As businesses face increasing pressure to integrate sustainability into their core strategies, the role of ethics has never been more critical. This session will delve deep into how strong ethical frameworks can transform business operations, driving transparency and accountability in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. Learn how organisations can cultivate an ethical culture that not only fosters trust but also empowers them to lead in sustainability.

This session will explore the rapid evolution of sustainability reporting across ASEAN. We’ll examine how companies in the region are navigating the diverse and sometimes complex sustainability regulations, transforming compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage. Key insights will be shared on how finance professionals and corporate leaders can streamline reporting processes, improve data quality, and ensure that sustainability metrics are not only accurate but also meaningful in driving long-term business success

In this session, we’ll explore the pivotal role of green financing in advancing sustainability efforts across industries. Financial institutions are increasingly championing environmental and social change through innovative solutions like green sukuk, transition financing, and ESG-driven investment products. These mechanisms are not only providing businesses with the capital they need to pursue sustainable projects but also aligning financial returns with global sustainability goals.

This session will break down the process of climate scenario analysis, helping businesses understand and prepare to conduct climate scenario analysis in a practical, actionable way. Discover practical takeaways from our guest speaker’s experience in applying scenario analysis and how the organisation turned scenario analysis into practical lessons that shaped real business decisions.

This engaging session brings ICAEW students and industry practitioners together to exchange perspectives on key sustainability challenges. Through a collaborative dialogue on whether 'Sustainability Should Cost Less or More', participants will bridge theory and practice, showcasing fresh ideas and seasoned insights. The audience can join the conversation by asking questions, sharing views, and voting for standout arguments.

In today's evolving business landscape, finance professionals are stepping beyond traditional roles to become strategic value creators. This panel explores how finance leaders are driving purposeful change, influencing organisational culture, and enhancing business performance. Through effective financial stewardship, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable business practices, finance professionals are redefining their impact—not just on the bottom line, but on people and the planet as well.