Registration and security clearance is required, please see below for how to register. Registration will close by 20th July, please look out for a confirmation email that ensures your security clearance.
SYNOPSIS:
As carbon emission deadlines loom, manufacturers across the world are struggling to accelerate their company’s sustainability journey.
In Singapore, a country with limited potential to deploy renewable energy, companies are facing key challenges to define an implementation strategy towards net zero operations. Moreover, countries in APAC, just like in the EU, have carbon emission reduction targets passed into law and industries will require major structural changes to secure their license to operate, competitiveness and market share.
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) of Singapore is committed to providing a clean and sustainable environment. To support this ambition, MSE has been organising an annual national initiative called ‘Go Green SG’ (previously known as Climate Action Week) that brings together sustainability-related events to galvanise Singaporeans to take collective climate action.
In the margins of ‘Go Green SG’ initiative 2023, EuroCham together with APB Singapore are organising a dialogue and site visit.
During the dialogue you will learn:
How Singapore looks to develop and deploy low-carbon solutions for manufacturing
How APB Singapore is working towards meeting their net zero goals
During the site visit, you will be inspired by APB Singapore’s environmental strategy and their focus on “systemic efficiency” that integrates energy-efficient buildings and infrastructure, maximising circular economy and conservation of water.
The session will end at their Tiger Tavern with some beer and networking opportunities.
PROGRAMME:
3.30 pm Registration
4.00 pm The Address by Jens Rübbert, President of EuroCham
4.05 pm Welcome remarks by Mr Andy Hewson, Managing Director at APB
4.10 pm Opening remarks by the Chair of Sustainability Committee at EuroCham Singapore
4.15 pm Panel discussion moderated by Mr Stephan Degenhart, Managing Director of Asia Pacific & Middle East at Drees & Sommer
4.45 pm Interactive Q&A
5.05 pm Closing remarks by Ms Nele Cornelis, Executive Director at EuroCham Singapore
5.10 pm Sustainability-themed Tour of the Tiger Brewery
5.45 pm Networking at the Tiger Tavern
6.30 pm End of event
The organisers reserve the right to change the programme content without giving prior notification or any reasons thereof.
Registration will close by 20th July, please look out for a confirmation email that ensures your security clearance.
PANELLISTS:
Mr Lim Tuang Liang
Government Chief Sustainability Officer (GCSO) and Deputy Secretary (Special Duties)
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE)
Lim Tuang Liang is Government Chief Sustainability Officer (GCSO) and Deputy Secretary (Special Duties) in the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE). In these roles, he works with public sector agencies to develop and coordinate strategies for the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and GreenGov.SG. He also spearheads the Government’s partnership with stakeholders, including businesses, civil society partners and individuals, to advance our national sustainability agenda. He has served in the Science and Technology Policy and Plans Office, National Research Foundation, the Singapore Armed Forces, and on the boards of the Defence Science Technology Agency, Defence Science Organisation and IE Singapore.
Mr Clement Teo
Chief Sustainability Officer
Assistant Chief Executive
Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
Mr Teo was appointed the Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s (SMF) inaugural Chief Sustainability Officer on 5th June 2023, concurrently holding the position as the Federation’s Assistant Chief Executive. Prior to joining the SMF, Mr Teo has led sales and operational teams across the ASEAN region in TUV-SUD, a leading organisation in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry. As a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience, Mr Teo’s expertise lies in general management, leadership, business transformation and strategic business development. Focusing on industry partnership and development as core fundamentals, he has also developed strategic financial plans, key initiatives in Sustainability and Cybersecurity and implemented go to-market strategies. Mr Teo was the first to start the Sustainability-as-a-Service programme, which is a part of the Enterprise Sustainability Programme. This programme, supported by Enterprise Singapore, comprises gap assessment, structured training roadmap and certification, across areas such as environmental management, energy management, water efficiency and carbon footprint.
Ms Patricia Lee
Corporate Affairs Director
Asia Pacific Breweries (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Patricia is a seasoned communications and corporate affairs professional with over two decades of experience across various industries and sectors. Today, she is the Corporate Affairs Director in Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) which is part of the HEINEKEN Company. Patricia joined APBS in February 2019 where she heads the Brand PR, Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability functions to deliver business value and drive sustainable growth in support of APB’s business strategy. This includes amplifying the stories of diverse range of innovative brands and quality products, and driving HEINEKEN’s Brew a Better World sustainability agenda as the country’s leading sustainable brewery. Prior to joining APB, Patricia spent six years managing the communications activities and spearheading the sustainability agenda with the Dairy Farm Singapore Group (member of the Jardine Matheson Group). As a communications professional who has experience in retail and FMCG industries, Patricia has also held multiple senior leadership positions in the healthcare industry at SingHealth and Thomson Medical Group as well as with Bloomberg News producing current affairs news programme for TV and Radio. Patricia holds a degree from the University of Oregon, specialising in communication, journalism and marketing.
MODERATOR:
Mr Stephan Degenhart
Associate Partner, Managing Director Asia Pacific & Middle East
Drees & Sommer
Stephan Degenhart is an experienced Managing Director at Drees & Sommer, an international real estate consulting firm that specialises in sustainability and digitalisation within the built environment globally, Stephan leads the initiatives in the Middle East and Asia Pacific regions. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field and has been involved in some of the most
innovative projects in the industry, such as the first-ever smart building in Berlin, Germany, and the sustainable Cradle project. Stephan is a highly sought-after professional speaker who has delivered captivating and impactful talks at prestigious events, educating and inspiring industry professionals and the general public alike. He applies the principles of sustainability, innovation, and digitalisation with unwavering enthusiasm and expert skill in his practice, uses it in mentoring colleagues and generously shares his knowledge at local and international events, showcasing his expertise in the field.
EuroCham members that are keen to attend, please contact Eva Vincetic at eva@eurocham.org.sg.
Non-members can register here
POST-EVENT:
On 27th July, EuroCham, in partnership with Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Singapore, organised a panel discussion on “How to Transform Manufacturing to Meet Net Zero” followed by a sustainability-themed tour of the brewery.
We would like to thank our esteemed speakers, Mr Tuang Liang Lim (The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Singapore), Mr Clement Teo (Singapore Manufacturing Federation) and Ms Patricia Lee (Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (Part of The HEINEKEN Company)) for all the insights and knowledge shared.
Our moderator and EuroCham’s Sustainability Committee Co-Chair, Mr Stephan Degenhart (Drees & Sommer Asia and Middle East), skillfully weaved a very vibrant discussion on policies and regulations encouraging sustainability in manufacturing processes, struggles and hurdles the manufacturing companies face and technologies and processes they can adapt to help them prioritize sustainability and achieve robust economic growth. Learning from global best practices and keeping flexible while at the same time remaining transparent were some of the key takeaways for a successful transition to net zero carbon emissions. Needless to say, a very lively discussion arose during the Q&A.
We would like to thank all who joined us and made this event a successful one!
PHOTO CREDIT: Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore