Maintaining Momentum: Strategies and Practices for Supply Chain Sustainability Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Liam is Founder and CEO at RESET Carbon Ltd. RESET’s work focuses on developing and implementing commercially driven low carbon and other environmental management programs for Asian and international corporate clients.

Previously Liam was the Director of WWF’s International’s Asia-Pacific Climate Programme, where he built and managed a pan-Asian team. At WWF Liam also co-led the design and set-up of the Gold Standard Foundation, which is now a leading certification system for project level carbon offsets and other environmental and social attributes.

Liam holds a Master of Science in Environmental Technology from Imperial College, London.

With over 30 years of experience in the apparel industry, including 20+ years in leadership roles across Asia, Terry leads supply chain activities for non-apparel categories and technical services globally at KIABI. His responsibilities encompass sourcing, technical services, quality assurance and implementing sustainable manufacturing practices , with a focus on optimising strategic sourcing operations for footwear, accessories, and homewares and ensuring global quality of product across all categories. By implementing a cost+ model, his team has driven cost efficiency while ensuring product quality and supply chain excellence embracing a best practice model.

Previously, he led global teams overseeing procurement, sourcing, and quality for both apparel brands and suppliers contributing to significant cost savings and operational improvements through cross-functional collaboration. His expertise lies in supply chain management, manufacturing, industrial engineering and team leadership, with a commitment to fostering innovation and achieving strategic objectives that elevate brand reputation and customer satisfaction, together with a passion for improving sustainable activities across all areas of supply chain activities.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Contribute to helping increase the awareness of the importance of sustainable actions across all business activities across all sectors.
2. A commitment to improving sustainability in real terms to support a reduction in global CO2 levels by leading companies in Hong Kong and Asia.
3. Share my experiences of supporting the implementation of sustainable actions in the areas I can influence in my role at Kiabi.

Sustainable Value Chain Lead at the Global Sustainability Impact Centre, Jeremy is a Managing Director based in Hong Kong. He is a seasoned sustainability leader with 25 years of experience working in, with and for global MNCs on their sustainability footprints and global supply chains.

Jeremy provides specialist input to the delivery of sustainable supply chain engagements globally, builds thought leadership for the practice and works with clients to embed ESG within the strategies and supply chains of some of the largest companies in the Asia region and globally.​

As the Group CEO and CFO of Concept4 Group, I bring over 25 years of experience in the cosmetics and fashions industry, specializing in digital transformation, strategy, finance, and partnerships.

I have successfully established and managed our offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, leading a talented team of designers, accountants, quality control professionals, and merchandisers that service our clients globally.

Driven by a passion for sustainability principals, I am committed to creating innovative and ethical solutions within the Cosmetic ecosystem.

Through global exposure in different markets over the years, I am most proud of these accomplishments:

• Built a sustainably driven company with 120 employees
• Strong presence across China, France, Hong Kong, India, and the United States of America
• Achieved sustainability milestones for Concept4: B Corp certification and EcoVadis Platinum medal
• Received the Sustainability Leadership Award from EcoVadis 2025
• Transformed Concept4 from a traditional trading company into a tech-oriented organization

My mission is to evolve Concept4 Group into Concept 4.0—a a sustainability and cosmetics platform that delivers value to all stakeholders

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Implement Circular Economy Practices

• Develop a circular economy model where products are designed for longevity, repairability, and recyclability, reducing the need for new resources.

Enhance and Optimize Recycling Practices

• Frequently, items that are recyclable end up in landfills. A concerted effort should be made to promote recycling in industrial and office buildings.

Reduce Waste Generation

• Aim to minimize packaging waste through more regulation and ban of plastic