Innovation & Technology Theatre
Innovation & Technology Theatre
Day 1 – Thursday 14 Sept
HK2050isNow Energy and Mobility Summit
The HK2050isNow Energy and Mobility Summit will highlight low carbon transition strategies and technologies driving Hong Kong’s decarbonisation efforts, and how an alignment of the Northern Metropolis and GBA offers opportunities for a systemic, future-proof transition. It will unpack trends and insights on evolving energy portfolios and pertinent upstream and downstream challenges, as well as the dynamics between innovation, cybersecurity and resiliency in our low carbon energy and mobility ecosystem.
In partnership with
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
Supported by
Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering associations. Established in 1818, it has 95,000 members across the globe. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Place the decarbonisation of our industry at the heart of our agenda (UNSDG 9.4)
- Working with others, both in the UK and overseas, to build resilience and mitigate the significant effects of climate change (UNSDG 13)
- Transform the availability of potable water and sanitation across the world (UNSDG 6 & 7)
- Transform the productivity of our industry by driving modern methods of procurement and manufacture (UNSDG 8 & 9)
- Enhance the knowledge, insight and ethical understanding of engineers wherever they work across the world
11:00 – 11:05
Speakers
Ambrose Cheong BBS
Chairperson
Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong Association
Ambrose Cheong BBS
Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong Association
Chairperson
Mr Ambrose Cheong, BBS pursued a civil engineering career in Hong Kong for 38 years and retired in 2020. He worked for a contractor and the then Mass Transit Railway Corporation before joining the Government in 1983. He was then working in various departments/bureaux. His last position was the Project Manager heading the West Development Office of the Civil Engineering and Development Department. He is currently the Chairperson of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong Association.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Hong Kong to be developed into a smart and green city which is sustainable, carbon neutral and climate resilient.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
11:05 – 11:20
Speakers
Lawrence Iu
Executive Director
Civic Exchange
Lawrence Iu
Civic Exchange
Executive Director
Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.
In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.
Bon Cheung
Assistant Manager
Civic Exchange
Bon Cheung
Civic Exchange
Assistant Manager
Bon Cheung is an Assistant Manager of Civic Exchange, focusing on green and sustainable finance market development. He has obtained several professional designations, such as the SCR Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP), and Green and Sustainable Finance Professional™ from the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). Moreover, Bon has engaged and published plenty of impactful academic research on green finance development in GBA. Apart from academic development, He has also been invited to be panellist and guest lecturer for talks and lectures in Master level courses related to green and sustainable finance. With these achievements, he was recognised and nominated as one of the representatives of the HKUST to compete for the Oxford Green Finance Prize 2023.
My sustainability goals for 2024:
Bring Theory to Practise, Connect Stakeholders, Facilitate the Low Carbon Transition in the GBA.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
11:20 – 12:10
China has pledged to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. What progress has been made so far? Hear from experts on the role of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in spurring China’s energy transition, and how development of the Northern Metropolis can be aligned in areas of digitalisation and green finance to drive the development of clean energy innovation.
Learnings
- How can Hong Kong fast-track integration with the GBA, and align the city’s energy transition with national ambitions? In what ways is the Northern Metropolis an opportunity for integrated planning and transformative adaptation?
- How can Hong Kong’s innovation and technology sector serve challenges in the Northern Metropolis-GBA opportunity? What technologies are being developed? What are the barriers, and how can they be overcome?
Post-Event Actions
- Gain insights on the role of the Northern Metropolis as an innovation and technology corridor in developing a high-quality GBA, and the opportunities for businesses in the region.
- Rethink how your company and industry can contribute to the acceleration of our own and national green-energy transition via regional collaboration and innovation.
Speakers
Moderator
Lawrence Iu
Executive Director
Civic Exchange
Lawrence Iu
Civic Exchange
Executive Director
Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.
In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.
Daniel Chan
Head of Greater Bay Area
Daniel Chan
Head of Greater Bay Area
Daniel Chan is Head of Greater Bay Area at HSBC. He spearheads HSBC’s strategic development in GBA, a key focus of the Bank’s Asia growth strategy. He leads the overall business strategy development and implementation in GBA, across all business lines and functions to capture opportunities brought by GBA’s economic growth and policy enhancement measures. He is an HSBC veteran with over 30 years’ experience, holding senior leadership positions in HK, Singapore, Mainland China in recent 15 years.
Xiaoqian Jiang
Project Manager/Associate
Xiaoqian Jiang
Project Manager/Associate
Xiaoqian JIANG is the Low Carbon Planning Project Manager, based in WRI China Office. She is one of the core team members of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol City Accounting Project to develop the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories (GPC). In China, she mainly works on the area of subnational carbon emissions peak and carbon neutrality through projects such as capacity building and policy research. Her focused regions are the GBA and Sichuan province.
Stephen Lai
Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, Hong Kong
Stephen Lai
Senior Vice President, Director of Operations, Hong Kong
Stephen Lai is Senior Vice President and Director of Operations overseeing AECOM’s operations in Hong Kong. He has over 30 years of experience in delivering major multidisciplinary urban development and infrastructure projects for the HKSAR government as client, covering areas of investigation management, design, construction management and contract administration.
Stephen’s diverse portfolio of Hong Kong projects include Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link; various new town developments such as New Development Areas in Northern Metropolis, Kai Tak Development, Tseung Kwan O New Town Development; Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel, Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link and Lai Chi Kok Drainage Tunnel, among many others.
With his vast experience in project delivery and operations, Stephen is also heading the Asia Internal ESG initiative of AECOM and leading the business development in GBA by leveraging our resources, capability and experience development in Hong Kong.
Dr Xiaoliang Yang
Country Manager China
Dr Xiaoliang Yang
Country Manager China
Dr. Xiaoliang Yang joined the Global CCS Institute as China Country Manager in March 2022. In his current role, Xiaoliang leads the Institute’s effort to develop and execute policy, advocacy, & client engagement strategies to build political and financial support for CCUS development in China. Xiaoliang holds a PhD in Environmental Science from State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a MPA from Maxwell School of Syracuse University.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
With thanks to
HSBC
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Finance & Supply Chains Theatre
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is the founding member of the HSBC Group. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 62 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,001bn at 31 March 2024, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
Our purpose – Opening up a world of opportunity – explains why we exist. We’re here to use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of opportunity for our customers. We’re bringing together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
“We’re focused on helping to deliver a net zero global economy. It’s a pillar of our strategy as a business.”
