ReThink Forum

The Carbon Balance Sheet: How Emissions Performance is Reshaping Risk, Capital and Competitiveness

10 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 12:10 – 13:00

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ReThink Forum

Carbon performance is rapidly shifting from a reporting obligation to a determinant of cost of capital, resilience and long-term competitiveness. With global disclosure standards tightening and investors prioritising verifiable emissions data, Hong Kong businesses face growing pressure to treat carbon as a strategic financial variable. This session explores how organisations can embed carbon into investment planning, risk assessment, asset valuation and procurement decisions. Panellists will discuss the expanding role of transition finance, the rise of digital emissions measurement, and how Hong Kong’s financial ecosystem is reshaping expectations around climate-aligned business models.

Session Learnings:

  • Recognise carbon as a value-linked financial metric.
  • Understand financing mechanisms influencing carbon-intensive sectors.
  • Identify data systems required for reliable emissions performance.

Post-Event Actions:

  • Integrate carbon considerations into capital planning.
  • Strengthen internal controls for emissions measurement.
  • Engage financiers on transition-aligned funding options.

Speakers

Stacey Chow

Brunswick Group

Partner

Stacey advises on leadership transformation and corporate reputation strategies, with the goal to help organizations build long-term sustainability, resilience and competitiveness. Using her synergistic view anchored on public-private partnerships, she has advised major Asian conglomerates and Global Multinational Corporations, enabling them to mitigate risks, capture future value and lead positive change.

Stacey has over two decades of tri-sector experience in the government, international organization and corporate arenas, including at the World Economic Forum, the World Bank, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and has worked at the nexus of international development, trade and investment promotion, and sustainable infrastructure development.

She was previously selected as a 2012–2015 Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum and was selected as a “Woman to Watch” in 2023 by The Women’s Foundation and 30% Club Hong Kong Chapter. Stacey is a Board of Governors for the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Hong Kong, a member of the Sustainability Committee of AmCham, a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, and a committee member of the 30% Club Hong Kong.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from UCLA, a Master’s Degree in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a professional certificate degree in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She is an experienced conference speaker and workshop presenter on future-proofing strategies for companies with a focus on trade and investment, innovation, sustainability and future of work trends.

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The Carbon Balance Sheet: How Emissions Performance is Reshaping Risk, Capital and Competitiveness

Prof. Jonatan Pinkse

King’s Business School, King’s College London

Director of Centre for Sustainable Business

Jonatan Pinkse is a Professor of Sustainable Business and the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at King’s Business School, King’s College London.

His research examines how businesses can innovate, organise, and strategize to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable economy. Bringing together management and innovation perspectives, he explores how companies can redesign decision‑making, navigate sustainability tensions, and adopt new business models to create sustainable value. His work addresses fast‑emerging issues including climate change, biodiversity and nature, circularity, and AI-driven digital innovation.

Professor Pinkse’s publications and talks provide rigorous yet practical insights into the opportunities and challenges companies face when embedding sustainability into their core business. He has authored more than 80 scholarly and practitioner articles and has twice been recognised on the prestigious Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list. He is also featured in Stanford University’s ranking of the world’s top 2% of scientists.

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

  • Creating awareness of sustainable business going beyond managing carbon alone to include biodiversity and nature

Speaking at 2026 sessions:

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The Carbon Balance Sheet: How Emissions Performance is Reshaping Risk, Capital and Competitiveness

Ronald Young

Hong Kong Monetary Authority

Head of Sustainable Banking Development

Ronald is Head of Sustainable Banking Development at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policy to promote sustainable banking activities and facilitate the banking sector’s management of climate related financial risks.

Prior to his current role, Ronald was Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia at a major international bank based in Hong Kong, leading the bank’s sustainable banking activities in the region. During his time as a financier, he was an active contributor to the sustainable finance community, playing leadership roles in industry associations, championing improvements in market standards, and spearheading campaigns for capacity building.

Ronald has over 20 years of experience in international banking, finance and investment based in New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, focusing on sustainable finance and transactions in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

He received a BS in Economics majoring in Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a BSE in Civil Engineering from the same university. He is a CFA charter holder.

Speaking at 2026 sessions:

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The Carbon Balance Sheet: How Emissions Performance is Reshaping Risk, Capital and Competitiveness