Integrating Nature Valuation and Monitoring: Lessons from TNFD and Beyond

Crystal joined BNPPAM’s Sustainability Centre in the beginning of 2023 focusing on ESG integration across all asset classes in Asia. As the dedicated research lead for the Asian region, she drives the research, development and implementation of ESG research which supports ESG integration in the region – including with our Asian joint venture business partners – aligned with BNPP AM’s Global Sustainability Strategy. Crystal is also responsible for supporting sustainability engagement activities with companies in the region.

She has 10 years of diverse sustainability experience. She was the Principle ESG expert and Head of ESG Strategy at Ping An Insurance Group (2018-2022). Crystal was also previously ESG consultant at Ernst & Young and the Head of China ESG solutions at S&P Global. She has participated in the establishment of several ESG regulations in China and overseas.

Crystal holds MBA in Finance from Cornell University and Tsinghua University, Msc in Building Performance and Sustainability from the National University of Singapore, and is an accredited professional with LEED and WELL.

Patrick is responsible for formulating and executing the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy for Swire Properties’ global operations across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and U.S.A. portfolios. Through engaging stakeholders, setting science-based targets and developing action plans, he leads a team to manage the full spectrum of the Company’s environmental, social and economic impact and to integrate ESG considerations into every facet of the Company’s business.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025: 

• Guided by the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy, continue to pioneer sustainable business practices, adopt innovative technologies, and actively share best practices with the business community.
• Engage actively with stakeholders in HK and the broader region to foster partnerships and develop collective solutions for the net-zero and nature-positive transitions.

Dr Robin Kennish is the Managing Partner for ERM’s East Asia business. He has over 20 years of experience in managing and directing environment and sustainability studies. These studies have ranged from securing permits through to strategic advice on climate change, biodiversity and health and safety. He is working with power companies, conglomerates and asset management firms on aligning their climate change disclosure with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure requirements. Robin has recently worked with HKEX listed companies on their Nature strategy which has included looking as risks and opportunities, value chain impacts as well as preparation of TNFD aligned disclosure for ESG reports. Robin has a PhD in Marine Sciences and has conducted numerous Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity assessments while at ERM throughout the Asia Pacific region. His Biodiversity and Nature experience has ranged from developing corporate level policies through to site level assessments and habitat creation plans.

Megan Pillsbury is an engineer, entrepreneur, and innovation leader on a mission to reinvent the private sector. As the Founder and CEO of Dunya Analytics, the leading digital platform for science-based risk analytics for biodiversity and nature, she is dedicated to charting a course towards a sustainable and equitable economy. With a rich background in tech, startups, sustainability, and financial services, Megan has led innovation and fintech teams at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. She also orchestrated the business development strategy for The Climate Service, paving the way for its acquisition by S&P Global. Beyond her corporate roles, Megan sits on the board of Enrich, a non-profit offering financial literacy education to migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. Megan’s academic credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025 

Inspire more companies to embed nature into business decision-making

Audrey is Business for Nature Specialist at ADM Capital Foundation in Hong Kong. Her work focuses on the intersection of nature and finance, specifically elevating nature considerations within the finance community and providing tools and resources to help the finance sector to integrate nature and biodiversity into their operations. She works closely with the sector to understand the current status and challenges of nature integration and implementing solutions such as the TNFD. On the conservation and education side, Audrey oversees grants to scientific research organizations advancing knowledge of the natural world, with a focus on biodiversity hotspots in Southeast Asia. Before joining ADMCF, Audrey led the impact assessment function at venture capital fund Loyal VC, which funds start-ups with positive environmental and social impacts. Audrey holds an MBA from INSEAD and dual BA degrees from American University and is a certified anti money laundering specialist (CAMS).