Chief Sustainability Officers Exchange: Accelerating Sustainability through Investment and Innovation

27 March 2025, 09:00-11:00
Sung Room, Sheraton HK Hotel and Towers, Hong Kong
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Every year, the world loses over 10 million hectares of forest. These rapid declines threaten the resilience of economies, societies and ecosystems globally – as over half the world’s GDP relies on nature and its services. At the same time, climate-related disasters cost the world over $300 billion annually, with the average company risking a decline of 7% in annual profits from fixed asset losses alone in the next 10 years. Innovation and investment are critical levers to drive scalable, transformative solutions. From nature-based solutions to cutting-edge clean and resilient technologies, innovation is reshaping the sustainability landscape. In Asia, with its rapid economic growth and dynamic markets, there is a unique opportunity to pioneer and scale impactful solutions that can set new global benchmarks. China, as the region’s largest economy and a global leader in green technologies, offers key insights into aligning business strategies with sustainability imperatives. This dynamic session convenes chief sustainability officers and innovators to explore breakthrough solutions and address the biggest barriers to unlocking innovation investment at scale. Join this session to learn from peers about how to mobilize resources, foster collaboration and scale high-impact solutions. On the agenda: - Explore breakthrough solutions and best practice approaches - Unpack the biggest barriers to unlocking investment for innovation - Foster chief sustainability officer connection and collaboration to achieve impact at scale

Chief Sustainability Officers

A World Economic Forum Initiative