International CSR Conference 2008 Programme, Day 2 Afternoon Session

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Conference Programme 30 July 2008 (Day 2 - Afternoon Session)

13.30-17.00    AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSIONS

The afternoon sessions allow us to discuss areas of SRI in more detail. Each session focuses on a key area of SRI and brings together experts in the field to discuss and debate the major themes in each case.

13.30-14.30

(1)    THE INVESTORS’ PERSPECTIVE

Making SRI products attractive to investors is a major challenge for the investment community. What is the appetite for SRI products amongst the investment community? How can investor groups promote SRI and use SRI criteria to judge companies? What are the major SRI issues in Malaysia and how have they been addressed?

Title:        RESPONSIBLE INVESTING – AN INVESTOR’S PERSPECTIVE

Speaker:    David Berry,
        Managing Director – Governance, Columbus Circle Governance Sdn Bhd

What being a responsible company means
The characteristics and benefits of virtue
Getting the message – both ways
How did we get here, and where are we now?
What it means to be a responsible investor
Getting the ball rolling in Malaysia

Title:    SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM AND PROTECTION OF MINORITY INTEREST – A MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE

Speaker:    Abdul Wahab Jaafar Sidek,
        CEO, Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group of Malaysia

Introduction – Shareholder Activism Generally and Shareholder Activism in Malaysia
Background Information – Minority Shareholder Watchdog Group (MSWG)
MSWG’s Activities Under Its 5-Year Business Plan (2005 – 2009) - Past Activities from 2005 to 2007; and Planned Activities for 2008 to 2009
Conclusion – Past, Present and Future of Shareholder Activism

14.30-15.30

(2)    SRI IN EMERGING MARKETS

What are the SRI challenges in Emerging Markets? What lessons can be learned from the experience of other Emerging Markets? How ready are Board Members in Malaysia and Singapore to adopt sustainable investment principles?

Title:        RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT: THE EXPERIENCE OF EMERGING MARKETS

Speaker:    Graham Sinclair,
        Adjunct Professor, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, USA

The state of responsible investment in Emerging Markets
Future for RI looking to 2012
What are the challenges and opportunities for RI in Emerging Markets?

Title:        BOARD ROOM SUSTAINABILITY READINESS

Speaker:    Paul Zaman,
        CEO, Qualvin Advisory Pte Ltd, Singapore

How ready are the Board’s of listed company’s in Singapore and Malaysia for creating sustainable wealth?
Applying physical, financial human resource, social and reputation capital, in Board investment decision making
Balancing short term and long term investor pressure
Why connecting with Stakeholders creates sustainable value for a business.
Findings from the latest CEO Survey of listed Companies.

15.30-16.00    BREAK

16.00-17.00

(3)    ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENTS

Environmental investment is one of the fastest growing themes of SRI. What types of environmental investment products are available in the market? How are environmental funds built and managed? What are the main challenges and opportunities for environmental investment in Asia? What is ‘Carbon Trading’ and the ‘Carbon Disclosure Project’ and how can companies in Asia benefit from this new investment opportunity?

Title:        ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENT AT YTL HOLDINGS BERHAD

Speaker:    Ralph J Dixon,
        Director of Environmental Investments, YTL Corp Bhd
        Director, YTL-SV Carbon Sdn Bhd

YTL’s Commitment to Environmental Investments Internally
YTL’s Sustainability Program
Renewable Energy & CDM Investments in the YTL Group
YTL’s Advocacy, Sponsorships & External Investments in the Environmental Space

Title:        THE CLEAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN ASIA
Speaker:    YK Park, ASrIA, Hong Kong

Title:        CLEAN ENERGY FUNDS AT THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Speaker:    Mr. Mu-Shin Kim, Investment Officer, Asian Development Bank, Manila