Finance & Supply Chains Theatre
Measuring, Reporting and Reducing Scope 3 Emissions
Day 2 : 15:15 – 16:05
As stated by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, “Scope 3 emissions often represent the largest source of emissions for organizations, but they can be the most challenging to quantify and reduce.” These emissions are linked to future transition risks that could impact asset values and operating costs, affecting financing and operating decisions. Measuring value chain emissions is critical.
This panel will explore the challenges and practices around measuring, reporting, and reducing scope 3 emissions. Expert speakers will share insights on engaging with suppliers and customers to drive emissions measurement and target setting.
Learnings
- Discuss key challenges in measuring and managing indirect emissions.
- Explore enablers for measuring scope 3 emissions, including data collection strategies, collaboration with suppliers and customers, and leveraging existing reporting frameworks and tools.
- Sharing best practices, case studies, and lessons learned in scope 3 emissions management from leading organizations across sectors.
Post-event Actions
- Gain practical knowledge and insights to measure scope 3 emissions.
- Explore partnerships with value chain partners to collaborate on scope 3 emissions measurement and reduction.
- Establish a network of peers and experts to continue sharing best practices in scope 3 emissions management.
Speakers
Moderator
Serena Mak, CESGA CPA (Aust.) FRM
Board Governor & Honorary Secretary
Friends of the Earth (HK)
Serena Mak, CESGA CPA (Aust.) FRM
Friends of the Earth (HK)
Board Governor & Honorary Secretary
Serena is currently working as Executive Director in the Sustainable Finance team within the Institutional Banking Group of DBS Hong Kong.
Prior to DBS, Serena was the Head of ESG Funding Asia for Home Credit, an international consumer finance provider that focuses on responsible lending to people with little or no credit history.
Serena also has over 15 years of experience with Goldman Sachs treasury and market operations in Singapore and Hong Kong, with focus on liquidity management and payment transaction surveillance across the APAC region.
Ms. Mak is also serving as Board Governor & Honorary Secretary at Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) with a focus on Green and Sustainable Finance development in Asia.
Ms. Serena Mak holds both MSc Investment Management and BBA (Hons) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Fabrice Bayon
Managing Director Hong Kong
PALO IT
Fabrice Bayon
PALO IT
Managing Director Hong Kong
Fabrice Bayon is an executive manager, top 5 Executive MBA graduate from HEC, with 20 years’ expertise in the development and implementation of innovative, profitable, and sustainable policies.
Within PALO IT, he helps organizations to transform their ideas into digital added-value products, offering a crafted-end-to-end approach with fast-time delivery to market customers.
Fabrice also holds multiple roles at the French Chamber in Hong Kong, including being a Councillor and the President of the Digital Innovation Committee, where he oversees the chamber’s activities and shares market insights on digital and innovation.
He is a visionary and results-driven leader
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
1. Promote Green IT Practices:
Advocate for more companies in Hong Kong to adopt green IT practices, such as using energy-efficient servers and promoting digital sustainability.
2. Beyond Mandatory ESG Regulations:
Encourage companies to go beyond meeting mandatory ESG regulations by enhancing their sustainability efforts, such as consistently tracking and improving their initiatives.
3. Increase Employee Engagement:
Advocate for more companies to host sustainability training programs specifically tailored for Hong Kong-based employees.
Sam Nunn
Business Development Manager
RESET Carbon Limited
Sam Nunn
RESET Carbon Limited
Business Development Manager
Sam is Business Development Manager at RESET, focusing on identifying new business opportunities, working on practice strategy, and building client relationships across practice areas.
Prior to joining RESET, he spent nearly 7 years in the construction industry at Hilti Group, working in various disciplines including product development, operations and marketing. Most recently he was Head of Sustainability for North Asia, focused on developing the regional decarbonization and circularity strategy, and development of customer-facing sustainability solutions for contractors and building owners.
Sam holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University in the UK, and holds an ISSB FSA Credential in Sustainability Accounting.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
- Real momentum around embodied carbon reduction in the built environment, and adoption of our upcoming low carbon construction procurement guideline by the industry
- Corporations with Science Based Targets to accelerate forward progress on their implementation journeys
- A move away from ESG compliance towards serious financed emissions reduction in the financial sector
Supported by
Friends of the Earth (HK)
Friends of the Earth (HK) is an NGO with a service scope that encompasses “Green & Sustainable Finance Education”, “Environmental Policy Advocacy”, “Tree Planting Challenge & Climate Tree Care”, “Sustainability Talks & Workshop” and “Waste & Recycling Program”. We are keen on building a collaboration with different parties to further promote Green & Sustainable Finance professionalism within society.