In 2020, we set an ambition to become a net zero bank by 2050 and since then we have announced several significant policies and ambitions around climate and the transition. In January this year, we published our first Net Zero Transition Plan – setting out our strategic vision and approach to net zero.
We want to make financing choices that can lead to a meaningful impact on emissions reduction in the real economy, not just in our portfolio. Achieving this requires engagement with our clients and customers on their transitions to help finance decarbonisation in the sectors and regions with the most change ahead.
We believe we can do this best by promoting change in three key areas that play to our strengths as an organisation and can help deliver a broader impact on decarbonisation in the real economy: transitioning industry, catalysing the new economy, and decarbonising trade and global supply chains.
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 13 Climate Action
Legal Name: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Meet our speakers:
Vivian Wong
Director
HSBC
Lamiae Bouslikhin
Vice President – Infrastructure Finance
HSBC
Stuart Wood
Head of Procurement East Asia Cluster
HSBC
Abhishek Chopra
Managing Director & Regional Head – Solution Structuring, Global Trade Solutions
HSBC
Max Thomas
ESG Solutions
HSBC
Alice Suen
Head of Sustainable Finance
HSBC
Francois-Xavier Guiot
Head of Strategic Growth, Collaboration, and Sustainability
HSBC
12:10 – 12:20
This section will provide an overview on the technology innovation HK needs to carbonize the hard to abate sectors, including trucks, shipping and aviation. Hydrogen, sustainable fuels, carbon capture and storage, electrification will have their specific role to play in different circumstances.
Speakers
Kathy Gao
Senior Associate
Kathy Gao
Senior Associate
Kathy Xitong Gao is a Senior Associate with BNEF based in Hong Kong. She leads the BNEF’s hydrogen coverage in the APAC region with a focus on China. She leads the team’s coverage on hydrogen export, demand, and company activities. She has spoken in lots of international conferences, including the Indonesia Net Zero Summit and the ASEAN Energy Business Forum 2022. Before joining the hydrogen team, she was in the Technology & Innovation team with BNEF covering digital technologies and early-stage climate technologies.
Kathy holds a Master’s degree in Energy Resource and Environment from Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington DC and a Bachelor in International political economy from Renmin University in Beijing. Before joining BNEF she had project finance experience in a solar development company and a battery startup in the US.
Supported by
BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF (BNEF) is a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. We help commodity trading, corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities.
General Enquiry Email Address: support.bnef@bloomberg.net
General Enquiry Phone Number: (813) 320-1311
Meet our speakers:
12:20 – 13:10
As commercial, industrial, domestic and other forms of electricity consumption continue to grow, decarbonisation of the energy sector remains of highest priority in order for the city to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. What opportunities exist for Hong Kong to diversify its energy mix to include more clean energy sources, and fund and procure local renewable energy technologies?
Learnings
- As hydrogen, waste-to-energy and other new energies emerge to fulfil their potential as clean energy sources, what are the opportunities and challenges – technological, financial, geopolitical – of adoption in Hong Kong?
- What are the partnerships, technological, regulatory and investment support required for viability and scaling up cost-efficient, high quality solutions?
- Case studies from the transportation, buildings and additional sectors
Post-Event Actions
- Gain insights on the latest technological, regulatory and investment trends for developing renewable and clean energy sources in Hong Kong.
- Consider how your company and industry can step up decarbonisation ambitions in tandem with the city’s transition to cleaner energy sources.
Speakers
Moderator
Peter Thompson
East Asia Energy Business Leader
Peter Thompson
East Asia Energy Business Leader
Peter Thompson is a Director and East Asia Energy Business Leader for Arup based in Hong Kong. He has more than 35 years of experience in the management of the design and implementation of major energy and infrastructure works projects across a wide variety of overseas countries. In line with the firm’s strategy to facilitate the development of sustainable future outcomes, he has a focus on works that lead to positive climate impacts, improved resilience and net-zero solutions.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
To facilitate and enable the implementation of a hydrogen economy for the city.
Vincent De Givry
Principal
Blunomy
Vincent De Givry
Blunomy
Principal
Vincent is a specialist in energy transition for businesses and financial institutions. He has been for 2 years with Blunomy, a strategy advisory firm based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, he spent 30 years working in industry, the last 5 of which were spent transforming business portfolios with a low carbon offering. He is passionate about analysing opportunities, changing business models, building coalitions and looking in detail at the challenges to successful decarbonisation. He has strong expertise in the Asian market, advising some major companies on their energy and climate transition.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Support Hong Kong in drawing up a solid roadmap for energy transition that can be rapidly activated and that will enable the city to become a world leader and a green benchmark
David Fung
General Manager – Product Planning & Distribution
David Fung
General Manager – Product Planning & Distribution
David Fung brings decades of experience in Product Planning leadership positions, primarily in the global automotive industry. David is currently the General Manager – Product Planning & Distribution of Inchcape Greater China. Through his extensive market knowledge, David is responsible in informing the planning and design of new models, tailoring to the needs of markets in Hong Kong and Macao
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
HK should consider to align with the Mainland and adopting a more balace approach in the development of alternative energy vehicles, on top of EV e.g hydrogen.
Peipei Gao
China Management Consulting Lead
Peipei Gao
China Management Consulting Lead
Peipei Gao is AFRY’s China Management Consulting Lead based in Beijing. With 18 years of experience in energy and utilities sectors, she is a recognised expert in cross-border energy sector mergers and acquisitions. At AFRY, Peipei leads a team of China power market experts to advise multinational companies and global investors on renewables sector transactions. With in-depth power market insights, she also actively works with corporates looking to achieve ambitious climate targets, helping businesses chart an actionable path to address wicked sustainability problems against China’s complex and fast-changing policy and market landscape. She most recently worked with a global apparel retailer to identify renewable electricity procurement solutions for 200+ suppliers across China.
Prior to joining AFRY, she was Investment Director at CITIC Construction overseeing the company’s overseas investment, and before that she had held positions at Aramco, EDF, and BP.
