In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into organizational strategies is no longer optional—it’s essential. Yet, the journey is fraught with challenges, from navigating regulatory complexities to overcoming technological and resource constraints.
During this webinar, our speakers have covered:
- Impact of digital transformation on compliance requirements Data and metrics Challenges due to lack of standardization, reliability, and quality.
- Regulatory and Compliance issues
- Overcoming Technological and Resource Constraints Adopting recognized ESG frameworks (e.g., GRI, SASB, or TCFD) and investing in advanced data analytics and reporting tools.
Speakers
Dr. Agnes K Y Tai
Director of Great Glory Investment Corporation
Dr. Agnes Tai is a seasoned finance professional with 45 years of experience in asset and risk management and ESG investing. She is a Director at Great Glory Investment Corporation and a Senior Advisor at iPartners Holdings Limited.
Throughout her career, she has led asset management firms, advised on sovereign wealth funds, and held leadership roles at institutions like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD)
Dr. Tai is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in Sustainability Leadership and Governance, as well as in Sustainable Global Business and Finance at the CUHK. She holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a graduate of the Stanford Directors College.
CS B. Narasimhan
Past-President of ICSI
CS B. Narasimhan is a postgraduate in Economics and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), brings over 40 years of expertise in Corporate Law and Capital Markets. Re-elected for 2023-2026, he served as ICSI president(2024) and is the current CSIA secretary. A key contributor to SEBI committees, he also led the Registrar Association of India (RAIN) for two terms. His deep engagement with stock exchanges, depositories, and regulatory bodies has shaped industry practices.
Carolynn Chalmer
Chief Executive Officer – Good Governance Academy and The ESG Exchange
Carolynn is CEO of the Good Governance Academy and The ESG Exchange, founded by Professor Mervyn King. With 20 years of expertise, she guides leaders in applying governance principles for organizational value. Formally trained in Applied Mathematics, Ecology, Computer, and Business Science.
With extensive leadership experience, Carolynn has held various C-level, Board, and Executive roles across diverse international industries. As the co-editor of ISO 37000 and ISO 37004, and co-convenor of the Governance Maturity Technical Committee, she shapes governance standards globally. Renowned for leading large-scale organizational transformations, Carolynn attributes her success to effective governance
Dr Calvin Lee Kwan
Managing Director – Sustainability and Risk Governance
Link Asset Management LimitedDr. Kwan leads Link’s sustainability and risk governance, driving climate resilience and decarbonization strategies, and aligning the Group’s operations with global sustainability standards. With expertise across energy, automotive, academia, and real estate, he integrates risk management with strategic growth.
Dr. Kwan holds a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and HKUST, and a Juris Doctorate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Moderator
Katherine Pamintuan
ESG Manager, Convene ESG
Ms. Pamintuan is currently the ESG Manager at Azeus Systems Philippines Limited. In this role, she built a team of ESG analysts who have been working with clients and partners on sustainability reporting requirements for different ASEAN Markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Philippines, etc).
