Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market need to include a statement in their annual report confirming if climate-related disclosures have been made. In 2022, China implemented guidance for enterprises to disclose standards on ESG* initiatives. The number and scale of investors demanding greater disclosure of ESG-related data and integrating ESG into capital allocation decision-making continue to gather pace around the world.

BritCham Shanghai invites members and friends to join global institutions to discuss how leading multinational companies in real estate and finance sectors are tackling business in a sustainable and resilient lifecycle. Join to understand the financial infrastructures and best practices between UK and the Greater China globally and regionally.

Agenda:

• 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm In-person Registration and Networking
• 2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Welcome Remarks
• 2:05 pm – 2:20 pm Keynote 1: Status of carbon disclosure in the real estate sector – Global and China perspectives. (CDP - Fei Li, Associate China Director)
• 2:20 pm – 2:35 pm Keynote 2: Green Loan infrastructure. (Barclays Bank: Nicole Feng)
• 2:35 pm – 2:50 pm Keynote 3: Key points and challenges of ESG compliance - Real Estate sector focus (Dentons: Gary Yang, Leadership Member, Dentons Global ESG Committee; Head of Environmental Practice Group)

2:50 pm – 3:05 pm Tea Breaks

• 3:05 pm – 3:50 pm Panel Discussion by Berkeley Group: Best Practice from UK: London City Regeneration and Urban Sustainability. 
• Moderator - Cloris Li, ESG: Sustainable Finance Certified by UN; Senior Business Development Manager;
• Panellist - Louise Clarke, Group Head of Sustainability;
• Panellist - Paul Prichard, Divisional Development Director, East Thames;
• Panellist - Lyndon Nunn, Sales & Marketing Director, East Thames)
• 3:50 pm – 4:05 pm Keynote 4: Green building in action: LEED vs BREEAM (ERM: Siyao Jiang, China Managing Partner)
• 4:05 pm – 4:20 pmKeynote 5:  Green Real Estate Insights from London Stock Exchange Group (FTSE Russell - London Stock Exchange Group: Ali Zaidi, Head of Real Asset Research)
• 4:20 pm – 4:40 pmKeynote 6: Logistics Real Estate ESG Practice (Dragon Corp – Blackstone: Chunxiao Gu, ESG Director)
• 4:40 pm – 4:50 pmKeynote 7: ESG Risk Management (KPMG: Ivy Ye, Risk Consulting Director)
• 4:50 pm – 4:55 pm Lucky Draw (Please bring business card for In-Person)
• 4:55 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Remarks

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Networking for In-Person Attendees.

The Speakers

ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, is important to society for several reasons:

1. Environmental Protection: ESG factors promote environmental protection by encouraging businesses to adopt sustainable practices that reduce their impact on the environment. This can include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, and minimising waste and pollution. By prioritising ESG factors, society can benefit from cleaner air and water, reduced carbon emissions, and better protection of natural habitats.
2. Social Responsibility: ESG factors promote social responsibility by encouraging businesses to operate in a way that benefits their employees, customers, and communities. This can include promoting diversity and inclusion, protecting workers' rights, and supporting community development initiatives. By prioritising ESG factors, society can benefit from more equitable and inclusive workplaces, stronger communities, and improved quality of life for all.
3. Good Governance: ESG factors promote good governance by encouraging businesses to operate in a transparent and ethical manner. This can include implementing effective corporate governance structures, disclosing relevant information to stakeholders, and managing risks effectively. By prioritising ESG factors, society can benefit from greater accountability and transparency, which can help prevent corporate misconduct and promote responsible business practices.

Overall, ESG factors are important to society because they promote environmental protection, social responsibility, and good governance. By encouraging businesses to prioritise these factors, society can benefit from a more sustainable and equitable future.

<Showcase Session> is a service that BritCham Shanghai offers to business members. Through the <Showcase Session>, member companies will have the opportunity to introduce and promote their services and products to interested Chamber members and non-members.