Date: 28th October 2021, Thursday
Time: 3pm - 5pm (Singapore Time) / 9am - 11am (Central European Time)
With global demand for a greener future, nations worldwide like the Nordics and Singapore are strengthening efforts and visions relating to sustainable developments. The Nordic Region has developed sustainability solutions and policies for decades, and Vision 2030 is to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030. With extensive experience in cross-border green collaborations, generating and sharing knowledge, the Nordics are able to find new and innovative solutions by engaging people, international organisations and global partners.
Similarly, in Singapore, the Green Plan 2030 is a whole-of-nation movement to advance Singapore’s national agenda on the city in nature, energy reset, sustainable living, green economy and resilient future. Charting ambitious and concrete targets over the next 10 years, Singapore aims to achieve long-term net-zero emissions aspiration as soon as viable.
In this year’s Nordic Green edition, we bring together Nordic Ambassadors to Singapore and leading Nordic companies in the Asia Pacific to discuss and learn more about their commitment to a clear transition pathway for global carbon reduction by 2030. Some key takeaways include:
- The Nordic experiences and challenges in building a sustainable future.
- International co-operation in the environmental footprint agenda.
- Nordic innovations addressing carbon footprint that are relevant for Singapore and Southeast Asia.
This event is jointly organised by Innovation Norway, Royal Norwegian Embassy, Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden, Embassy of Finland, Embassy of Denmark, Business Iceland, Nordic Innovation House Singapore, and Nordic Innovation, Nordic Green 2021 will be held in conjunction with the annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW).
Agenda
15:00 - 15:05 Welcome to Nordic Green 2021
15:05 - 15:10 Opening Introduction
H.E. Sigríður Ásdís Snævarr, Ambassador of Iceland to Singapore, Iceland
15:10 - 15:40 Discussion with Nordic Ambassadors
H.E. Antti Vänskä, Ambassador of Finland to Singapore, Embassy of Finland
Eivind Homme, Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway
H.E. Sandra Jensen Landi, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore & Brunei, Embassy of Denmark
Harald Fries, Chargé d'affaires to Singapore, Embassy of Sweden
Moderator: Annette Østergaard Jørgensen, Head of Public Diplomacy & Partnerships, Embassy of Denmark in Singapore
15:40 - 16:40 Nordic Green Fireside Chat + Q&A
Nordic Green Talks: Reducing our Carbon Footprints
Steven Bartholomeusz, Head of Public Affairs - APAC, Neste
Steven is the Head of Public Affairs for the Asia Pacific and Neste, and leads all public policy and advocacy efforts in the company’s engagement with governments, public sector organisations, think tanks and other key stakeholders. He supports the advocacy efforts for Neste’s Renewable Road Transport, Renewable Aviation and Renewable Polymers and Chemicals businesses and supports the Feedstock Growth and Supply teams to ensure new sources of waste and residue are identified and a wide feedstock base accepted for use as raw materials for renewable fuels.
Vijay Krishnan, Managing Director - APAC, Rystad Energy
Vijay Krishnan is Partner & Head of Asia Pacific for Rystad Energy. Vijay joined Rystad Energy in January 2017 and is responsible for the overall business across the Asia Pacific for the firm. He has close to 20 years of experience in the Energy & Petrochemical sector. He specializes in advising clients in a commercial capacity from small to large projects and has a keen eye and a great passion for opening new markets and revenue streams.
Enrique Goizueta, Head of Sales - APAC, Meniga
Enrique Goizueta leads Meniga's growth in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). Operating with a start-up mindset, Enrique is heading sales and business development efforts to continue expanding Meniga’s presence in APAC, develop new channels, and contribute to the company’s marketing and business strategies.
Founded in Iceland in 2009, Meniga is a global market leader helping Banks, FinTechs, Neobanks, eWallets, and Digital Challengers on a journey to support their clients developing healthier financial habits through fun and meaningful digital engagements. Meniga innovation is also applied to pursue Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) strategies, creating green banking solutions that enable environmentally conscious customers to analyze and track their carbon footprint
Prianka Christiansen, Regional Sustainability Manager, South & East Asia, Hempel
Prianka Christiansen is a regional sustainability manager, based in Singapore, in the Danish coatings company Hempel A/S. Prianka leads Hempel’s sustainability strategy “Futureproof” in South and East Asia, covering the operational execution as well as the company’s commercial sustainability engagement in the region. One of the key goals in the strategy is to become carbon neutral in Hempel’s own operations by 2025.
Corinna Schuler, Corporate Communication & Acting Sustainability Director, IKEA Southeast Asia
Corinna Schuler leads an integrated approach to sustainability at IKEA Southeast Asia, collaborating across borders and business lines to help enable sustainable living, develop a climate-positive business and create inclusive workplaces. With a passion for open communication and co-creation, Corinna shares the company’s inspiring stories in many channels and creates connections to community organisations that can help create a positive impact for people and the planet.
Moderator: Corrado Forcellati, Director, Paia Consulting
Corrado has extensive international wholesale banking and advisory experiences, with a focus on sustainable finance and ESG strategy work. He brings several years of cross-border strategy work, credit- and regulatory risk management including ESG implementation.
Corrado has worked with regulatory agencies, companies in different sectors and jurisdictions on financing structures, ESG strategies, circular economy, reporting and delivering sustainability-related training programmes. He serves on the Advisory Panel to the board of Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF), he is a member of the Finance Committee at the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) and the Chair of the Sustainability Committee at EuroCham Singapore.
16:40 - 17:00 Closing
