Leadership for Enterprise Sustainability Asia (LESA) 2021

Ready for the Climate Change(D) Economy?

15 – 18 November 2021 | Virtual Conference

Unlike Covid-19, which prompted a swift, coordinated global response, climate change is a ‘slow-boil’ problem. If we don’t address it now, it will be too late to rectify it. The whole world is affected and no person, business, or country is exempt.

The blame game will not work. Each of us must act now and play our part to build a sustainable future and adapt to a climate changeD economy.

Join us at LESA 2021 as we explore how business can be a catalyst for addressing our climate crisis, and the challenges and opportunities that the climate changeD economy presents.

LESA 2021 is a forum for business leaders and experts to explore:

Co-creating sustainable development models for Asia’s businesses
Understanding the complexities and challenges of building a sustainable business
Looking at trends, shifts, and opportunities brought about by climate change for the region
Insights and learnings from on-ground changemakers who are making a sustainable impact
Accelerated Masterclasses focused on actionable takeaways

Who Should Attend

C-Suites & Senior Management
Senior Executives & Business Owners/ Entrepreneurs
Individuals interested in climate change

LESA 2021 Speakers

Prof. John D. Sterman

Jay W. Forrester Professor of Management
Professor, System Dynamics and Engineering Systems
Director, MIT System Dynamics Group
(USA)

Marjorie Yang

Chairman & CEO, Esquel Group
(HONG KONG)

Regina Mayor

Global Sector Head and U.S. National Sector Leader of Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG
(USA)

Aidil Iman

Comms. Campaigner for MyHutan,
Media Working Group member at Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD)
(MALAYSIA)

Asad Ata

Associate Professor, Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI)
Research Affiliate, MIT, USA
(MALAYSIA)

Ridhima Pandey

TEDx speaker, BBC’s 100 most empowering and influential women’s list 2020
(INDIA)

Nkosilathi Nyathi

UNICEF Youth Climate Ambassador, participant in COP25
(ZIMBABWE)

Shinbo Won

Head, Investment Stewardship, Asia ex-Japan, BlackRock
(JAPAN)

Conference Agenda

09:15

Opening Session

Welcome by Dr. Lawrence Abeln, Associate Dean, Iclif Executive Education (ASB)

Introduction by Prof. Charles Fine, CEO, President & Dean (ASB)

09:45

Keynote Session 1

Co-Crafting a Sustainable Development Model for Asia’s Enterprises
Prof. John Sterman (MIT Sloan)

10:45

BREAK

11:00

Masterclass 1

More Data, More Z’s, Less waste! The Mantra of 2022! 
Prof. Loredana Padurean

12:00

BREAK

14:00

Panel Session 1

Gen Z Panel: The Human Impact of Climate Change in the Emerging World

Aidil Iman | Ridhima Pandey | Nkosilathi (Nkosi) Nyathi

Moderator: Prof. Melati Nungsari (ASB)

15:00

BREAK

15:10

ILEA

Business Leaders Award

15:40

OpenTalk 1

Coming soon

16:10

End of Day 1

09:45

Panel Session 2

Role of Sustainable Investing and Finance in Asia

Christine Ip (UOB) | Shinbo Won (BlackRock)

Moderator: Jason Jay (MIT Sloan)

10:45

BREAK

11:00

Masterclass 2

The Sustainability of Digital Currencies
Prof. Anella Munro

12:00

BREAK

14:00

Keynote Session 2

Leveraging COVID-19 Recovery for Sustainability

Khoon Tee Tan (McKinsey & Company)

15:00

BREAK

15:10

ILEA

Societal Leaders Award

15:40

Panel Session 3

The Road to Palm Oil Sustainability

Prof. Asad Ata (ASB)

Moderator: Dr. Lawrence Abeln (ASB)

16:40

End of Day 2

09:45

Panel Session 4

Energy Transition to Renewables

Regina Mayor (KPMG) | Prof. Andreas Goldthau (University of Erfurt)

Moderator: Prof. Renato Lima (ASB)

10:45

BREAK

11:00

Masterclass 3

Why an energy transition? Speeding up the inevitable change
Prof. Renato Lima

12:00

BREAK

14:00

Keynote Session 3

Indonesia: the Catalyst to ASEAN Sustainability
Speaker TBC

15:00

BREAK

15:10

ILEA

Young Leaders Award

15:40

OpenTalk 2

Coming soon

16:10

End of Day 3

09:45

Keynote Session 4

Adapting & Adopting your Enterprise towards Sustainability

Dato’ Marjorie Yang (Esquel Group)

