Kering collaborates with the National University of Singapore to launch three-year research study

The partnership was announced on May 13th 2024 at the Nature in the City forum, organized by the French National Museum of Natural History and the Embassy of France in Singapore with support from Kering. 

Over the span of three-years, the university will conduct three studies on nature related issues and the climate transition. Covering companies in 14 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions, the research will thoroughly review the current state of nature and climate practices, strategies and reporting, and industry trends. The resulting insights and identified areas of improvement will then be presented business leaders, investors, regulators as well as public and non-profit sector leaders. 
Supporting rigorous academic research studies is in line with Kering’s commitment to education, collaboration, and innovation to contribute to climate action and achieve long-term sustainability.  

“At Kering, we believe in the power of collective action as seen through our robust network of partners in several regions around the world. Today, I am proud to announce our partnership with CGS at NUS Business School, which combines academic rigor, research expertise, and real-world experience – key levers for a successful impact. The sustainability challenges we face today are complex, and by partnering with an outstanding university renowned for its expertise in sustainability topics, we are exemplifying the Group’s commitment to collaborate with partners on the Asia-Pacific region’s sustainability journey,” states Marie-Claire Daveu, Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer of Kering.

“Nature underpins all economic activities and human well-being. Therefore, the disclosure of nature-related practices and strategies is crucial to provide transparency and accountability for a company's environmental impact and sustainability practices. Through the partnership with Kering, we are poised to drive meaningful change by developing a baseline for measuring biodiversity tracking and examining climate transition strategies across diverse industries. This is a significant step in encouraging the integration of nature-centric approaches into corporate strategies, fostering a more sustainable and resilient future for all,” says Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School. 
 

About Kering

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had 49,000 employees and revenue of €19.6 billion.

About Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), National University of Singapore

The Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) was established by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School in 2010. It aims to spearhead relevant and high-impact research on corporate governance and corporate sustainability issues that are pertinent to institutions, government bodies and businesses in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific. CGS is the national assessor for the corporate sustainability and corporate governance performance of listed companies in Singapore. In tandem with growing demands from consumers and investors that financial returns are achieved with integrity, backed with environmental and social considerations, CGS has a slew of research focusing on sustainability reporting in Asia Pacific, sustainable banking, nature reporting, and climate reporting in ASEAN. More information about CGS can be accessed at https://bschool.nus.edu.sg/cgs/
NUS Business School, ranked 1st in Asia in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, is renowned for providing management thought leadership from an Asian perspective, enabling its students and corporate partners to leverage global knowledge and Asian insights. The School is one of the 16 faculties and schools at NUS. A leading global university centred in Asia, NUS is Singapore’s flagship university which offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. Its transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment. Over 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives. For more information, please visit bschool.nus.edu.sg, or go to the BIZBeat portal which showcases the School’s research.

Contacts
 

Kering
APAC
Roger He - roger.he@kering.com 
Errial Chiu - errial.chiu@kering.com 
France
Emmanuelle Picard-Deyme - emmanuelle.picard-deyme@kering.com 
 

National University of Singapore
Yvonne Chan - yvonnechan@nus.edu.sg 
Natalie Law - natalielaw@nus.edu.sg