Course Objectives
- Identify key differences in ESG approaches between the US and Europe and their implications for global businesses.
- Analyse the role of global standard-setters like the International Sustainability Standards Board in bridging the divide and promoting alignment.
- Explore practical steps to navigate ESG challenges and leverage opportunities in the evolving landscape.
Programme
3.00pm : Navigating the transatlantic ESG divide: challenges and opportunities - delivered by Tina Thomas
3.40pm : Roundtable discussion
5.00pm : End of programme
CPD Hours : 2 hours
SID members : Complimentary (Registration required)
Non-members : $130.00 (incl. 9% GST)
SPEAKERS AND PANELLISTS
Tina Thomas
Head, ESG and Sustainability, Baker Tilly
Ms Tina Thomas is the Head of ESG & Sustainability at Baker Tilly Singapore. She oversees the management and market outreach of the firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability services. With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, Ms Thomas has a global track record in crafting and implementing corporate strategies focused on sustainability, as well as working with businesses on ESG efforts, covering aspects of regulatory reporting mandates from entities such as the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, Global Reporting Initiative, International Sustainability Standards Board and local stock exchanges, along with climate reporting and ensuring supply chain adherence.
Michael Crompton
General Manager, Criticaleye Asia
Mr Michael Crompton is the General Manager for Criticaleye Asia. He joined the organisation in 2010 and has been based in Hong Kong since 2013, where he established Criticaleye’s Asia Pacific operations. He is a trusted adviser to senior leaders and coordinates bespoke member events, including the Criticaleye Asia Leadership Retreat. Mr Crompton oversees relationship management, regional membership growth and event planning across the region, chairing discussions and global conferences. His prior experience in executive search within the energy and environmental engineering sectors includes managing assignments for firms such as Arup, Atkins and Mott MacDonald.
Paul Foulkes-Arellano
Founder, Circuthon Consulting
Mr Paul Foulkes-Arellano is the founder of Circuthon Consulting and a leading consultant on the circular economy. He has advised global businesses, including Diageo and Quorn Foods, on sustainability matters. He serves as a non-executive board member of several sustainability-focused ventures in the fashion, materials and technology sectors. Mr Foulkes-Arellano is a member of the UK Design Council expert network and sits on the innovation advisory council of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. He co-authored Materials and Sustainability: Building a Circular Future and contributed to the design materials master’s programme at the University of Southampton and executive education on sustainability at the University of Edinburgh.
Shai Ganu
Chair, SID ESG Chapter
Mr Shai Ganu is the global leader of the Executive Compensation and Board Advisory business at WTW. He leads a team of over 500 consultants across 45 countries and serves as a trusted adviser to boards and committees of more than 100 leading companies globally. A senior accredited director, he serves as an independent director on the boards of leading companies and not-for-profit organisations. He is a fellow at the Singapore Institute of Directors where he chairs the ESG Chapter. He is also a member of World Economic Forum’s Climate Governance community of experts and global governing board member of its Climate Governance Initiative.
Registration
Please register online by 21 May 2025.
Course Enquiries
Email : [email protected]
Tel : (+65) 6422 1188
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