Environmental Sustainability Management

Tiffany serves as an Assistant Professor of Finance at University College Dublin, where her passion lies in instilling in future professionals the importance of integrating sustainability into their endeavours. Her vision encompasses a financial landscape that drives impactful environmental progress, striving towards a more sustainable and just global community for future generations. Previously, she held the role of Academic Director for the MSc Sustainable Finance programme (previously known as Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance) at University College Dublin. With a banking background, she is keen to learn and develop ESG and data science research ideas.

Natalie Seisser is a multifaceted design educator and practitioner. She is the founder of anewkind.studio, a purpose-driven, Life-centric design and strategy studio.

Her academic pursuits revolve around interdisciplinary Design Studios, where she lectures with a fervent commitment to equipping students with the necessary skills to address complex global challenges. Her curriculum emphasises experiential learning and real-world applications, ensuring that her students are well-prepared to navigate complex global challenges.

Natalie serves as a lecturer for the Bachelor of Design programme, teaching Responsible Communication at the Singapore Institute of Management Global Education (SIM-RMIT University). She has also served as a lecturer for the Sustainability Management Module at the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), where she has instructed on sustainability business models, strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, as well as sustainable development policies. Natalie's areas of specialisation encompass Life-Centered Design, Circular Economy, Sustainable Business Models, Packaging, Responsible Communication, Creative Direction, and Branding.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Natalie Seisser actively contributes to the broader sustainability discourse as a facilitator and country lead for the Biodiversity Collage in Singapore - a collaborative workshop aimed at understanding the challenges and pressures on biodiversity, drawing insights from the IPBES Report.

Furthermore, she leads the Climate Designers Singapore Chapter, a community dedicated to igniting climate conversations through creative work, showcasing her commitment to fostering dialogue and action on environmental issues through the lens of design.

Dr. Hu Chengcheng has over 10 years of experience in the field of sustainability research and application, collaborating with diverse stakeholders including government agencies and industry sectors such as manufacturing, technology, finance, food, and oil & gas, translating strategy into actions. She is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) subject expert helping clients in comprehending and mitigating the carbon footprints of their products and services to enhance sustainability.

Her professional journey includes a significant tenure at Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Consulting, where she held the position of Principal Consultant, spearheading initiatives in product sustainability and carbon finance. In this role, she delved into various aspects of sustainability, including circular economy practices, sustainable supply chains, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting, assurance, and sustainability finance, among others.

Before ERM, Chengcheng worked in the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) as a research scientist, specialising in LCA methodology research and development. Her responsibilities extended to supporting governmental agencies in regulatory research and development, while also guiding industries—ranging from multinational corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises—in the formulation of strategies for decarbonisation transactions, waste management, and circular economy applications.

Chengcheng received her doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), complemented by the prestigious NRF Clean Energy scholarship. Additionally, she has acquired numerous global sustainability certifications from reputable institutions such as Cambridge and DTU, alongside obtaining the Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) from WSQ. Beyond her professional endeavours, Chengcheng likes flora design and outdoor sports. Moreover, she actively participates in community activities during her leisure time, reflecting her commitment to holistic well-being and societal contribution.