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Crafting A Sustainability Roadmap for Singapore SMEs: From Compliance to Business Excellence
In a recent survey by DBS and Bloomberg Media Studios, more than 80% of SME leaders in Singapore stated that ESG is a high priority for their businesses. However, 60% of SMEs find it challenging to transition to more sustainable models while balancing business growth.
This webinar featured two renowned speakers:
- Kaz Kirollos, a distinguished academician in sustainability programs and a trusted advisor on international business, investment, and trade issues. Kaz delved into how ESG can create value for SMEs, highlighting its importance for business success.
- Tina Thomas, BoardRoom’s Head of ESG, discussed the challenges in implementing sustainability practices and share essential steps to transition from mere regulatory compliance to actively embracing sustainable strategies that align with business goals and values.
Email our team today if you require assistance to leverage insights, tools, and existing resources needed to move your ESG efforts beyond compliance, fostering a proactive approach to sustainability that benefits both the environment and your bottom line.
Speakers
Tina Thomas, Head of ESG, BoardRoom Group
Tina specializes in strategic planning and sustainable growth, with a keen interest in innovation and transformation. With over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, she has a global track record in crafting and implementing corporate strategies focused on sustainability. Tina’s roles extend to being a researcher, tutor, author, and speaker on topics related to sustainability.
Of late, her work has centered on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, touching on aspects like regulatory reporting mandates from entities such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), local Stock Exchanges, along with climate reporting and ensuring supply chain adherence. Presently, Tina is dedicating herself to a research endeavor aimed at identifying the obstacles companies encounter due to climate change and the efforts to legitimise an effective transition or transformation.
Tina completed her electrical engineering degree at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, followed by studies in Econometrics at the London School of Economics, and then an MBA at London Business School.
Kaz Kirollos, Associate Prof of International Business & Strategy at Henley Business School and Associate of the Centre for Business Prosperity
Kaz has won and been nominated for several teaching awards for his work leading courses and programs related to international business, sustainability, and strategy in executive education, MBA, and other postgraduate programs. He has also served as a senior strategy advisor, acted as a regular economic affairs consultant to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, been a non-executive director, an advisory board member, and has chaired policy committees related to international business, investment, and trade issues.