Plenary Session

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Prof. Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai

Professor & Economist

Universiti Tun Abdul Razak Malaysia

Special Address by the Minister

Climate Action: Balancing Development and Environmental Conservation

• Addressing the urgent need for action to combat climate change, the impact of climate change on Malaysia, and the steps that the government is taking to address these challenges.

YB Nik Nazmi bin Nik Ahmad

Minister of Natural Resources & Environmental Sustainability Malaysia

Special Keynote

The Crossroads of Socially Responsible Investment in Sukuk: Unraveling Challenges and Mitigating Risks for Sustainable Impact

• Challenges in Implementing Socially Responsible Investment in Sukuk and overcoming the complexity of ensuring proceeds from Sukuk issuances are directed towards projects that align with credible social responsibility standards.

• Analyzing how the higher risk profile of Sukuk investments affects the feasibility and attractiveness of socially responsible projects and exploring strategies to mitigate risks associated with Sukuk

Speakers: TBA

Leader’s Keynote

Navigating the ESG Landscape: Policy and Regulatory Trends in Asia Pacific

• Exploring the divergence in ESG policy and regulatory frameworks across Asia Pacific, from Japan's robust ESG advancements to varying levels of progress in other economies

• Understanding the role of regulators and stock exchanges in enhancing ESG practices amidst economic uncertainty

• Addressing the challenges of achieving cohesive and clear ESG regulation, governance, and measurement

Marcel Rached, Resident Representative Malaysia, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Fireside Chat

Ethics in the Green Era: Tackling Moral Hazard and Greenwashing in Sustainability

• Tackling the dual challenge of moral hazard and greenwashing, exploring their effects on genuine sustainability goals, and delve into sector-specific strategies for upholding ethics, ensuring accountability, and steering industries towards true and responsible sustainable practices.

Moderator: TBA

Panelists: Sarimah Talib, Vice President - Sustainability & External Relations, Bumi Armada; Dr. Indah Budiani, Executive Director, Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD); Anjali Viswamohanan, Director, Policy, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Networking Break

Regional Diversity

Impact Investment in APAC: Booms, Shifts, and the Quest for Authenticity

• Examining how regional diversity shapes the impact investing landscape across APAC, spotlighting trends in key countries like China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

• Addressing the challenges of "impact-washing," exploring the need for clear definitions and strategies to preserve the integrity of impact investing in the region.

Moderator: Reserved for MAVCAP

Panelists: Maud Savary-Mornet, Senior Advisor for South-East Asia, Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN); Okki Soebagio, Partner & Investment Committee Member, BIC; Kathy-Thuy Nguyen, Country Director, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Vietnam; Bertram Lai, Global Head of Research and ESG, CGS International

Leaders’ Insights

Corporate Climate Strategies in Asia Pacific: Navigating the Path to Sustainability

• Understanding and addressing the unique climate-related risks and opportunities within the diverse Asia Pacific region, including how businesses can tailor their strategies to local environmental conditions and regulations.

• Exploring cutting-edge strategies and technologies adopted by corporations in Asia Pacific to reduce their carbon footprint, ranging from renewable energy initiatives to sustainable supply chain management.

Moderator: Shahril Hamdan, Founder & Managing Director, Watchtower Advisory

Panelists: Sharifah Bakar Ali, Head of ESG, UEM Edgenta Berhad; Ashley Chua, Managing Consultant, ERM; Norhasliza Mohd Mokhtar, Senior Director, Climate Action Group, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

Lunch Break

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