Rory Meng
General Manager / Regional Business Field Coordinator
TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd
Rory Meng
TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd
General Manager / Regional Business Field Coordinator
Over 12 years of career, Mr. Rory Meng has been committed to the work of safety integrity management in petrochemical, machinery manufacturing, new energy, lithium electric manufacturing, semiconductor and other industries. He has rich experience in risk management system and equipment integrity management consulting, proficient in mechanical safety, process safety, chemical safety, functional safety, explosion-proof safety, electrical safety, product safety and many special technologies, integrated manufacturing system, equipment integrity management system, process safety management system, quality management system, asset integrity management system, engineering project management and many other production management system capabilities.
He has served 50+ leading companies in the related industry, and has participated in or led more than 20 projects of hydrogen energy and hydrogen related projects in general industry.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
Institution of Civil Engineers, Hong Kong
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering associations. Established in 1818, it has 95,000 members across the globe. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Place the decarbonisation of our industry at the heart of our agenda (UNSDG 9.4)
- Working with others, both in the UK and overseas, to build resilience and mitigate the significant effects of climate change (UNSDG 13)
- Transform the availability of potable water and sanitation across the world (UNSDG 6 & 7)
- Transform the productivity of our industry by driving modern methods of procurement and manufacture (UNSDG 8 & 9)
- Enhance the knowledge, insight and ethical understanding of engineers wherever they work across the world
With thanks to
Blunomy
Blunomy was founded 15 years ago. We aim to activate end-to-end strategy consulting solutions to speed up transitions towards decarbonized, circular and inclusive business models. We believe the best is yet to come and are committed to working with different stakeholders to invent new rules for a new economy.
Blunomy has 6 offices Hong Kong, Singapore, Paris, London, Sydney and Melbourne.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Leverage scientific knowledge and industrial and financial expertise to develop a common understanding of the transition, its pathways and available options.
- Provide advice on (and, when relevant, devise) corporate and financial solutions to facilitate a large-scale brown-to-green transition of human and financial resources.
- Develop partnerships to overcome silos, connect the dots and align interests in the long term.
Create new ways to measure success and impact and draw on these standards to ensure alignment and encourage go-getters. - Make the most of data and digital technology to facilitate the transition.
Solutions Showcase:
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Green Finance & Investments
- Renewable Energy
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
Legal Name: Blunomy Advisory Hong Kong Limited
General Business Address: 23F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Meet our speakers:
Inchcape Hong Kong Limited
Inchcape is the leading independent multi-brand global automotive distributor, with strong fundamentals and significant growth opportunities ahead. We are on an ambitious growth journey to deliver value to our employees, our partners, shareholders and in the communities where we operate.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
To deliver our vision for responsible business, we have developed a robust framework. Our Driving What Matters plan, developed in 2021, was designed collaboratively with our operations teams for ownership and delivery by our people, locally.
The plan comprises our four pillars of Responsible Business: Planet, People, Places and Practices.
Planet: Rapping the risk and opportunities of climate change; Setting GHG targets;
Reducing waste People: Prioritising well-being and safety; Creating and diverse and inclusive colleague base
Places: Having a positive impact on local community; Supporting safer roads; Facilitating mobility solutions for those with disability.
Practices: Strengthening our governance policies reflecting our position as an international plc.
Legal Name: Inchcape Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: info@crown-motors.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2880-1395
TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd
Booth H25
150 years of safety: Since 1872, TÜV Rheinland’s mission has been to make technology safe for people and the environment. From the steam engine to digitalization, what started as a regional association for the monitoring of steam boilers has evolved into a global testing service provider. Today, TÜV Rheinland ensures safety and quality in almost all areas of business and life. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has therefore been a member of the United Nations Global Compact for more sustainability and against corruption.
Solutions Showcase:
- Circular Solutions
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Government Agency
- Sourcing & Supply Chain
- Sustainability Services
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Legal Name: TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd
General Enquiry Email Address: service-gc@tuv.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 21921022
Meet our speakers:
14:00 – 14:50
Digital Technology has emerged as a powerful tool to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Transition to a net zero future requires a fundamental shift in the way we produce and consume energy, advanced technology like BIM system, artificial intelligence and blockchain can help us optimize energy use, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
In this panel session, we will discover how digital technology can be leveraged to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future, while also creating new economic opportunities and improving quality of life for people in Hong Kong. Our panellists will also discuss the challenges and opportunities of implementing digital solutions.
Learnings
- How can digital technology help accelerate the transition to a sustainable future?
- What challenges and opportunities do businesses face when implementing digital solutions to achieve a net-zero future, and how can they effectively address these challenges while maximizing the opportunities?
- In what ways can advanced technologies optimize energy use and increase efficiency in business operations?
Post-Event Actions
- Invest in digital technologies like smart grids, renewable energy management systems, and electric vehicles to optimize energy use and reduce waste.
- Using BIM process and digital technology can be the differentiator to turning traditional carbon intensive, wasteful and sub-optimally designed buildings into high performing, low carbon construction projects of the future.
- Partner with sustainability experts and organizations to stay up-to-date on the latest digital innovations and best practices for achieving net-zero emissions.
Speakers
Moderator
Ada Fung
President
Ada Fung
President
Ar Prof Ada FUNG, BBS, is President of Hong Kong Alliance of Built Asset & Environment Information Management Associations, and Chair of Hong Kong Chapter of buildingSMART International.
She is Honorary Professor and Distinguished Faculty Fellow of Faculty of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong, amongst other appointments.
An architect by profession, Ada Fung is the Former Deputy Director of Housing (Development & Construction) of the Hong Kong Housing Authority, overseeing all facets of public housing development representing homes for almost half of the Hong Kong population. Retired from the Housing Authority in end 2017, Ada continues her drive on sustainability and quality in the built asset industry.
She is Past President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (2013 – 2014), Past Director and Board Secretary of the World Green Building Council (2018-2020), and Past Chair of Committee on BIM of the Construction Industry Council(2017-2023).
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Ada Fung’s Sustainability Goals for 2023-2024 follow the buildingSMART’s vision in the full realization of the societal, environmental and economic benefits of open sharable infrastructure and building asset information into commercial and institutional processes worldwide. We aim to facilitate the active use and dissemination of open data standards enabling infrastructure and building asset data and lifecycle processes.
