The Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), a non-stock, not-for-profit national association of corporate directors and other stakeholders engaged in corporate governance, will be holding a Global Governance Summit on September 19, 2024 at the Manila Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel Manila. The summit is part of the ICD’s 25th Anniversary activities. SGV & Co. is a sponsor of the event.The summit will feature sessions with local and international governance practitioners, covering topics such as the impact of shifting geopolitics on board roles, shared responsibility for shared prosperity, and establishing ethical standards for boards and government entities.Participation in the summit meets the recommended best practices for continuing directors’ education prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.To secure a seat at the summit, you can visit https://www.icd.ph/copy-of-icd25thanniversary.

SGV was one of the sponsors at the Philippine Institute of Supply Management’s (PISM’s) 31st Supply Link International Supply Management Conference and Exhibit, held from 11 to 12 July 2024. The conference, themed "Building a Future Relevant Supply Chain through ESG," was PISM's main event of the year. SGV Manager Jesah Grace G. Masbad, Senior Manager Mary Andrea T. Bacani, Partner Jan Ray G. Manlapaz, and Manager Robert James A. Paulmino at the SGV booth SGV Partner Jan Ray G. Manlapaz and SGV Senior Manager Mary Andrea T. Bacani represented the Firm at the conference. SGV also had a booth where Jan Ray and Managers Jesah Grace G. Masbad and Robert James A. Paulmino presented SGV's Supply Chain and Operations Consulting services. The first day featured plant tours at Monde Nissin Corporation and Mega Prime Foods. The tours provided insights into operational practices and supply chain management. On the second day, the conference hosted discussions on sustainable supply chain practices. SGV Partner Joseph Ian M. Canlas (JMC) participated as a resource speaker and panel member in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) panel discussion. The conference also featured speakers from Converge ICT Solutions, the UP Alumni Association, Mega Prime Foods, SC Johnson, Manila Water Inc, Monde Nissin Corporation, Ace Hardware, and DHL Summit Solutions. They shared their knowledge on topics such as the circular economy, carbon footprint reduction, green supply chains, and the integration of ESG principles into corporate governance.

Members of the SGV Cebu team participated in the 2024 Philippine Sustainability Now Forum: Cebu Edition, which took place at the Waterfront Hotel & Casino in Lahug, Cebu City, on 19 July 2024. Atty. Anne Margaret E. Momongan-Lim receives certificate of appreciation SGV Partner Atty. Anne Margaret E. Momongan-Lim delivered a presentation titled "Incentivizing Sustainability: Tax Compliance and ESG Investment Strategies," offering insights into various tax incentives available to support sustainability efforts in the Philippines. SGV Cebu team members Senior Director Rose T. Tejerero, Associate Directors Atty. Ernest Adrian Co, Stewart Herbie T. Po, Athena Mae Luce, and Senior Associates Atty. Ron Christian T. Eupeña, Atty. Sheena Feby B. Leopardas, and Atty. Desiree Clemence B. Panelo also attended the event. The 2024 Philippine Sustainability Now Forum: Cebu Edition gathered industry stakeholders to address the intricate landscape of sustainability within Cebu province and the Central Visayas region. The forum aimed to support the acceleration of Cebu's economic growth while prioritizing a shift towards a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for the region.