ICAEW Hosts Inaugural ASEAN Sustainability Summit 2025 to Drive Regional ESG Transformation. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has officially announced the first-ever ASEAN Sustainability Summit 2025, set to take place on 4 November 2025 at the Securities Commission Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, with hybrid access for participants across the globe. This landmark event aims to become the premier regional platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leadership and action, bringing together finance professionals, policymakers, regulators, business leaders, sustainability experts, and civil society representatives.
Organised as part of ICAEW’s ongoing mission to lead meaningful conversations on issues shaping the profession and business landscape, the Summit seeks to accelerate ASEAN’s sustainability journey — from strategic vision to tangible execution. The comprehensive agenda will tackle pressing sustainability challenges and opportunities across Southeast Asia’s evolving economic and regulatory environment.
Among the key themes to be discussed are Ethics and Sustainability: Building Trust and Accountability, exploring how strong ethical foundations drive sustainable practices; Accelerating Sustainability Reporting and Assurance for ASEAN, focusing on regulatory readiness and international alignment; and Green Financing: Mobilising Capital for a Sustainable Future, which delves into innovative financing models such as green sukuk, transition financing, and ESG-driven investment instruments. Additional sessions like Climate Scenario Analysis Made Simple and From Number Cruncher to Value Creator will provide attendees with practical insights, tools, and examples for implementing impactful sustainability measures within their organisations.
The ICAEW ASEAN Sustainability Summit 2025 arrives at a pivotal time when regulatory expectations, investor scrutiny, and climate-related risks are reshaping the way businesses operate. The event’s objective goes beyond awareness—it aims to equip professionals with actionable strategies and real-world case studies to drive measurable progress in sustainability performance and reporting.
What makes this Summit stand out is its high-calibre participation and broad accessibility. ICAEW has gathered a distinguished line-up of thought leaders and practitioners from ASEAN capital markets, global ESG organisations, and regional sustainability advocates. Its hybrid format allows participants from across ASEAN and beyond—from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, Singapore, and London—to engage in meaningful dialogue, ensuring both inclusivity and impact.
Elaine Hong, ICAEW’s Director for Southeast Asia, emphasised the urgency and purpose of the initiative, stating, “Southeast Asia is on the frontline of climate, social, and economic disruption. We cannot afford to watch from the sidelines. The ICAEW ASEAN Sustainability Summit is where the region’s sustainability leaders come together—not just to talk, but to build the solutions we urgently need. We’re proud to host this in Malaysia and to position ICAEW as a driver of practical sustainability leadership in ASEAN.”
The Summit marks a major step forward in ICAEW’s regional mission to strengthen professional integrity, ethical leadership, and sustainable growth. With a deep-rooted commitment to transparency, governance, and high standards, ICAEW continues to empower the accounting and finance profession with the skills, mindset, and frameworks needed to embed ESG principles into the fabric of business and public policy.
Registration for the ICAEW ASEAN Sustainability Summit 2025 is now open. Participants can access the full agenda, speaker profiles, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) information via the official event site at https://bit.ly/ICAEWASEANSUST.