In today’s briefing:
- Smartkarma Webinar | Promoting Sustainability in ASEAN: Rise of the Green Economy
- Many Companies in Japan Are Still Hesitant to Hire the Talent They Need
Smartkarma Webinar | Promoting Sustainability in ASEAN: Rise of the Green Economy
In the next installment of our Webinar series, in collaboration with ASEAN Exchanges, we go live with Smartkarma Insight Provider Sharmila Whelan.
Due to the region’s fast-growing urban areas and proximity to coastal regions, ASEAN is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Even as countries in ASEAN pursue economic growth, these efforts cannot be isolated from a focus on sustainability. Achieving sustainable growth will open the doors to not just unprecedented, future-forward opportunities, but also large-scale risks and challenges that demand innovative solutions.
- Understanding the myriad benefits that a green economy brings, ASEAN countries have taken several steps to accelerate their green transition.
Join us as Sharmila Whelan shares her thoughts on ASEAN’s energy transition, discussing carbon emission trends, national clean energy policies, green financing progress, and the region’s fastest ESG adopters.
The webinar will be hosted on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 16:30 SGT/HKT.
Sharmila Whelan is a seasoned Global Geopolitical-Macro Strategist with nearly three decades of experience advising buy-side clients on multi-asset investment strategies and asset allocations. Her career has been defined by her differentiated thinking, a deep understanding of the interlinkages between global geopolitics, macro and policy dynamics and Austrian business cycle approach to economic analysis. Sharmila has extensive experience in both developed and emerging markets, particularly in China and India, and a proven track record of accurately forecasting investment risks and opportunities ahead of consensus.
Many Companies in Japan Are Still Hesitant to Hire the Talent They Need
- Given the rapid aging of Japan’s population, if the current composition of the board of directors continues, the number of directors will further age in the future.
- A board that embraces diverse age range is likely to embrace people with diverse backgrounds and skillsets, and a diverse board composition is likely to have positive impact on management.
- In Japan, with strong peer pressure, CEOs controlling human resources, % independent directors and female board members in 40% and 15%, many companies are hesitant to hire talent they need.
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