Reshaping Tomorrow: Asian Private Sector Leadership in Climate Action and Resilience

Venue: Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Date: 14 November 2023

Organized at the Asia and the Pacific Climate Week 2023, by the KCI

 

Background

The Asia-Pacific region stands at the forefront of the battle against climate change, facing some of the most pronounced and immediate impacts. The interplay of diverse ecosystems, large populations, and intricate economies makes the region particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Recognising this urgency, the need to mitigate climate change's impact while fostering resilient economies becomes paramount. As the global community rallies to address climate change, the role of the private sector, especially within the Asian context, is crucial. The Asian private sector holds immense potential to collectively drive initiatives that not only decarbonise economies but also bolster societal resilience, improve public health, and sustain livelihoods.

This event serves as an avenue for private sectors in the Asia Pacific region to show what they have contributed to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, and at the same time, their potential further contribution and critical roles in advancing climate actions. This event is aligned with the paradigm shifts that the incoming COP 28 Presidency is envisioned to deliver the pillars of the Paris Agreement, in particular fast-tracking the energy transition and slashing emissions before 2030, under which the incoming COP28 Presidency is working with state and industry partners globally to deliver the ambitious energy package that science tells us we need, in order to bring us back on track to limit the temperature rise of the globe.

Organized by UNFCCC and UNGCMYB, with support from RCC Asia-Pacific, this event includes a C-Suite Roundtable and a Panel discussion of the Executive Directors of UN Global Compact Regional Networks and representatives from the UN.

 

Objective

The session will focus on the following objectives:

  1. Sharing Leadership Best Practices: The session will spotlight exemplary journeys of Asian private sector leaders who have embarked on successful decarbonisation paths which has translated to broader societal benefits
  2. Understanding economic and social trade-offs: The session aims to delve into the intricacies of economic and social trade-offs, particularly focusing on the impact of climate policies on businesses, employment, and the pursuit of inclusive economic growth during the transition to low greenhouse gas emission economies
  3. Raising Collective Climate Ambition: The session will underscore the necessity for business activities to align with climate science, particularly in meeting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
  4. Forging Collaborative Pathways: The session will emphasise the significance of collaboration to ensure economic diversification and decent quality jobs are created during transitions

This event is a mandated event as part of the 6-year work plan of the Response Measure Forum and the Katowice Committee of Experts on the Impacts of the Implementation of Response Measures. It aims at complementing the preparation of the technical paper on best practices in engaging the private sector to facilitate the creation of decent work and quality jobs in low greenhouse gas emission sectors.

 

Agenda

1. Opening remark (Alejandro Kilpatrick, Manager, Capacity Building Team, UNFCCC)

2. Keynote (Peter Govindsamy, Co-Chair of the KCI)

3. C-Suite Roundtable Discussion (Moderated by Peter Govindsamy, Co-Chair of the KCI)

Panelists:

  • Satpal Singh, Chief Governance & Risk Officer of PLUS Malaysia Bhd
  • Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of Port of Tanjung Pelepas
  • En. Idzqandar Abu Bakar, Group Chief Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainable Development Officer of Prasarana
  • Majidah Hashim, Head of Sustainability Planning & Advocacy of Telekom Malaysia
  • Misran, Vice President of Human Resources Management of PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV
  • Piyachart (Arm) Isarabhakdee, Chief Executive Officer of BRANDi and Companies Co. Ltd.
  • Bi Xinxin, CEO of Beijing Green Future Tech

4. Panel session with UNGC Networks (Moderated by Kusum Lata, Team Lead, UNFCCC)

Panelists:

  • Faroze Nadar, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei
  • Josephine Satyono, Executive Director of Indonesia Global Compact Network
  • Dr. Parimita Mohanty, Programme Management Officer, Renewable Energy in the UNEP Office for Asia and the Pacific
  • Fei Tong, Senior Manager, Operations and Strategic Partnerships of UN Global Compact China
  • Rathika de Silva, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka
  • Tonic Madulid, President of Reboot Philippines

5. Closing

 

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