CGS Newsletter (June 2023)

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Dear reader,

We are excited to share the latest reports and commentaries by CGS researchers, led by Prof Lawrence Loh. As a centre that emphasises impact, we couldn’t have done it without strong support and engagement from our advisory board and industry partners.

A hallmark project is the ‘Sustainability Impact Awards 2023’, where CGS was commissioned by The Business Times to create the assessment framework and criteria as well as conduct assessments for the award. Results have been finalised and the winners will be announced on 3 August 2023. This ‘Sustainability Impact Awards’ initiative endorses CGS’s recognition in the sustainability arena.

Another noteworthy initiative was the collaboration with the International ESG Association (IESGA) and Korea University, where we co-hosted the 2023 Global ESG Forum from 26 June to 29 June at NUS University Town. The guest of honour was Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. The global forum attracted over 200 participants and speakers from around the world including representatives and scholars from major universities, corporate research institutes, global companies and embassies.

We hope you will gain as much insight as we have in producing the reports.

Warmest regards,
Verity Thoi
Business Development Lead
CGS, NUS Business School

Research Initiative and Publications 2023
February 2023 Sustainability Impact Awards 2023	June 2023 What Impact Means to Digital Economy Companies in S.E.Asia	June 2023 Sustainability Counts II – State of Sustainability Reporting in Asia Pacific
June 2023 The Path to Sustainable Banking in the Palm Oil Industry	May 2022 ESG Transparency and Firm Valuation in the Palm Oil Sector

Media Commentaries

1. The Business Times published a commentary by CGS on ‘Building a Sustainable digital economy in S.E.Asia‘ on 15 June 2023, following CGS and Tech for Good Institute’s publication of the ‘What Impact Means to Digital Economy Companies in S.E.Asia‘.

2. The Business Times published CGS’s commentary on 7 June 2023 following its release of the latest ‘Sustainability Counts II – State of Sustainability Reporting in Asia Pacific’ in Jun 2023.

Global Conferences

CGS signed a memorandum of understanding with the International ESG Association from Korea University on 12 July 2023.

IESGA and CGS organised the 2023 Global ESG Forum from 26 June to 29 June at CREATE Tower, University Town. The global forum attracted over 200 participants and speakers from around the world including representatives and scholars from major universities, corporate research institutes, global companies and embassies.

Enquiry:
Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) | cgs@nus.edu.sg | Tel: 6601 2027