Speakers
Johnny Gao
Assistant Vice President, Sustainability
The Ascott Limited
Johnny Gao is Assistant Vice President, Sustainability, at The Ascott Limited (Ascott). In his role, he supports the Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer in managing and driving Ascott's sustainability initiatives across its global portfolio of over 990 properties in 230 cities spanning more than 40 countries.
Johnny was instrumental in establishing the Corporate Sustainability team and launching Ascott’s sustainability framework, Ascott CARES, in 2022. His efforts have greatly contributed to Ascott achieving GSTC-Committed status and making significant progress towards its sustainability targets. Collaborating closely with Ascott’s country and corporate leaders, Johnny is passionate about developing practical solutions and driving positive outcomes.
An architect by training, Johnny has previously held roles in Strategic Planning and Innovation, bringing a forward-thinking approach to his current position.
Speaking At
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10:15–11:45amMon 16 NovPublic-Private RoundtableRoundtable Room 4Open
Shaping Tomorrow's Innovation
Industry Meets Policy: Scaling Sustainable Procurement Nationwide
Public-Private RoundtableRoundtable Room 4Open
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Guojian OuDVP, SustainabilitySingapore Post
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Hu ChingHead, Net Zero Transition Programme OfficeSingapore Business Federation
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Jeremy JaydenAssistant Director, ProcurementMillennium Hotels & Resorts
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Johnny GaoAssistant Vice President, SustainabilityThe Ascott Limited
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Lim Tuang LiangGovernment Chief Sustainability OfficerMinistry of Sustainability & Environment
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Dr Ooi Shu Geok LouisChief Executive OfficerLMS COMPLIANCE LTD
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Ross GreenHead of Business Development & Commercial ManagementC&W Services
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Cherine FokPartner, ESG Consulting & Partner-in-Charge, Our Impact Plan, KPMG in SingaporeKPMGModerator
About this session
Procurement is one of the clearest mechanisms for transforming sustainability performance into commercial advantage, but today that signal remains fragmented. Public and private sector buyers are beginning to incorporate sustainability into purchasing decisions, yet suppliers still face differing expectations, uneven incentives and limited visibility on how their sustainability performance matters in securing business opportunities. In Singapore, the Green 100 National Movement, launched by the Council for a Competitive Climate Transition (C3T), presents a timely opportunity to bring these efforts into greater alignment - connecting market demand with policy frameworks to strengthen the business case for sustainability across Singapore’s supply chains.
This session will bring together senior policymakers and industry procurement leaders to shape the next phase of sustainable procurement in Singapore. With upcoming developments on the horizon, the roundtable offers an early look at how the landscape could evolve - examining how public and private sector approaches can reinforce one another, where greater alignment can unlock value for suppliers, and what it will take to scale sustainable procurement nationwide. -

