UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute X Sasin SEC | Webinar 4: Closing The Loop: Bringing it All Together

Sustainability for SMEs 

About the series

Over recent decades, there has been a gradual re-appreciation of on the part of society for the role of businesses. Whereas business has been perceived by many as existing purely for the pursuit of profits, there is a growing realization that profits are merely a yardstick. What they indicate is how successful a company has been in answering the expectations of stakeholders—consumers and investors, and the community, society, and environment. There are several facets of sustainability. One aspect relates to a firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), where businesses adopt good business practices as a responsible member of the society. This includes the use of scarce natural resources in a responsible manner through redesigning, conservation, and recycling. Adopting cleaner energy policies and following fair labor practices is also beneficial to the firm and for the society. Operating responsibly has been proven to be good for a company’s bottom line, as well. The UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute at the Singapore Management University and Sasin School of Management’s Sustainability & Entrepreneurship Centre are proud to present a series of webinars to help SMEs and growth-stage startups in Southeast Asia develop a better understanding of the sustainability challenge. There are a total of three webinars open to the public followed by a fourth one which is by invitation only, based on attendance at the prior three.

1. The Why and the What
2. The How (Measuring)
3. The How (Implementation)
4. Closing the Loop: Bringing it All Together

Webinar 4: Closing the Loop: Bringing it All Together

The webinar is the last of the 4-part series and we focused on how sustainability can make an impact on the core business. We had invited companies that had incorporated sustainability in their business operations/practices to share their journey with the audience. In view of overwhelming requests, we will be extending the invitation to all SMEs! We  excited to have had the following speakers share their insights with us:

• Dr. Ang Ser-Keng, UOB-SMU AEI
• Prida Tiasuwan,  Chairman, Pranda Group
• Ralph  Justin Dixon, Lead – Director of Environmental Investment, YTL Corporation Berhad
• Bianca Cheo, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director, Mewah Group
• Caroline Seow, Strategic Advisor, Sustainability & Impact, Family Business Network International

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