Terence Lui
CEO
Terence Lui
CEO
Terence is the Founder and CEO of Varadise Limited. With a strong background in digital transformation, he previously served as the Head of Digital Transformation at a prominent contractor company. Throughout his career, Terence has been at the forefront of innovative development projects, specializing in BIM Analytics, AI analytics, IoT, VR, and business intelligence (BI). His primary focus has been on leveraging technology to drive business transformation and efficiency. A remarkable achievement in his career was becoming a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) at the young age of 32, making him one of the world’s youngest ICE fellows. His dedication to the field is evident in his expertise in construction digitalization, particularly in the automation of site monitoring processes.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Terence’s vision is to revolutionize the construction industry by utilizing data-driven approaches to enhance productivity, quality, and safety. He firmly believes in adopting an integrated construction approach, which he calls Construction 2.0, to optimize construction practices and outcomes.
James Thompson
Head of Digital
James Thompson
Head of Digital
James Thompson is the Head of Digital at Gammon Construction and his focusses include Innovation, Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and leading the CoE of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in Gammon. James strives to improve the Hong Kong Construction industry and champions the adoption cross industry global best practice and bleeding edge technologies to improve corporate outcomes related to digital transformation and innovative corporate change.
James has more 17 years of global experience working in Hong Kong, UK and Middle East delivering BIM, PLM & GIS for public and private sector clients in construction, manufacturing, & industrial sector projects.
Personally, James is very passionate about climate change and developing the next generation to help us save and improve the environment we live in today.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Digital Efficiency: Implement technology and digital tools to streamline construction processes and reduce waste. This will include adopting advanced BIM software, AI for optimization, or predictive analytics tools to anticipate and avoid inefficiencies.
Energy Efficiency: Implement digital technologies during the construction phase to improve the energy efficiency of our projects and can be used during operations and in-use phases.
Claudio Trucco
Digital Lead, Buildings + Places, Asia
Claudio Trucco
Digital Lead, Buildings + Places, Asia
Claudio Trucco is the Digital Lead for Buildings & Places, Asia, at AECOM. He is an architect and a strategy and innovation professional with over ten years’ experience across Asia’s built environment sector. Having worked in China, Thailand and Hong Kong, Claudio has worked on a wide range of project types within the realm of smart cities and sustainable urban design. His main focus is to integrate digital processes and tools seamlessly into every stage of a project’s lifecycle, resulting in enhanced values for clients and stakeholders. Claudio holds an MBA from the Macquarie University of Sydney and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Genova.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
To develop stronger and more impactful global partnerships and collaborations aiming to create inclusive and sustainable solutions in the built environment, addressing the challenges posed by climate challenge.
Colin Tsoi
Solution Lead, Edge Solutions – Fujitsu Uvance
Colin Tsoi
Solution Lead, Edge Solutions – Fujitsu Uvance
Colin is the Solution Lead at Fujitsu Hong Kong, responsible for designing and building the digital transformation solution and roadmap for enterprise customers. Colin has a knack for crafting innovative solutions that propel enterprise customers through their digital transformation journeys, effectively addressing their unique business challenges. Colin’s innovative and strategic approach has seen him design and implement cutting-edge solutions that leverage the power of IoT, AI and Data Analytics. His profound understanding of the digital landscape allows him to craft tailored strategies that devise robust applications, streamlining operations, and gain a competitive edge. His personal passion lies in harnessing the power of technology to transform sustainability from a mere aspiration into a measurable and attainable objectives. Colin was graduated from the University of Liverpool, he also holds a Master Degree from the University of York.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Using data to help organisations to identify inefficiencies, waste points, and improve recycling or waste management. Collaborate and co-create with customers using digital technologies to fostering transparency, accountability, and collective action towards their sustainability goals.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
14:50 – 15:10
Speakers
Beena Sharma
CEO
Beena Sharma
CEO
Beena is the CEO and Co-Founder of CCU International. CCU International provide next generation carbon capture technology that captures and utilises carbon dioxide from industry emissions.
Beena is a multi-award-winning professional who sits on multiple international boards including the Society for Low Carbon Technologies and Carbon Capture Storage Brazil. Having worked in multiple industries, her experience has taken her to various locations around the world. Industries including oil & gas, renewables, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
Beena has proven experience in managing high growth and innovative businesses, developing climate change programmes, and driving net zero strategy for businesses. She is a professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a Postgraduate in Psychology and is a qualified Carbon management specialist.
Ir Antonio Chan
Deputy Managing Director
Ir Antonio Chan
Deputy Managing Director
Antonio Chan is currently the Deputy Managing Director of REC Engineering Group oversees the entire operation composed of REC Engineering Co. Ltd., REC Engineering Contracting Co. Ltd., REC (China) Co. Ltd., REC M&E Engineering (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., REC Engineering Co. Ltd. (Macao Branch), REC Building Services (Macao) Ltd., REC Green Technologies Co. Ltd., REC Green Energy Solutions Co. Ltd., REC Environmental Technology (Guangzhou) Co. Ltd., Tin Sing Chemical Engineers Ltd, O-Link International Co. Ltd. and Hoi Fai Lift Engineering & Services Ltd.
Antonio has been in the industry for more than 30 years and has been working in various professions including consultants, contractors and developers. He has been working in Hong Kong, China Mainland, Singapore as well as United Kingdom.
Tung Wong
Head of Marketing
Tung Wong
Head of Marketing
Tung Wong is currently the Head of Marketing at Signify Hong Kong (formerly known as Philips Lighting). Tung is a seasoned marketing leader specializing in smart home and smart cities technologies and is passionate in finding innovative ways in turning the business to growth trajectory. Tung is dedicated to leading the team to accelerate the deployment of highly energy saving system and solution to support Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and pioneer in circular economy in lighting industry to reducing waste to landfill. Tung holds a MSc in Electronic Engineering degree from HKUST.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Dedicated to support Hong Kong to accelerate to transition to the carbon neutrality with innovative and pragmatic solutions.
