ESG and Artificial Intelligence: Turning Sustainability into ROI Masterclass

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13th - 14th January 2026 | 9am-5pm (GMT+8)

The Empire Brunei

The Empire Brunei
Matthias Gelber

Master Trainer

Matthias Gelber

World’s Greenest Person on the Planet, Co-founder of ESG Innovation Hub, Indoorcare, Maleki GmbH, ThreeTherium

Matthias Gelber, known globally as The Greenman is an international ESG and Sustainability expert who supports various organizations with their ESG and NetZero journey. In 2022 he completed a two-and-a-half-year assignment as ESG advisor at the Philippines Stock Exchange. He was voted Greenest Person on the Planet in 2008 and has given talks in 42 countries internationally and five times at TEDx events.

Matthias holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Brunel University, UK (1994), and now lives a happy family life in the Philippines. He is a regular trainer and advisor for various industries, has recently co-founded the ESG innovation hub and designed the Certified ESG Innovator training program. He is also co-founder of Maleki GmbH, Indoor.care and TreeTherium. His focus areas include low carbon building materials, indoor health/wellness and sustainable organizations and cities. Matthias is recognized for transforming ESG concepts into measurable ROI and action.

Event Description

To empower Brunei’s public and private sector leaders to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles with Artificial Intelligence (AI) for measurable business value, regulatory readiness, and innovation. Participants will gain practical skills in data-driven ESG management, automated reporting, and AI-supported decision-making — bridging national sustainability goals with corporate competitiveness.

Who Should Attend

Senior managers, sustainability and compliance officers, innovation leaders, and government representatives responsible for implementing sustainability frameworks or digital transformation initiatives.

Why You Should Not Miss This Masterclass

Program Distinctives:
• Hands-On & Data-Driven — Each session integrates exercises and tools.
• ASEAN-Relevant — Local examples and cross-border benchmarking.
• ROI-Focused — Clear link between ESG improvement and financial gain.
• Cross-Sector — Applicable to public policy and corporate operations.
• Practical Outcome — Participants leave with a custom ESG-AI roadmap.

 

Suggested Case Studies:
  • Brunei Vision 2035 — Integrating ESG and AI in national economic diversification.
  • ASEAN SME AI Carbon Pilot — Rapid carbon baseline via AI modelling.
  • Malaysian Facility Energy Retrofit — ROI and payback in under 3 years.
  • Philippine Financial Sector ESG Digitalization — IFRS S2 climate risk compliance.

Learning Outcomes

Understand how ESG performance translates into business ROI and risk reduction.

Apply AI tools for emissions tracking, resource optimization, and governance automation.

Develop a practical 6–12 month ESG + AI action roadmap for their organization.

Benchmark Brunei and ASEAN case studies for best practice and local relevance.

Communicate ESG results with clarity and confidence using AI-enhanced disclosures.

Past Feedback

" Excellent panel of speakers! All topics were very up-to-date with current trends and the speakers had imparted valuable info and knowledge. "

Nita.

HR Director, Brunei

" The course was very informative, clear delivery and interactive. My questions were answered effectively. Thank you! "

Leng.

Non-Executive Independent Director, Kuala Lumpur

" It was great to work with CWI. Their attention to detail was impeccable. The Business Continuity & Crisis Management workshop was fluid and went very smoothly! CWI presented and managed the participants with great patience and have delivered fully on their commitments to me. "

Ta.

Group CFO, Dubai

" The masterclass I attended was one of the workshops I highly ranked and treasure most. Well-organized and experiential learning - it was second to none. "

Joseph.

Chief Commercial Officer, East Africa

I have had an unfailingly excellent experience as a CWI presenter. Their international marketing is unusually strong. Their technical grasp to deliver successfully and the ways they have polished my contribution to the benefit of the participants are impressive. "

Professor Andrew D Chambers.

United Kingdom

" The masterclass was an excellent refresher plus new updates. The case studies were good as it reiterates the points for each topic. "

June.

Executive Director, Kuala Lumpur

" The masterclass was well-presented, full of different case studies were provided, and the topics were well-illustrated. I now have a better view of the organization of different boards. Thanks and well done. "

Jor.

Chief Executive Officer, Brunei

" Attending the course has assisted deeply in my understanding of what would be expected of me, as well as the fulfillment of my role & upcoming role. "

Andrew.

Senior Managing Director, Kuala Lumpur

" This course was mind-blowing. It gave me insight regarding the whole concept of investment in culture, and how human beings are the force. It was an amazing Masterclass. "

Zaka.

Chief Risk Officer, Saudi Arabia