#PowerToChange – ESG beyond the climate lens

WIFA is excited to announce our upcoming Environmental, Social, and Governance (#ESG) focused event hosted in partnership with J.P. Morgan. Climate change has been front and center in ESG, and remains a key focus, but as ESG becomes increasingly embedded, we explore "ESG – beyond the climate lens". This event brings together a panel of distinguished speakers who will share insights on what is topical and relevant to the market in ESG today, exploring themes such as biodiversity, water scarcity, AI and social impact.

Opening remarks by

Wendy Liu, Chief Asia and China Equity Strategist, J.P. Morgan

Speakers:

Debra Tan – Director & Head, China Water Risk

Katherine Lei – Co-head of Asia Financials Research, J.P. Morgan

Kristy Wong – Associate Director, ESG Investment Specialist, Amundi

Moderated by

Hannah Lee, Head of Asia Pacific ESG Equity Research, J.P. Morgan

Date: November 29, 2023

Venue: J.P. Morgan, 29F Chater House, 8 Connaught Road, Central

Time: 6:00 - 8:30pm

Agenda:

6:00pm – 6:30pm : Registration

6:30pm - 6:35pm : Opening Remarks (Wendy Liu)

6:35pm - 7:10pm : Panel Session with the Speakers

7:10pm - 7:20pm : Sustainable Fashion & Styling Session (Sarah Fung, Founder & CEO of Hula)

7:20pm - 7:25pm : Closing Remarks (Ida Lee)

7:25pm - 7:30pm : Classical Singing Performance (Liang Hui Tay, Sing City)

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm : Networking Session

On the same evening, we have a number of special treats for you, including a word on circular economy and on-site styling sessions with Sarah Fung, Founder & CEO of Hong Kong based sustainable fashion business, as well as a performance by Sing City Hong Kong.

We are excited to announce that a talented student from Melbourne will join us for some classical singing performance. Soprano Tay Liang Hui (鄭良慧) has completed ABRSM Grade 8 Singing (with distinction) and GCE A-Level Music. She was in the Singapore Lyric Opera Children's Choir from 2016 to 2017, singing in Turandot and L'elisir d'amore. She achieved Second Place in the Opera Aria and Folk/Traditional repertoire categories in the American Protégé International Vocal Competition 2018. Since 2018, she has been performing with the Society of Charis Singers (爱心歌社). Currently a medical student at Monash University, Liang Hui has performed as a choir member and soloist in MUMUS MedChoir.

This performance series is curated by Celia Leung.

Come and join us for a captivating evening of intellectual discussion, fashion, and musical entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration is open now!