THEMATIC SESSIONS

Speakers:

Wednesday,July5,10:30a.m. -12:15p.m.,Legazpi

Ballroom,MakatiDiamondResidences

Session4:Education:"EducationasaCatalystforESG"

Investment in education has the power and ability to b improve society and drive business results. Positioning educa at the core is a useful and impactful way to advance the object of companies and investors seeking to achieve better finan outcomes and improve Environmental, Social, and Governa (ESG) performance.

The session highlights the crucial role that education plays in achieving sustainable development and meeting ESG goals. Education is not only an enabler but also a driver of ESG, as it can contribute to poverty reduction, promote gender equality, and foster environmental sustainability. It will also emphasize the need for greater investment in education to ensure access to quality education and the skills needed to participate in a green and inclusive economy, and will also call on businesses and investors to recognize the importance of education in achieving their ESG goals and to prioritize education-related initiatives in their ESG strategies.

Prof.ColinLegardeHubo, ExecutiveDirector,Centerfor SocialResponsibility,University ofAsiaandthePacific(UA&P) (confirmed)

Reactor:

ArpitShrivastava,Vice PresidentConsulting&Training Services,GAIACorporate SustainabilitySolutions(GCSS Inc.)(confirmed)

MargaritaConsolacion Ballesteros,Director,External PartnershipsServices, DepartmentofEducation (confirmed)