10:45

BREAK

11:00

Masterclass 4

Building Sustainability in Organization with BASE
Dr. Thun Thamrongnawasawat

12:00

BREAK

14:00

Panel Session 5

Sustainable Human Capital

Lennard Yong (Tricor Group) | Theresa Rynard (CBRE)

Moderator: Dr. Sean Ferguson (ASB)

15:00

BREAK

15:10

Closing Discussion

The Bottom Line, What’s Next?

Dr. Lawrence Abeln | Prof. Renato Lima | Prof. Charles Fine

Moderator: Prof. Loredana Padurean

16:10

End of Day 4

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– All Keynotes
– All Masterclasses
– All Panel Sessions

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– 2 of 4 Keynote Sessions
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– 2 of 5 Panel Sessions
– 1 of 2 Open Talk Sessions
– Opening Sessions
– Closing discussion: The Bottom Line, What’s Next?
– ALL Iclif Leadership Energy Awards (ILEA) Sessions

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Hour(s)

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ASB MASTERCLASS

Day 1 | 15 Nov

Day 2 | 16 Nov

Day 3 | 17 Nov

Day 4 | 18 Nov

CREATING GLOBAL IMPACT

With the support of our sponsors, LESA 2020 delivered a wide, global impact spanning 49 countries across nine industries. Over 8,000 participants representing 1,543 companies registered for the event, showing that in these unpredictable times, the need and desire for leadership education and resources is more needed than ever.

8,855

Registered participants

1,543

Companies

9 Industries

49 Countries

What people say about LESA

This has proven to be a very successful conference. My observation is that this has proven to be a very successful summit from all angles – record level of participation, country reach, quality of content, diversity and consistently impressive role-players. Truly world-class.”

Datuk Nora A. Manaf, Group Chief Human Capital Officer, Maybank.

I was deeply moved by the sincerity and the overwhelming troves of knowledge that came through in all of the sessions. I've been in my line of work for quite a few years, more than a decade of which have been in leadership positions. This forum gave me new insights and approaches that I will use to improve myself so I can be better at my main job, which is to help my younger colleagues reach their full potentials. Thank you very much.

Participant from China Daily – Hong Kong

Abundance of information and inspirational works from all panellists and team. Thank you so much for the program. Success!!

Participant from Indonesia

“We truly enjoyed tuning in to the breadth of the topics presented at LESA 2020, listening to the insights and approaches presented each speaker. The summit has also successfully enabled rich conversation among the participants and presenters. Kudos.”

Ahmad Zakky Habibie, Executive Director, Ancora Foundation.

Great sessions! I believe leaders need to have the belief and core purpose and a realisation that we need to do the right thing for better future for all. Energy and grit = key success factors.

Participant from EPF Malaysia

Thank You ASB for organizing an awesome conference. We heard inspiring and impactful talks from powerful leaders and speakers. Truly an enriching 4 days.

Participant from Public Bank Berhad – Malaysia

“I never knew learning from Professors could be so exciting – Prof. Roberto Rigobon was humorous and practical, Prof. Loredana Padurean was so interesting from start to finish. I’m impressed by how colorful and diverse the professors are at MIT and ASB, and enjoyed the conference very much!”

Datin Mornifairos Bt Othman, Executive Vice President, People Leader at Maybank.

ILEA AWARDS

The Iclif Leadership Energy Awards celebrates and rewards individuals who channel their time, skills, and energy – to create a better future for the organizations, communities, and countries.

Award Categories

Business Leaders Award

Recognizing business founders, owners, entrepreneurs and employees who create positive, lasting impact within their own teams, departments and enterprises in order to achieve measurable, sustainable results that encompass social, environmental, and economic impacts.

Societal Leaders Award

Recognizing the unsung heroes of society – who possess exceptional clarity of their purpose and seek out innovative and sustainable solutions to address critical problems for society and the environment, to propel their communities and societies forward.

Young Leaders Award

(Open to those 30 and below only)

Recognizing the next generation of exemplary leaders aged 30 and below who understand the importance of sustainability and our interdependence, and are able to tap into opportunities to create solutions for the future.

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