ONERHT Foundation successfully hosted its 8th Greening ASEAN Initiatives and Leadership (GAIL) Forum on 22 July 2025 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, attended by over 100 participants, focused on green leadership, ESG regulatory frameworks, carbon markets, and the role of artificial intelligence in promoting sustainability. The forum, themed “Industry, Business, and Regulatory Perspectives on Climate Mitigation and Adaptation,” featured a half-day programme of discussions and knowledge exchange.
Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling from the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, delivered the keynote address as the Guest of Honour. Kaylee Kwok, Chairman of ONERHT Foundation, remarked, “At GAIL 2025, we saw a powerful convergence of actionable insights and strategies from business and industry leaders as well as sustainability domain experts.”
The forum included a dynamic fireside chat on “The Future of Green Leadership in ASEAN,” exploring leadership models driving sustainability agendas. A presentation on “Navigating ASEAN’s Green Transition: Legal and Policy Pathways” provided updates on ASEAN’s progress in carbon markets and corporate responsibility. Discussions also covered the current state of carbon markets in Asia, investment opportunities, and evolving legal frameworks.
Chng LiLing, Director of RHT GRACE Institute, emphasised the importance of embedding sustainability into governance frameworks, stating, “ESG is now foundational for the long-term success of any business.”
Since its inception in 2018, the GAIL Forum has become a central platform for sustainable development across ASEAN, raising over $4 million (S$5.5 million) to support more than 35 charitable organisations.
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