Global ESG and Sustainability Forum 2025

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8th - 10th July 2025 | 9AM - 5PM (GMT+8)

Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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James Michael Lafferty

Former CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding
Eileen Mcdargh

Eileen McDargh

Author, Founder and CEO of The Resiliency Group, Hall of Fame Speaker
Alyse Sue Full

Alyse Sue

Pre-sales Architect, PALO IT | Founder, Vector Lab
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Andang Pungkase

Head of ESG and Sustainability, PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk
Yuliya Lim

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Chief Sustainability Officer, Air Astana
Tengku Azrul Tengku Azhar

YM Ts Tengku Azrul Tengku Azhar

Director, Digital Infrastructure & Services, MDEC
Dr Gary Theseira

Dr. Gary Theseira

Chairman of the Climate Governance Malaysia Council, Climate Governance Malaysia (CGM)
Mubashir Malik 2-Photoroom (1)

Mubashir Malik

Governance, Risk and Compliance Independent Consultant
Ts. Dr. Nurul Muiz Murad

Ts. Dr. Nurul Muiz Murad

CEO, GEDS Group Holdings Sdn Bhd
Alessandro Ciampechini (1)

Alessandro Ciampechini

Technical Director of Sustainability and Climate Change, WSP UK
Puan Shareen Shariza

Puan Shareen Shariza Binti Dato' Abdul Ghani

Chairperson of the Board, MGTC & Board Committee Member for Sustainability and Development, Bursa Malaysia
Mandikova Drahomira (1)

Mandikova Drahomira

Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Asahi Group Holdings
K. Ilangovan

K. Ilangovan

Head of Climate Action and Environment Conservation, FGV Holdings Berhad
Tan Sri Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd Nur

Tan Sri Professor Dr. Noorul Ainur Mohd Nur

Chairman at UCYP University, Former Secretary-General at Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation
Stefanie Braukmann

Stefanie Braukmann

Director, BCSD Malaysia
Chika Imakita (1)

Chika Imakita

CEO, Greenpac
Ahila Ganesan

Ahila Ganesan

Founder & Managing Director, Future LinQ
Jay Desan

Dr. Jay Desan

Co-Founder, BoomGrow
Ashraf Gomma Ali

Ashraf Gomma Ali

Group Chief Shariah and Sustainability Officer, MBSB Berhad
P.B Hemantha Jayasinghe

P.B. Hemantha Jayasinghe

Former Director General & CEO, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka
Angus Salim

Angus Salim Amran

Group Chief Sustainability Officer, RHB Group
Matthias Gelber

Master Trainer

MATTHIAS GELBER

Co-founder of ESG Innovation Hub, Indoorcare, Maleki GmbH, ThreeTherium

Matthias Gelber 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.

Supporting Partners

Malaysian Green Technology And Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

The Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, is on a mission to drive green lifestyle and climate action growth initiatives. Anchored by national policies and plans, MGTC conducts programs aligned with the National Green Technology Policy, National Policy on Climate Change, Green Technology Master Plan 2017-2030, and Twelfth Malaysia Plan. With aims to facilitate RM100 billion in green investments and create 230,000 green jobs by 2030, MGTC is in full support of Malaysia's journey towards net-zero GHG emissions.

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Business Council for Sustainable Development (BCSD) Malaysia

BCSD Malaysia is the Malaysian chapter and Global Network Partner of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). As an independent, CEO-led, membership-driven organization, BCSD Malaysia unites businesses dedicated to advancing sustainability, fostering collaboration to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable future. With a mission to make sustainable businesses more successful, the organization emphasizes raising awareness, facilitating knowledge sharing, and building capacity within the business community. Beyond advocacy, BCSD Malaysia provides a crucial platform for businesses to collaborate with key stakeholders to drive impactful sustainability initiatives at both local and global levels.

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attendees with various market exposure, from diverse industries.

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speakers of highly sought-after experience, diverse expertise and specializations in various functions of sustainable practices.

Event Description

As global regulations tighten and consumer demand for responsible business grows, this forum will offer actionable strategies for companies to navigate these changes. Key topics will include the role of technology, such as AI and digital solutions, in enhancing real-time ESG reporting and improving transparency. Additionally, the forum will address the growing pressure on businesses to ensure supply chain transparency and responsible sourcing, alongside strategies for managing ESG-related litigation risks.

Who should attend this event?

  • C-suite Executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, CIO etc.)
  • Chief Sustainability Officers (CSO)
  • Heads of Sustainability & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
  • Sustainability Managers/Directors
  • ESG/Investment Manager/Analyst
  • Finance Manager/Director
  • Environmental & Social Impact Manager
  • Corporate Responsibility Managers
  • Procurement & Compliance Manager
  • Researchers/Academics in Sustainability or ESG

Why you should not miss this event?

  • Learn from Experts: Gain insights from global leaders in sustainability and governance

 

  • Stay Compliant: Understand the latest regulations and standards

 

  • Explore Innovations: Discover how AI and tech drive transparency and reporting

 

  • Build Networks: Connect with industry leaders and collaborators

 

  • Tackle Key Challenges: Find solutions for emissions, greenwashing, and net-zero goals

Key Objectives

Navigate and Adapt to Evolving ESG Regulations

Provide actionable guidance on complying with global and regional frameworks, helping businesses align with tightening sustainability standards.

Foster Authentic ESG Practices and Avoid Greenwashing

Educate attendees on building genuine ESG initiatives, avoiding greenwashing pitfalls, and fostering trust with consumers and stakeholders.

Drive Long-Term Value Through Sustainable Business Practices

Integrate sustainability into core strategies to build resilience, reduce risks, and create lasting value, with real-world examples of successful implementation.

Strengthen Accountability and Transparency in Sustainability Reporting

Equip businesses with strategies to enhance the accuracy and credibility of their sustainability reports, ensuring transparency and compliance with evolving global standards.

Harness Technology for ESG and Sustainability

Showcase how innovative tools like AI, blockchain, and real-time reporting solutions can improve ESG data management, transparency, and accountability, driving efficiency in sustainability practices.

Past Feedback

" It was a good mix of local and International Speakers who gave insights of different spectrums of sustainability. "

Anthony.

Manager, Malaysia

" Good program and awareness provided. "

Renuga.

Senior Lecturer, Malaysia

" 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