Pankaj Gupta

I recently completed a two-day ESG and Sustainability in Asia Workshop with Eco-Business, led by Junice Yeo, Executive Director at Eco-Business. The workshop provided a comprehensive overview of sustainability, covering the crucial aspects of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). The climate risk is real, and I am grateful that there is now collective attention and action on addressing it. There is so much to cover in ESG, and I was initially overwhelmed. However, the concept of materiality stood out to me. By focusing on the issues that have the greatest impact on their business, companies can more effectively address sustainability challenges. What actions can we take now that will have the greatest impact? I am glad and fortunate to be living in Singapore, where the government is leading a progressive charge towards sustainability. The MAS' Finance for Net Zero (FiNZ) Action Plan aims to decarbonize the financial sector, which will have a domino effect on other industries. With a greater appreciation of sustainability, my thoughts shift towards marketing. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝟯𝗣𝘀) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳? #SustainableMarketing 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: How can we promote and adopt consumption patterns that minimize over-consumption, reduce waste, and lower our environmental footprint? 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: What strategies can we implement to create and promote a closed-loop system where products and materials are reused, repaired, and recycled? 𝗕𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀: How can we ensure that our business practices prioritize human well-being, equity, and community engagement? Personally, I'll keep doing my part of 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 (mindful shopping), 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 (exchange, resell, borrow), and 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 (Bloobin - I learned from one of the participants, whose i/c of that recycling project, that because there is no separation, we should bag our recyclables to minimise contamination. Not ideal, but still better than throwing away.) What else? P.S. Glad to reconnect with Junice after 20 years! We were from the same junior college but different classes. We later connected in Shanghai in 2005 through the business association. While we stayed connected on LinkedIn, we only very recently reconnected when I reached out to learn more about ESG, and she gladly offered to meet for lunch to share openly. Thank you! Workshop link ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gg6bgfiZ #Sustainability #ESG #SustainableMarketing #DigitalMarketing #SustainableGrowth #ClimateAction #Materiality #FinanceForNetZero

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Strategic Insights for Navigating Uncertainty in Asia's Markets As we navigate the complex landscape of today's economy, the balance between strategic cost-cutting and investing in future growth has never been more crucial. I recently had the privilege of discussing this topic with esteemed leaders Lance Little of Roche Diagnostics and Kerrigan Procter of Legal & General Investment Management America in our latest Asia leadership video hosted by Criticaleye. Here are some takeaways and my reflections on ensuring sustainable growth amidst economic uncertainties: Strategic Cost Management: While cost optimization is vital for maintaining financial health, it's essential to strategically safeguard investments in areas that drive long-term growth. This means prioritizing expenditures that enhance competitive advantage without compromising the quality of operations. Investing in Innovation and People: The path to resilience and profitability lies in continuous investment in R&D and people. As highlighted in our discussion, nurturing talent and pushing the boundaries of innovation are non-negotiable for staying ahead in the market. Clear Objectives and Vision: Setting clear and actionable objectives is fundamental. This clarity helps align all stakeholders and ensures that every decision supports the broader goal of sustainable growth. Learning from Peers: The insights from Lance and Kerrigan remind us of the power of collective wisdom. Sharing experiences and strategies can provide new perspectives and innovative solutions to common challenges. For more detailed insights and to join the conversation on navigating these uncertain times, watch the full video here: Balancing Cost-Cutting and Future Growth Investment by Criticaleye. Big thanks to Criticaleye's Yu-Wen Hsiao, CoCo for a great job pulling the video together! #AsiaLeadership #EconomicUncertainties #BusinessStrategy #Board #BoardDirectors #Innovation #Sustainability #Criticaleye

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Live demo of a retail outlet wanting to expand into 100 outlets across Malaysia. Using TAFGAI's #AI, we demonstrated to Treo Capital and the 10XValley #10XStrategyCoach how AI can generate narratives and map out the funding requirements, capital structure, strategies, and action plans tailored specifically to the retail outlet's needs. #AIinBusiness #FundingStrategy #RetailExpansion #CapitalStructure #BusinessGrowth

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