With thanks to
CS Tech Solution Limited
Booth L50
CS Tech specializes in developing and deploying carbon capture and utilization technologies solutions for meeting business needs with the goal of achieving net-zero emission targets. We are dedicated to generating measurable and verifiable carbon credits, providing a reliable and transparent solution for carbon offset.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Carbon capture unit installation for at-source CO2 capture
- Utilization demonstration on recycled aggregates and concrete blocks
- Recognizable carbon credit certification
- Investment in CCUS startups with cutting-edge technologies
- Continuous R&D supported by university partners
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
- Technology & Innovation
UN SGD(s) that we aligh with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: CS Tech Solution Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: info@cstechc.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 21229430
15:20 – 16:10
Do you know that over 70 million passengers travelled by air to or from Hong Kong each year pre-pandemic? And local airlines in Hong Kong emitted more than 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, equivalent to a half of the Hong Kong’s local carbon emissions (41 million tonnes). The question of how to make flying in Hong Kong more sustainable becomes a challenging issue, and at the same time, new approaches are emerging from the perspectives of airlines, businesses, and individuals.
Learnings
- What is Hong Kong’s path to decarbonise as a leading aviation hub?
- What opportunities are there for Sustainable Aviation Fuel value chain in Hong Kong and GBA?
Post-event Actions
- Be able to understand share, and support a Sustainable Aviation Fuel value chain best practices in the region.
- Explore investment opportunities for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
- Advocate for incentives and policies that facilitate Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Speakers
Moderator
Genevieve Hilton
Co-Chair, AmCham E-ESG Committee, Author, Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism
Genevieve Hilton
Co-Chair, AmCham E-ESG Committee, Author, Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism
Geneviève Hilton is the co-author of Fairhaven – A Novel of Climate Optimism (as Jan Lee). She is the co-chair of the Energy & ESG committee of AmCham Hong Kong, and previously spearheaded ESG and corporate citizenship at Lenovo and BASF in Asia. She has been active in sustainability in the region since 1994.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
To inspire business leaders and individuals in the region to stay optimistic and take bold action to address climate change.
Grace Cheung
General Manager Sustainability
Cathay Pacific
Grace Cheung
Cathay Pacific
General Manager Sustainability
Grace Cheung is the General Manager of Group Sustainability Department at Cathay Pacific. Since taking up her role in 2017, Grace has turned sustainability from a standalone specialist function to an integrated strategic and operational imperative in the airline group.
During Grace’s tenure, Cathay Pacific has committed for its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050, supported by its mid-term target for using 10% sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) by 2030. The airline group is a founding member of Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC)in 2024 and has also launched the first major Corporate SAF Programme in Asia in 2022. The airline has also cut more than 50% of its inflight single-use plastics (SUP) in 2023 compared to 2018.
Grace represents the airline in a number of industry working groups devoted to sustainability and environmental issues, including the ones at International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Oneworld Alliance.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
1. HK Government releases a more concrete policy to support SAF deployment in HK without negative impact on the competitiveness of HK’s role of international aviation hub.
2. The awareness of importance of SAF from the public is enhanced.
Simon Ng
Chief Executive Officer
Business Environment Council
Simon Ng
Business Environment Council
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Simon Ng is Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council (BEC). He works closely with BEC Board of Directors in setting and implementing organisation goals and strategies conducive to supporting BEC members and the wider business community in the transition towards net-zero economy and a sustainable Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Mobilise corporates in Hong Kong for accelerated climate action.
Assyl Ikhsan
Executive Director, Transition Finance
Assyl Ikhsan
Executive Director, Transition Finance
Ms. Assyl Ikhsan has joined the Transition Finance team in SCB Singapore as an Executive Director in Jul-2022. Main areas of focus are advisory and creation of financing solutions to support decarbonisation activities of the bank’s clients.
Previously, she was part of the Energy Transition Analysis team at BHP looking at transition solutions and trends in mining sector across the value chain.
Prior to BHP, she has worked at Temasek (Singapore) as FIG investment manager and JPMorgan (London, Hong Kong, Singapore) as FIG advisory and M&A banker.
Assyl holds a BA in Economics and Management from the University of Oxford.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Clear near- and medium-term targets and pathway to decarbonise supported by set of effective policies, mandates, and incentives.
Philip Siu
Co-founder and CEO
Philip Siu
Co-founder and CEO
Mr. Philip Siu is the Co-founder and CEO of EcoCeres, Inc. – a world-leading Bio-refinery Platform on sustainable biomass. He obtained his Bachelor and Master of Arts Degrees from Cambridge University in the 80s’ and completed the Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program in 2016.
In an illustrious career spanning 36 years prior to founding EcoCeres, Mr. Siu has led and achieved several ground-breaking milestones. At the turn of the new millennium, Mr. Siu led the design, construction and operation of an Aviation Fuel Tank Farm, the largest in scale of its kind in the world, under a 40 Years’ Franchise with the HK Airport Authority.
In 2008, he developed from ground the business platform on new energy, which aims to develop innovative solutions to upgrade low-value feedstock to high-value products. Sustainable biomass is a key choice of feedstock, and from that a new and independent business platform – EcoCeres evolved in 2021, of which Mr. Siu is the founding CEO. EcoCeres has a strategic focus on the conversion of waste-based biomass into a wide spectrum of biofuels and biopolymers, and is now one of the leading suppliers of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. EcoCeres aspires to becoming a global leader in providing de-carbonization solutions much needed by the world to attain carbon neutrality.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
We will continue to increase our production of both SAF and cellulosic ethanol and hope to help Hong Kong become a SAF hub by cooperating with the Hong Kong government and local airlines to advocate for supportive policies and regulations to promote SAF development and adoption.
With thanks to
Cathay Pacific
As a Hong Kong-based airline with extensive global networks, Cathay Pacific is committed to adopting sustainable practices within our operations and along the value chain. Together with our people, customers and industry partners, we are leading the way for a sustainable and carbon neutral future.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Continue to focus on quality, compliance and operational excellence to ensure our customers and our people are as safe as possible
- Devise short, mid and long term work plans to meet net zero carbon goals by 2050
- Engage in innovative projects related to single-use plastics and food waste reduction
- Prioritise employee safety and wellbeing while adapting to the changing business circumstances
- Support local communities where we serve
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
Legal Name: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: sustainability@cathaypacific.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 27473333
Meet our speakers:
Nic Fong
Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme Manager
Cathay Pacific
Sonal Chugani
Diversity & Inclusion Lead
Cathay Pacific
Edward Bell
GM Brand, Insights & Marketing Communications
Cathay Pacific
Wendy Kwok
General Manager Employee Experience
Cathay Pacific
Karen Pong
Head of Sustainable Development
Cathay Pacific
Grace Cheung
General Manager Sustainability
Cathay Pacific
16:10 – 17:05
Electric vehicles have gained immense popularity in recent years, not just as a sustainable mode of transportation, but also as a way to reduce air pollution and promote cleaner living. Hong Kong has been at the forefront of this electric vehicle revolution, with its government and citizens showing a strong commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.
