2023 Agenda
2023 REM™ Asia Agenda & Presentations | 27–28 April
REM™ Asia brings together leading industry players throughout global renewable energy markets to meet, network, learn, and plan for the future of the region. Attendees and speakers discuss emerging trends in policy, exchange best practices in renewable energy procurement and renewable energy certificates, and review the latest market innovations.
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Thursday, 27 April 2023
8:30-8:45 am | Welcome Address and Keynote
Speakers:
Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, CRS
Jeff Swenerton, Communications Director, CRS
Keynote Speaker:
Elvin Hayes E. Nidea, President, Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC)
8:45-9:45 am | Power Table
Don't miss this lively and informative conversation by major players regarding the highly dynamic landscape for renewable energy markets and market growth opportunities in Asia.
Speakers:
Jessica Cheam (moderator), Founder & CEO, Eco-Business
Ir. Mohd Razif bin Abd Halim, Managing Director, TNBX
Ken Haig, Head, Energy and Environmental Policy, Asia-Pacific & Japan, AWS
Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, CRS
Kelvin Li, Head of Corporate Energy Solutions, CLP Holdings
9:45-10:00 am | Renewable Energy Markets™ Asia Awards 2023 Presentation
Join us in celebrating and congratulating organizations, initiatives, and individuals who are demonstrating leadership in driving clean energy adoption in Asia.
Presenter:
Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, CRS
10:00-10:30 am | Networking Break
10:30-11:30 am | Supply Chain Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Procurement
A significant portion of the world's supply chain resides in Asia, where renewable energy opportunities are still nascent, and suppliers have limited exposure to the full breadth of renewable energy options. This session will cover education and capacity-building programs led by multinational corporations with supply chains in Asia, as well as supplier-led renewable energy initiatives. An overview of downstream procurement, accounting, and disclosure will also be covered.
Speakers:
Noah Bucon (moderator), Senior Product Development Manager, 3Degrees
Trang Bui, APAC Corporate Decarbonisation Lead, Apala Group
James Huang, President, Kingwhale
11:30 am-12 pm | Market Spotlight: China
Corporate renewable electricity procurement can be complex in China, and many buyers have questions about options and making credible renewable energy usage claims. Join us to learn about the wide array of purchasing options, with a particular focus on the new mechanism for “green power trading.”
Speakers:
Yuhuan Shen, Business Development Lead, South Pole
Nicole Wu, Senior Manager, Global Energy & Sustainability Management, Jabil
12:00-1:30 pm | Lunch
1:30-2:30 pm | Policy Shifts and Emerging Coalitions Affecting Procurement Options
Government policies can be transformative for shaping renewable energy markets. Join us to learn about policy interactions and best practices to accelerate renewable energy markets, as well as new coalitions that are helping to support policy transformation. Speakers will discuss the importance of avoiding double counting and how renewable energy quotas/portfolio standards, feed-in tariffs, and carbon pricing affect voluntary markets.
Speakers:
Nadine Samantha Valderrama, Program Manager, Allotrope Partners
Dr. Arunabha Ghosh, Climate Expert & CEO, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
Rachael Terada (moderator), Director, Technical Projects, CRS
Madura Watanagase, Manager for Competitive Procurement, USAID Southeast Asia Smart Power Program (SPP)
2:30-3:00 pm | Market Spotlight: Japan
There is strong interest in Japan for purchasing renewable energy. Learn about overall market dynamics and opportunities in this session. There are many renewable energy purchasing options in Japan, including Non-Fossil Certificates, Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), J-Credits, Green Energy Certificates (GECs), I-RECs, and more. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of these options, as well as how the feed-in tariff influences purchasing decisions.
Speakers:
Miho Kurosaki, Fellow, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies and Japan Climate Leaders’ Partnership
Albert Sutanto, Manager SE Asia Markets and Global EACs Sourcing, Mt. Stonegate
3:00-3:30 pm | Networking Break
3:30-4:00 pm | Market Spotlight: Philippines
The Philippines has a growing compliance market for renewable energy and new developments and opportunities in the voluntary market for renewables. Join us to learn about the overall landscape for renewables in the Philippines, including tracking, compliance, policies, and corporate procurement.
