The SGV Knowledge Institute, with SGV’s Sustainability team recently spearheaded a forum titled “Climate Convergence: Actions toward a Resilient Future” at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga as the keynote speaker.
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan delivers his opening remarks
The climate resilience forum delved into the impact of climate change and how it is becoming more visible and pronounced, with businesses facing unprecedented physical and transition risks. It brought together local and international speakers to share their insights and the measures that their organizations are implementing to achieve climate resilience and in pursuing opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
SGV Vice Chair and Deputy Managing Partner Vivian C. Ruiz gives conference overview
SGV Chairman and Country Managing Partner Wilson P. Tan delivered the opening remarks, citing the challenges posed by climate change and the need for business strategies that include mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. SGV Vice Chair and Deputy Managing Partner Vivian C. Ruiz provided an overview of the conference.
SGV Sustainability Partners Katrina F. Francisco (left) and Benjamin N. Villacorte (right) moderating a panel discussion
SGV Sustainability Principal Bonar A. Laureto (right) moderates a second panel discussion
SGV Sustainability Partners Katrina F. Francisco and Benjamin N. Villacorte moderated the panel discussion on the Climate Risk Perspective. SGV Sustainability Principal Bonar A. Laureto moderated the panel discussion on the Low Carbon Investment Opportunities Perspective.
SGV Chief Sustainability Officer Clairma Mangangey delivers the closing remarks
SGV Chief Sustainability Officer Clairma Mangangey spoke about the importance of understanding climate risks and sharing best practices for businesses transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
EY Singapore Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader Praveen Tekchandani during his presentation
EY Singapore Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader Praveen Tekchandani discussed investment opportunities and profit models aligned with low-carbon solutions.
The event also covered the integration of governmental insights with corporate climate strategies to align and harmonize private-sector efforts with national policy objectives. The first part of the forum tackled climate risks and how to manage physical and transition risks, as well as adapting to climate risks and low-carbon transition. The climate forum’s second part focused on low-carbon investment opportunities and explored climate resilience and strategic profit models that align with low-carbon solutions.
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