Panellists:
Dr Peter Simpson, Global Head Safety, Security & Sustainability, Standard Chartered
Yolanda Oosthuizen, General Manager HSEQ & Sustainability, Horizon Energy Group
David Schelbach, Chief Sustainability Officer, Ixom Operations
Dr Manuel Seidel, Founder & CEO, ecoPortal
Moderator:
Wade Needham, Director ESG and EHS, Natural Resources APAC
Changing voter perspectives is likely to affect the regulatory context in the medium term yet prior changes within the ESG landscape are being felt now. The greater adoption of ESG disclosure frameworks, introduction of ESG rating regulations in the EU, the global adoption of IFRS S1 & S2 standard and increasing assurance over disclosures will continue to drive short term opportunities and greater demands for those heading up EHS functions.
Panellists will share insights into overcoming challenges, establishing cross-functional collaboration, and creating a roadmap for achieving unified ESG and HSE objectives.
Key Takeaways:
- Effect ESG ratings agencies are having on common WHS data being published
- If / when external reasonable assurance is applied to EHS data via ESG reports
- Understand how a risk management focus can support the increasing attention on human rights, equality and wellbeing (human capital)
- What a just transition is and how internal stakeholders will be balancing multiple outcomes in the near term, putting pressure on resources
- Learn effective methods for fostering collaboration between HSE and Sustainability teams, enabling seamless coordination, knowledge sharing, and resource allocation that strengthens both areas.
- Gain practical insights into steps HSE leaders can take to drive ESG aligned safety and environmental initiatives, from setting KPIs to developing integrated policies that support broader ESG objectives.