Today, we have brought together a panel of experts who will share their insights and experiences on the EV journey in Hong Kong. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to electric vehicles, the impact on the environment and society, and the latest technological advancements that are driving this change.
Learnings
- What are the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to electric vehicles in Hong Kong?
- How does the transition to electric vehicles impact the environment and society in Hong Kong?
- What are some of the latest technological advancements that are driving the transition to electric vehicles in Hong Kong?
Post-Event Actions
- Sharing the insights and outcomes of the panel discussion with relevant stakeholders, such as government officials, industry leaders, and community groups, to promote awareness and drive action towards sustainable transportation.
Speakers
Moderator
Irene Chu
Partner, ESG Advisory Head of New Economy Hong Kong (SAR)
Irene Chu
Partner, ESG Advisory Head of New Economy Hong Kong (SAR)
Irene leads ESG reporting and assurance for KPMG in Hong Kong and advises listed and private companies on sustainability and climate strategy.
Irene has experience across a range of sustainability advisory services including but not limited to sustainability reporting, materiality assessment, stakeholder engagement, corporate sustainability framework, key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets setting (including SBTs), corporate ESG capability maturity assessments, ESG due diligence, sustainability ratings, decarbonisation and data pre-assurance.
Stephen Cheung
Head of Digital Energy & Smart Solutions
Stephen Cheung
Head of Digital Energy & Smart Solutions
Stephen Cheung is the Head of Digital Energy & Smart Solutions of Schneider Electric Hong Kong. He is responsible for the business development in Hong Kong and Macau, overseeing projects such as smart energy management, energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging solutions. With years of experience in the energy management field, Stephen is a proven expert who has played an instrumental role in several large-scale government and commercial projects at Schneider Electric.
Stephen joined Schneider Electric in the year 2002 as Sales Engineer and with his sheer hard work and dedication has come through the ranks. He is widely regarded for his proven analytical and problem-solving skills and his ability to identify talent, build large culturally diverse teams and capitalize on opportunities. Stephen has pursued a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Estyn Chung
General Manager
Estyn Chung
General Manager
Estyn Chung is the General Manager of Uber for Hong Kong, overseeing local operations and is responsible for growing the business in Hong Kong. Estyn believes that efficient point to point mobility coupled with technology and innovation is not only beneficial to riders in Hong Kong, but is also an integral step to fulfilling Hong Kong’s smart city ambition.
Estyn led the launch of Uber Taxi in Hong Kong and the acquisition of HK Taxi to build what is now the #1 Taxi business for Uber globally. He hopes to reinvigorate the industry by providing more income opportunities for drivers and bringing a better experience to Hongkongers.
Prior to Uber, Estyn spent over a decade in Investment Banking in Asia and Australia with UBS, a Swiss Bank. He then went on to become a Co-Founder and CEO of CANOPY, a career platform for millennials headquartered in Hong Kong. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne.
Anna Engblom
Managing Director
Anna Engblom
Managing Director
Anna joined the Volvo AB business in September 2003 and has advanced to the position of leadership. She has been the managing director of Volvo Trucks in Southeast Asia and Japan since January 2022. She has a track record of 21 years as a successful business head, aggressively increasing sales and boosting profitability in several global markets for the Volvo business. She has demonstrated leadership skills and a solid understanding of the industry.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
As an organisation, Volvo Trucks has a sustainability position of ‘Population growth, urbanization, digitalization and a continuously expanding middle class are trends leading to an increased need of sustainable transport.
Stanely Pong
Chairman
Stanely Pong
Chairman
Stanley Kit Pong is the Chairman and Founder of Hong Kong Battery Recycling Centre, the first waste battery recycling plant located at EcoPark, Tuen Mun.
His metallurgical experience derived from working for over four decades as a Director of Shiu Wing Steel Limited, the only steel manufacturing plant in Hong Kong.
Anthony Yan
Senior Staff Scientist
Anthony Yan
Senior Staff Scientist
The current Senior Staff Scientist at China Everbirght Green Technology Innovation Research Institute(subsidiary of China Everbright Environment Group Limited), responsible for leading the R&D activities in the field of photovoltaic and energy storage.
With a PhD in Materials Science from City University of Hong Kong, Anthony has 10+ years of experience in R&D. He also holds a 6 Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Intellectual Property Manager certification. Since 2016, Anthony has been actively involved in the development of lithium-ion battery recycling technology, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the policies and trends in the Chinese lithium-ion battery industry.
China Everbright Environment Group Limited has grown into the largest environmental enterprise in China, a leading player in Asia’s environmental protection industry, the world’s largest waste-to-energy investor and operator, and a world-renowned environment group.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
We are aims to achieve significant milestones in Li battery recycling for Hong Kong. The objectives include enhancing collection infrastructure, increasing public awareness, and implementing efficient recycling processes.
With thanks to
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Booth P35
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Sustainable Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
Our 6 long-term commitments:
- Act for a climate-positive world
- Be efficient with resources
- Live up to our principles of trust
- Create equal opportunities
- Harness the power of all generations
- Empower local communities
Solutions Showcase:
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Sustainability Services
- Technology & Innovation
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 2 Zero Hunger
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: customercare.hk@se.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: +852 3580 7188
General Business Address: 11/F, Kerry Centre, 683 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Meet our speakers:
Peter Mo
Head of Marketing
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Ringo Lam
Associate Principal, Sustainability Business
Schneider Electric
Charlotte Wang
Strategic Marketing Specialist
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Priscilla Lin
Sustainability and Strategy Manager
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Travis Kan
Director, Digital Energy, Power Products and Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Jonathan Chiu
President
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 36 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.
