HKGCC - THE CONFERENCE BOARD

Presents:

Addressing Sustainability:

Benchmarks for Economic, Environmental and Social Performance

June 18, 2001

Island Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong

Take this opportunity to hear sustainability experts offer real insight, case studies and practical information on key
issues including:

Convergence of Environmental, Social and Financial Performance
Building Shareholder Value
Rating Sustainability
Corporate Responsibility and the Capital Markets
Innovation in Asia

Sponsored by:

'Esquel Group' and 'Dow Jones Sustainability Group'

How do world-class organizations approach sustainable development, social responsibility, ethics and globalization issues? How do these
approaches impact their financial performance and what does this mean for businesses in Asia?

Until recently, the role of environmental and social management has often been one of damage control and helping companies reverse the
unintended effects of their business actions. Today, analysts, companies and financial institutions alike cite a strong correlation between
social and environmental best practices and financial performance. Going forward, therefore, successful companies will increasingly
integrate sustainable development practices in their overall corporate strategies as they vie to compete, increase shareholder value,
manage liabilities and enhance reputation.

Addressing Sustainability: Benchmarks for Economic, Environmental and Social Performance will focus on the convergence of
financial performance and sound sustainable development practices. In addition to case studies of the strategies being implemented, the
meeting will also present the financial up-side of these practices and ways of measuring and rating sustainability. Speakers will share with
you their experiences and insight on:

Convergence of Environmental, Social and Financial Performance
Building Shareholder Value
Rating Sustainability
Corporate Responsibility and the Capital Markets
Sustainable Development Innovation in Asia

If your responsibilities include finance, asset management, general management, strategy, environment health and safety, quality or
operations, this conference will offer you a unique look at the issues of sustainability and financial performance.

Please mark the date on your calendar and register today. We look forward to seeing you in Hong Kong in June.

Cordially, Julia Mart

Program Coordinator

The Conference Board

June 18, 2001

9.00-9.05
Welcome and Introductions

Mary Jacobson

Director, International Programs and Special Events

The Conference Board
9.05 – 9.15
Introduction:

Eden Woon, Ph.D, Director, Hong Kong General Chamber of
Commerce
9.15 – 9.50
Opening keynote:

Lily Yam, Secretary for the Environment and Food, Government of the
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
9.50 – 10.30

Chairman
Session keynote:

Marjorie Yang, Chairman, Esquel Group of Companies

The Convergence of Environmental, Social and Financial Performance –
an Update and Outlook on the Triple Bottom Line

The contributions of environmental and social performance to the
"soft" side of company value are generally accepted, but the link
between these and financial performance has been more difficult to sell.
Environmental and social performance are increasingly impacting the
bottom line, and through integrated approaches to the environmental
and social challenges of tomorrow, corporations and civil society are
learning to better understand and value both the risks and opportunities
these challenges present. This session will provide participants with an
updated view on the challenge of the Triple Bottom Line, ensuring that
economic development also delivers on the dual goals of social progress
and environmental improvement.

Chandran Nair, Chairman, ERM Asia Pacific
10.30 – 11.00
Coffee and Tea Break
11.00 – 12.20

:

Chairman
Business Strategy and Sustainable Development

Leading companies around the world are recognizing that sustainable
development strategies, including environmental, health and safety
perspectives and socially responsible approaches to business,
contribute greatly to a vital long-term business agenda. In this session,
speakers will present case studies of the strategies they are adopting
and the challenges they face in meeting increasing stakeholder
expectations and bringing about the necessary culture shifts they imply
within the organization.

Brian Anderson, Chairman, Anderson Energy

Ian Wood, Manager, Environmental and Community Affairs, BHP Pty
Ltd

Nita Ing, President, Continental Engineering Corp

Shell China

McDonald’s Restaurants Hong Kong Ltd

Chandran Nair, Chairman, ERM Asia Pacific
12.30 – 14.00
Lunch: Keynote Address

Christine Loh, Director, Civic Exchange
14.10 – 15.10

Sustainability Investing – A future-oriented approach for capital markets

An increasing number of investors see corporate sustainability as a
crucial performance driver for their portfolios. By integrating economic,
environmental and social criteria into their investment decisions they
seek to identify future-oriented companies which account for the rising
importance of sustainability in business. The Head of Research of SAM
Sustainable Asset Management will offer detailed insights into
sustainability-driven investments and, in particular, the Dow Jones
Sustainability Group Index that his company has launched together with
Dow Jones Indexes. Conference participants will have an opportunity to
contribute to the discussion

Dr Alois Flatz, Head of Research, SAM Sustainable Asset
Management
15.10-15.40
Coffee and Tea Break
15.40 – 17.20

Chairman
The Convergence of Corporate Responsibility and the Capital Markets

Through programs such as benchmarking, corporate, social and
environmental performance disclosure reports, and the development of
sustainability indicators, asset managers are learning to place a
monetary value on the risks and opportunities associated
with sustainability. The discussion will focus on different approaches to
integrate sustainability criteria into investment decisions as well as on
opportunities to expand the market for sustainability investments in
Asia.

Speakers in this session will discuss the lessons learned and their
outlook for the challenges ahead.

Margaret Chin-Wolf, Nexus Asia Investment Management Pte Ltd

Dr Alois Flatz, Head of Research, SAM Sustainable Asset
Management

Westpac Financial Services

Katsunosuke Ozawa, Nikko Asset Management

Chandran Nair, Chairman, ERM Asia Pacific

17.30 – 18.30
Cocktail Reception

Hosted by Esquel Group of Companies

Take this opportunity to relax, meet and exchange experiences with
other participants and speakers.

Those in italics to be confirmed