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The Green Alliance: Latest Developments
26 February @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM SMT
Dear CACCI Officers, Members and Friends:
The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) invite you to join the upcoming webinar on “The Green Alliance: Latest Developments”, scheduled for 26 February 2025 at 2 PM Singapore time.
The 60-minute webinar, presented in a panel discussion format, will elaborate on the latest developments in the Asia Pacific Green Alliance (APGA) – a regional initiative led by SMF aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) embark on their sustainability transformation through best practice sharing, standards development, advisory support and industry recognition while collectively striving towards a net-zero future and preparing for Industry 5.0.
ISSUES TO BE DISCUSSED
- Latest APGA Developments: Updates on sustainability certification, industry collaborations, and business support initiatives.
- How SMEs Can Benefit: Practical steps for SMEs to integrate sustainability into their business strategies.
- Challenges & Opportunities in Sustainability: Addressing key barriers such as cost, knowledge gaps, and supply chain requirements.
- The Role of National Chambers: How business chambers can support SMEs in their sustainability journey.
AGENDA
14:00 Opening Remarks by Peter McMullin AM.
14:02 Panel Discussion moderated by Michael Lim.
Panelists: (1) Peter McMullin AM, CACCI President; (2) Lennon Tan, SMF President, (3) Stuart Thomson, CACCI VP & Good Business Foundation President; and (4) Clara Kwan, SMF Chief Sustainability Officer.
14:40 Q&A session.
14:59 Closing Remarks by Peter McMullin AM.
15:00 End of webinar.
Register in Zoom HERE.
For more details about The Green Alliance Initiative, please click HERE.
Darson Chiu, Ph.D.
Director-General
Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry