Panelist
Panelist
Dr. Calvin Kwan
Managing Director - Sustainability & Risk Governance Link Asset Management Limited
Dr. Calvin Lee Kwan has over 18 years of expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies covering legal, environmental, financial, social and risk management themes across a variety of industries including oil and gas, automotive, academia and real estate.
Currently Managing Director of Sustainability and Risk Governance at Link Asset Management Limited, Dr. Kwan is responsible for developing and executing the Group’s long term sustainability strategy and oversees progress by implementing a dynamic, decentralized risk management system. Under his “Business as Mutual” approach, Link has become a recognized leader in sustainable finance and climate action with the latest initiative to achieve Net Zero by 2035.
As co-chair of Principles of Responsible Investment’s Real Estate Advisory Group, Dr. Kwan steers cross-industry efforts on enhancing climate resilience while ensuring APAC-specific issues and implementation challenges are on the Group’s radar.
Dr. Kwan earned a Doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, an EMBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern and HKUST and lastly, a Juris Doctorate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Speaking at
Tue 28 May
9:00 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT+09:00) Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo
Decarbonisation and Resilience Forum
This is a must-attend event for real estate professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve in the face of increasing sustainability challenges. Through thought-provoking panels and presentations, attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to address critical challenges, such as navigating ESG frameworks, future-proofing assets against climate risks, unlocking value through retrofits, and embracing whole-life carbon planning. Take advantage of this opportunity to future-proof your real estate portfolio and contribute to a more sustainable built environment.
8.30am Registration and networking
9.00am Welcome and introductions
Mavis Ma, Sustainability Manager, GLP Capital Partners Japan
9.05am Mapping ESG: Clarity from Complexity
With the proliferation of global ESG frameworks, real estate stakeholders must stay informed about the latest developments and understand how to navigate this alphabet soup effectively.
- How are the various frameworks evolving to provide greater clarity and consistency for investors?
- What are the critical ESG factors that investors should prioritise to maximise both sustainability impact and financial returns?
9.20am Panel Discussion
Value-At-Risk - Future-Proof Today
Investors face growing pressure to account for climate risk in real estate valuation and decision-making.
- How are investors, insurers, and asset managers navigating the challenges presented by physical and transition risks?
- What best practices have they developed for assessing and mitigating climate-related impacts on real estate portfolios?
Panelists
Mark Cameron, Head of Sustainability, Asia Pacific, Nuveen Real Estate
Calvin Kwan, Head of Sustainability and Risk Governance, Link Asset Management
10.05am Lightning Round #1:
Carbon Pricing Shifts Cost Curve For All
Understand how carbon pricing mechanisms fundamentally alter the cost-benefit analysis of decarbonisation efforts, which propel the development and deployment of innovative, low-carbon solutions.
10.20am Networking refreshments
10.40am Panel Discussion
Smart Retrofits to Unlock New Values
Retrofitting existing buildings is crucial for the world to achieve its net-zero goals, as 80% of the buildings that will stand in 2050 are already built.
- What are the main barriers preventing widespread acceleration of retrofits?
- How can owners plan effective retrofits that enhance building performance, reduce emissions, and improve tenant well-being while enhancing long-term asset value?
Moderator
Bradford Dockser, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Green Generation
Panelists
Helen Amos, Head of Sustainability, Hong Kong, JLL
Vram Malek, Principal, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
11.25am Lightning Round #2:
Refrigerant Emission: The Hidden Elephant
Shed light on refrigerant emissions in real estate, as these sneaky greenhouse gas contributors have a disproportionately large (and often underestimated) impact on global warming.
11.40am Panel Discussion
Plan for Whole-life Carbon Today
The real estate industry must shift toward a whole-life carbon perspective in order to drive long-term business success in an increasingly sustainability-focused market.
- How can the real estate industry effectively measure and reduce projects' whole-life carbon impact to meet regulatory requirements, investor expectations, and tenant preferences?
- What are the best practices for integrating whole-life carbon considerations into real estate projects to drive cost savings, mitigate climate-related risks, and optimise resource efficiency?
Panelists
Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability, CapitaLand Development
Eddie Tse, Group Sustainability Manager, Gammon Construction
Pritya Pravina Widiarta, Director, Climate Change, Asia Pacific, HSBC
12.25pm Closing remarks