Speakers:
Edward Neri, Supervising Science Research Specialist, DOE Philippines
Kevin John Y Dela Cuesta, Market Development Manager, Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC)
4:00-5:00 pm | Table Topics
Table 1 | Promoting the Use of Renewable Energy Across Value Chains (Led by Noah Bucon, Senior Product Development Manager, 3Degrees)
Table 2 | Clean Energy Accounting Project (CEAP) (Led by Peggy Kellen, Director, Policy, CRS)
Table 3 | Introduction to Green-e® Certification (Led by Judy Chen, Manager, Technical Projects, CRS)
Table 4 | Challenges of VPPAs in the Asian Market (Led by Krishnan Srinivasan, Manager Global Technical Development, Mt. Stonegate)
Table 5 | Emerging Markets: Emerging Complexity in Sourcing Renewable Energy (Led by Jingwei Zhong, Managing Consultant, Renewable Energy Solutions, South Pole)
Table 6 | Green Hydrogen (Led by Allyson Browne, Climate Campaign Director, Ports, Pacific Environment)
Table 7 | From Targets to Measurements: Tracking and Managing Scope 2 Emissions in the Digital Era (Led by Chee Yong Lee, COO, REDEX)
Table 8 | Procure with Purpose: New Frameworks for Integrating Impact (Led by Orrin Cook, Managing Director, Apala Group)
Table 9 | Decarbonisation of Energy Supply to High Load Sectors - Generation Solutions, Including Data Centre Case Studies (Led by James Larmouth, Head of Carbon Trading, Vitol Asia and Eric Winter, Energy Trader, Vitol)
5:00-7:00 pm | Reception
Join us for the evening Reception as we conclude the first day of programming. Stop in for light refreshments and get reacquainted with colleagues as well as network with other conference attendees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, 28 April 2023
9:00-10:00 am | Welcome Back Address
Speakers:
Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, CRS
Jeff Swenerton, Communications Director, CRS
Sponsor Remarks - REDEX Company Presentation
Speaker:
Jen Wee Kang, CEO and Founder, REDEX
Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker:
Han Chen, Head of APAC Clean Energy Policy, Apple
State of the Markets
The voluntary market is one of the most complex and dynamic sources of renewable energy demand in the world. This session will focus on recent trends in regional demand for renewable energy, including product and purchaser types.
Speakers:
Nick Fedson, Technical Manager, Renewable Energy, CDP/RE100
Wei-In Lin, Managing Consultant, Wood MacKenzie
10:00-10:30 am | Networking Break
10:30-11:30 am | GHG Protocol: Important Updates
The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are undergoing a review and update of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol, including potential big changes to Scope 2 reporting. This session will discuss what changes to the GHG Protocol mean for your company and how to engage in the process.
Speakers:
Peggy Kellen, Director, Policy, CRS
Deepak Khetarpal, Associate Principal, Cleantech Asia Lead, Schneider Electric
Roble Poe Velasco-Rosenheim, Director, Partnerships and APAC Markets, I-REC Standard Foundation
11:30 am-12:00 pm | Market Spotlight: Taiwan R.O.C.
The market for renewable energy in Taiwan R.O.C. has evolved considerably over the past several years. This session will cover the latest data and developments in tracking renewable electricity in Taiwan R.O.C. We’ll also discuss procurement options for corporations, including on-site generation, power purchase agreements, and unbundled energy attribute certificates (EACs).
Speakers:
Zoe Yang, T-REC Project Overseer, T-REC Center
Dory Ruan, Project Manager, Apala Taiwan
Rachael Terada (moderator), Director, Technical Projects, CRS
12:00-1:30 pm | Lunch
1:30-2:30 pm | Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement Roundtable
Renewable energy commitments continue to grow in many regions based largely on demand from local and multinational corporations. This panel will explore what buyers need and are looking for in Asian markets to meet their aggressive global sustainability goals. We’ll also discuss how corporate buyers are engaging with governments on market reforms.
Speakers:
Pasha Feinberg (moderator), Senior Associate, Transaction Acceleration Group (Global), CEBA
Colin Li, EHS & Sustainability Director, AT&S (China)
Surbhi Singhvi, Manager, Energy Transformation, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
2:30-3:00 pm | Market Spotlight: South Korea
Commitments from corporations in South Korea to procure renewable energy have significantly increased over the past few years. This session will highlight overall market dynamics, as well as barriers and opportunities for voluntary market participants.
Speakers:
Dr. Seungwan Kim, Founder and CEO, NEXT Group
Seung Youn Seo, Researcher, KoSIF
3:00-3:30 pm | Networking break
3:30-4:20 pm | ASEAN Renewable Energy Market Integration and Market Boundary Considerations
This session will discuss the progress of developing an ASEAN energy market and what that could mean for changes in market boundaries, especially with progress on the Lao - Thailand - Malaysia - Singapore connection. Speakers will highlight discussions of cross-border trading, revising market boundaries, future demand drivers, and other existing barriers to entry.
Speakers:
Nick Fedson, Technical Manager, Renewable Energy, CDP/RE100
Ir. Nirinder Singh Johl, Founder and CEO, Asia Carbonx Change
Jen Wee Kang, Founder and CEO, REDEX
Roble Poe Velasco-Rosenheim, Director, Partnerships and APAC Markets, I-REC Standard Foundation
Richard Weller, Senior Business Development Manager, Blue Leaf Energy