Solutions Showcase:
- Transport/Mobility
Legal Name: Uber B.V.
Volvo Trucks – Southeast Asia & Japan
Volvo Cars have been innovating in the field of electric powertrains since the 1970s. For us this is a natural progression in terms of technology and a clear statement of our commitment towards sustainable mobility and the reduction of emissions.
Solutions Showcase:
- Transport/Mobility
17:05 – 17:55
Digital technologies are crucial to the transformation of our mobility ecosystem towards more sustainable and resilient models. And businesses are in a unique position to harness the value of digital solutions and increase access to data sources across different modes of transportation, with a view to enhancing safety and accessibility, and lowering carbon emissions in our journey towards zero emissions.
Learnings
- What technological and data innovations are needed to de-risk and scale deployment growth towards low-carbon mobility in Hong Kong?
- How can industry keep pace with new technological opportunities and adapt to challenges, regulatory support and synergy with government and other relevant stakeholders?
- What does the climate-cyber resiliency nexus mean for our sustainable mobility transition? What is the state of play in Hong Kong?
Post-Event Actions
- Rethink how your company and industry can support the mobility transition to best address barriers and risks of transformation.
Speakers
Moderator
Eli Konvitz
Vice Chair
Urban Land Institute Hong Kong
Eli Konvitz
Urban Land Institute Hong Kong
Vice Chair
Eli Konvitz is an expert in sustainability and urban development with experience on five continents. He consults on urban innovation and development, is Vice-Chair of the Urban Land Institute in Hong Kong, and adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong.
He has led masterplans for new cities, urban regeneration, transit oriented development, reclamation and waterfront development, industrial, tourism and leisure projects. He is experienced in masterplanning and urban design, large-scale urbanisation and regional strategies, and climate change strategy and policy. In 2006 he led the ground-breaking creation of the evidence base for climate change in the London Plan, and in 2008 he pioneered creation of a mechanism to fund and drive low-carbon retrofit of existing buildings.
Eli was previously Director of Atkins’ Planning and Urban Design practice in South East Asia and Net Zero leader for Asia; Asia Practice Lead for Consulting, Strategy and Advisory; and Chair of Atkins’ Urban Planning Global Network. Prior to joining Atkins, he was at Arup in London and co-founder of startup localCarbon.
A graduate of The Johns Hopkins University and has an MSc in Town Planning from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, he is Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, a member of the Pacific Basin Economic Council, sits on the Advisory Board of AMRACE in Malaysia and on the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design’s Public Affairs and International and Mainland Affairs Committees.
Allyson Browne
Climate Campaign Director, Ports
Allyson Browne
Climate Campaign Director, Ports
Allyson Browne is Pacific Environment’s Climate Campaign Director, leading their Ports for People campaign to end port and ship pollution. Allyson has contributed to renewable energy and climate policy for more than 10 years, including as Director of Regulatory Affairs for SRECTrade, where she collaborated with industry and grassroots organizations on renewable energy policies; as Chief of Staff to Jared Blumenfeld for California Governor Newsom’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign, Energy & Environment team; and as a consultant on energy in cities, cannabis, and cryptocurrency. She contributed to systemic and emerging climate movement ecosystem mapping at Climate2025 and global research on renewable energy development for REN21’s Renewables in Cities Global Status Report. Allyson holds a Juris Doctor degree from GGU School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business. She lives in San Francisco.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to accelerate momentum and progress on sustainability and to spread that change worldwide. I hope that this event will serve as a springboard for ideas and opportunities for cross-sector, public and private collaboration on innovative solutions. With the support of policy, finance and private sector innovation, we can advance a just, equitable and sustainable future for everyone.
Adam Leishman
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Leishman
Chief Executive Officer
Adam is a dynamic leader and visionary, with a proven track record of delivering transformational changes to bus systems around the world including London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Adam established Ascendal Group in 2018, with a vision of bringing cities to life through public transport and now has operations in four continents. He is currently CEO of Bravo Transport, owner of Citybus (responsible for moving around 1 million passengers a day) and Bravo Media (Hong Kongs second largest media agency). He has actively pushed for Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Buses to be operated in Hong Kong and has approval to commence trials later this year, and introduced Hong Kongs first ever battery electric double deck bus, leading the way for zero emission buses in Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
We are active in working with Government to fast track zero emission buses to Hong Kong. We also believe there is a tremendous opportunity to transform public transport in Hong Kong to generate further modal shift which will have a substantial impact in Hong Kong.
Christoph Meyer
General Manager Hong Kong, South China & Macau
Christoph Meyer
General Manager Hong Kong, South China & Macau
Christoph is appointed as General Manager Hong Kong, South China and Macau for Lufthansa Group since February 1, 2020. He is responsible for Passenger Sales of Lufthansa German Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) in Hong Kong, South China and Macau market.
Christoph previously worked as Head of Content & Dialogue Marketing for SWISS based in Zurich. He was responsible for airline sponsoring, event management, social media channels, newsletters and tourism partnerships.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023
- Raise and increase the awareness of sustainability in the aviation and tourism industry in Hong Kong.
- Promote the transition and investment of Hong Kong to become a green tourism hub.
Ian Reeds
Principal Engineer
Ian Reeds
Principal Engineer
Ian Reeds is a Principal Engineer at Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group.
He is a transportation systems engineer, delivering low carbon infrastructure design and rail and transport planning on transit developments globally including Southeast Asia, Middle East, Japan and Australia. His projects have included a range of light and heavy rail, high speed, metro, bus and alternative systems, such as Personal Rapid Transit and Autonomous Rapid Transit. He is based in Hong Kong.
Ian is a Chartered Member of The Institute of Mechanical Engineering.
Supported by
Hong Kong 2050 is Now
Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
- Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
- Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
- Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.
With thanks to
Atkins
Atkins, member of the SNC-Lavalin Group is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies.
Employing over 18,300 people worldwide, Atkins helps clients plan, design and enable major capital projects, and provides expert consultancy that covers the full project lifecycle across infrastructure, transportation, nuclear and power, engineering and design, planning and architecture, water, the environment, defence, aerospace, communications, project management.
