelerating impact with purpose-driven startups, and the GBA Accelerator, a supply chain, logistics, and robotics startup accelerator designed to help companies scale across the Greater Bay Area.

Ben founded Startup Launchpad, now Asia’s largest I.o.T. startup trade event. He has helped startups raise more than $2 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. He is an angel investor and regularly mentors in startup support programs.

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