UN Global Compact: Forward Faster Now | Asia & Oceania Event

Date: August 5-6, 2024
Location: Asia School of Business, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The UN Global Compact hosted “Forward Faster Now | Asia & Oceania” on August 5-6, 2024. The event gathered nearly 500 participants, aiming to accelerate sustainable business practices in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With only 17% of the SDG targets on track, urgent action is needed. Over 270 companies in the region committed to the Forward Faster initiative, focusing on gender equality, climate action, living wages, finance, and water resilience.

Key Sessions

• Investing for SDG Impact: Financial decisions driving sustainability transformation.
• Celebrating Innovation and Ambition: Young executives shaping the future of sustainability.
• Food Systems Sustainability: Strategies to future-proof food security in Asia-Pacific.
• Beyond Borders: Regulatory shifts influencing sustainability in the region.
• AI and Sustainability: Exploring AI’s potential in promoting sustainable development.

The event emphasized collaboration, innovation, and the need for bold commitments to drive positive change in Asia and Oceania.

Participants from India

• Dr. Naresh Tyagi, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Limited (Session: Investing for SDG Impact)
• Dr. Nitinkumar Dumasia, CEO & President, Growlity Inc. (Session: Celebrating Innovation and Ambition)
• Ganesh Reddy, Joint Secretary, UN GCNI (Session: Board Session)
• Ratnesh, Executive Director, UN GCNI (Session: Food Systems Sustainability)
• Ashwini Saxena, CEO, JSW Foundation (Moderator, Session: Beyond Borders)
• Dr. Nirav Mandir, Chief Human Capital & Sustainability Officer, SRK Exports (Session: Joint Session with UNFCCC on NDCs)
• Deep Chandra Papnoi, Deputy Director, UN GCNI (Session: UNGC Info Session)
• Seerat Tajamul, Membership Officer, UN GCNI