An initiative by OnTheList, this webinar series aims to provide a conversational platform for thought-leaders to voice their concerns, and share ideas and insights as to how various stakeholders can collaborate, educate and improve sustainability efforts in today’s dynamic retail industry.

Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87856664432

For this episode, we'll be touching on the topic of retail and sustainability:

1. What is Sustainability in Retail?
2. What is being done and is it enough?
3. What other areas of sustainability can Retail contribute to?
4. Interesting tips on how to reduce waste this festive season, and what individuals can do to contribute
5. What are some upcoming initiatives to look out for?

Find out more about our speakers below:

Federico Donato, President of European Chamber of Commerce

Federico Donato is the current President of the EuroCham board and the Vice Chairman of Assocamerestero (Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad).

Under his leadership, the EuroCham has put together a Sustainability Committee which focuses on building a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient Singapore. The committee works with the Singapore government to make their climate change and sustainability objectives achievable and to ensure a smooth roll out. The committee establishes a common voice for the European business community in Singapore in the area of environmental sustainability.

Federico Donato is also the Executive Director, Southeast Asia, at Credit Suisse.

Hai Lin Pek, Executive Director of Zero Waste SG

Hai Lin is the Executive Director of Zero Waste SG, a charity NGO looking to drive zero waste action in Singapore through education and advocacy. She has led several projects and initiatives on waste reduction since joining in 2017. In 2019, she received the NEA EcoFriend award as recognition for her contributions towards sustainability in Singapore. Through this role, she hopes to continue to empower people and organisations to relook at the concept of waste.

Alvin Mark Yapp, Co-Founder of The Social Kitchen and Owner of The Intan

Alvin Yapp is a 2nd generation family business SME leader. He is the Head of Corporate Affairs at BusAds Pte Ltd. Alvin is frequently interviewed for his views related to Human Resource Management, is a regular speaker at numerous International HR conferences, and is a member of the Singapore Business Federation's Business Finance & Cost Competitiveness Sub-Committee. In 2016, Alvin won the President's Volunteerism and Philanthropy Award, the Singapore Children's Society Platinum Award, and has been its Ambassador since 2014. Alvin sits on the Beyond Social Services' Board and Chairs its Fund Raising Committee.

"The Intan"

Alvin is the owner of the multiple award winner "The Intan", the only home museum in Singapore endorsed by the National Heritage Board (NHB) since 2010, and is a member of the NHB Museum Roundtable Association

"The Social Kitchen"

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Alvin co-founded "The Social Kitchen", a social enterprise that partners Community Organisations to operate their cafes and/or kitchens optimally to benefit disadvantaged communities by creating jobs for them. Another initiative, "Project Makan", successfully raised over $500,000 to feed 5,800 children and their families daily. Today, The Social Kitchen has launched a new project "1,000 for 100", encouraging Singaporeans to purchase meals for those who have problems getting by due to the pandemic.

Diego Dultzin Lacoste, Co-Founder & CFO of OnTheList

French entrepreneur Diego Dultzin Lacoste is half the dynamic duo behind OnTheList, a platform pioneering the concept of independent, members-only flash sales. Prior to setting up his own venture in 2016, Diego built up a wealth of international retail experience spanning across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United Kingdom. From business development to brand management, Diego has worked with multiple leading lifestyle and fashion brands such as Chanel, Kenzo, Paul & Joe, JB Martin, Kooples and Maison Ullens.

After relocating to Hong Kong as Asia Pacific Business Development Manager of a Belgian luxury fashion brand, he and co-founder Delphine Lefay noticed a gap in Asia’s luxury retail industry - an absence of options for premium brands looking to dispose of excess inventory. OnTheList was established to fulfil this need, ensuring excess stock does not go to waste.

Moderator: Nick Tan

Nick Tan is the Corporate Business Development Manager at OnTheList. Having been in media and events for over a decade regionally, Nick has worked extensively with numerous corporate groups and retail brands. Nick has won awards for conceptualising unique media events in collaboration with numerous fashion and retail brands.

See you there!