STEWARDSHIP COMMONS 2021
Stewardship Commons is a by-invitation only platform that convenes business leaders for an interactive exchange on the role of stewards in safeguarding our global commons. The life on Earth that we desire for today and tomorrow fundamentally depends on clean air and water, biodiversity, healthy land and oceans, and a stable climate. How do we influence decision-making and encourage the positive transformation of business systems to ensure a planet where we can all thrive?
Alongside such pressing challenges is the significant mismatch between the economic language which drives public and private action, and the finite realities that enable sustainable growth. A lack of consciousness and capacity often lead key decision-makers to prioritise short-term profit maximization at the expense of long-term value creation. More than ever, the world needs steward leadership to drive impactful behavioural change for sustainable business transformation.
Stewardship Commons is held in partnership with Temasek's Ecosperity Week.
Programme
| Date: 29 September 2021 Duration: 12.30pm – 4.30pm Location: Marina Bay Sands Singapore | |
| Registration timing and details will be informed closer to event | |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30pm | Opening Address: Our World Today Mr Rajeev Peshawaria, Chief Executive Officer, Stewardship Asia Centre |
| 1.35pm | Introducing the Global Commons Stewardship (GCS) Index for Business Prof Naoko Ishii, Director, Center for Global Commons & Executive Vice President, The University of Tokyo Keynote Address by Prof Naoko Ishii introducing GCS as a tool for business leaders to recognise the environmental implications of their operations and gather insights from country experiences |
| 1.50pm | Embracing the Global Commons Stewardship (GCS) Index for Business Panellists: Prof Naoko Ishii, Director, Center for Global Commons & Executive Vice President, The University of Tokyo Mr Bey Soo Khiang, Vice-Chairman of RGE and Chairman of APRIL Group Ms Fay Fay Choo, Asia Cocoa Director, Mars Incorporated Moderator: Dr Richard Jeo, Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific Field Division, Conservation International A panel discussion with key industry leaders exploring the implications of the GCS Index for Business and highlighting the role of the private sector in mitigating the environmental impact of both domestic and international activities resulting from their socioeconomic activities |
| 2.45pm | Tea Break |
| 3.15pm | Making Your Stewardship Future a Reality Mr Rajeev Peshawaria An interactive session exploring how knowing one’s Stewardship values and purpose is crucial for effective sustainability governance and leadership |
| 3.35pm | Steward Leadership for the Global Commons Ms Annisah Smith, Research & Advocacy Manager, Stewardship Asia Centre A discussion on the role of Steward Leadership in addressing the world’s looming environmental challenges, including the UN SDGs |
| 4.20pm | Closing Remarks Prof Arnoud De Meyer, Chairman, Stewardship Asia Centre |
*Participation is by invitation only *Programme updated as of 28 September 2021 *Programme is subject to change |