Our Sustainability goals for 2023:
As a leader in the design and delivery of the built environment, we have a tremendous opportunity to have a positive impact on society by working in partnership with our clients to make the world more environmentally sustainable for all.
Here are some of our key goals:
- Continue to reduce CO2 consumption so as to achieve net zero by 2030
- Focus on SDG Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 13 (Climate Action)
- Create and share innovative solutions to reduce energy and carbon emissions, water consumption, raw materials, and environmental pollution; and improve human physical and mental health and wellbeing, biodiversity and natural capital, and resilience to physical impacts of climate change
- Increase diversity and inclusion, staying on track to meet our 2025 targets
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Atkins China Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: info.hk@atkinsglobal.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2972 1000
Lufthansa Group
Booth E28
Co-Headline Sponsor for the European Stage
The Lufthansa Group is an aviation company with worldwide operations and more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The Lufthansa Group is composed of the segments Passenger Airlines and Aviation Services. All business segments are among the leading providers in their respective industries.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
The Lufthansa Group has contributed to the progress of the aviation industry. Now we want to lead it into a sustainable future. To achieve our ambitious goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050 and cutting our net carbon emissions in half by 2030 compared to 2019, the Lufthansa Group is continuously implementing a wide range of innovative measures.
Solutions Showcase:
- Brand Owner
- PR/Marketing/Comms
- Sustainability Services
- Sustainable Products
- Technology & Innovation
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Lufthansa German Airlines
General Enquiry Email Address: hongkong.lufthansa@dlh.de
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2868 2313
Meet our speakers:
Day 2 – Friday 15 Sept
HK Green Tech Summit
Programme Sponsor
Accenture
Programme Sponsor for HK Green Tech Summit
Day 2 of the Innovation & Technology Theatre
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
We embed sustainability into everything we do, with everyone we work with, creating both business value and sustainable impact, enabled by technology and human ingenuity. Accenture is committed to achieving net-zero emission by 2025.
Accenture is creating business value and sustainable impact by:
- Responsible company: Becoming a sustainability leader means adhering to the highest ESG standards while maintaining performance at scale.
- Sustainability services: Sustainability can help business leaders drive growth and competitiveness while addressing climate change.
- Sustainability by design: We infuse sustainability into every aspect of what we do and design from the start with sustainability in mind.
- Responsible citizen: We create impact and offer solutions for all communities where we work and live around the globe.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
- Technology & Innovation
UN SDG(s) goals that we align with:
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
Legal Name: Accenture Company Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: accenture.direct@accenture.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 22492100
In partnership with
Federation of Hong Kong Industries
Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) was established in 1960 to promote and foster the interests of Hong Kong’s industrial and business communities. Representing manufacturing and associated businesses from 32 industry groups, FHKI brings together like-minded entrepreneurs to spearhead the advancement of Hong Kong’s industry. Through policy advocacy, professional business support services and cross-sector collaboration, FHKI strives to build a dynamic industrial ecosystem to take forward transformation and re-industrialisation of Hong Kong’s economy, sparkling new business opportunities and charting diverse paths for the younger generation.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
The ESG Committee was established in November 2021 with the aims to strengthen participation of the industry in achieving Hong Kong’s target in reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and support industrial members in putting ESG in practice through capacity building, knowledge exchange and cultivating industrial ESG talents.
Meet our speakers:
Supported by
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Innovation and Technology Theatre
HKSTP is leading the growth of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem and propelling the city as an international I&T powerhouse. We serve as a beacon of cutting-edge technology, igniting the transformative power of innovation, launching the dreams of thousands of aspiring start-ups and achieving the global ambition of innovators.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- HKSTP’s Net-Zero 2045 Vision aligns with Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and its goal of propelling the city into the international green tech and green finance centre.
- A comprehensive roadmap is set to control carbon emissions within HKSTP’s properties and across its extended value chain.
- HKSTP and Green Tech Park companies strive to create a virtuous cycle of green innovation and investment that will drive sustainability and even more innovation.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Renewable Energy
- Technology & Innovation
Legal Name: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
General Enquiry Email Address: sust@hkstp.org
General Enquiry Phone Number: 26290177
General Business Address: 5/F, Building 5E, 5 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong
MTR Corporation
Booth F30
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre
As a recognised world-class operator of sustainable rail transport services, MTR is a leader in safety, reliability, customer service and efficiency.
MTR has extensive end-to-end railway expertise with 45 years of railway projects experience from design to planning and construction through to commissioning, maintenance and operations. Going beyond railway delivery and operation, MTR also creates and manages dynamic communities around its network through seamless integration of rail, commercial and property development.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Social inclusion;
- Advancement & Opportunities; and
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Solutions Showcase:
- Brand Owner
- Transport/Mobility
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
Legal Name: MTR Corporation Limited
Meet our speakers:
Catherine Leung
Lead Environmental Manager
MTR Corporation
Jackie Cheung
Chief Digital Development & Innovation Manager
MTR Corporation
Bosco Leung
Social Responsibility Lead
MTR Corporation
Jessica Chan
Head of Sustainability
MTR Corporation
Gill Meller
Legal and Governance Director
MTR Corporation
10:30 – 10:40
Speakers
Barry Kwong
Director, Sustainability
Barry Kwong
Director, Sustainability
Barry is a highly regarded sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience advising business leaders on formulating sustainability strategies and integrating them into corporate values and culture.
In 2022, Barry joined the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) where he currently leads the sustainability strategy and HKSTP’s net zero roadmap implementation. His role also involves driving the momentum of building the next generation of bankable climate solutions ecosystem for Hong Kong and beyond.
Prior to joining HKSTP, Barry served as the Regional Head of the Climate Solutions Partnership at HSBC Asia Pacific. Throughout his 15-year tenure at HSBC, Barry acted as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to top management on advocating for sustainability.
In addition to his professional roles, Barry served on the vetting committees of the Environment & Conservation Fund and the Council for Sustainable Development.
With thanks to
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Innovation and Technology Theatre
HKSTP is leading the growth of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem and propelling the city as an international I&T powerhouse. We serve as a beacon of cutting-edge technology, igniting the transformative power of innovation, launching the dreams of thousands of aspiring start-ups and achieving the global ambition of innovators.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- HKSTP’s Net-Zero 2045 Vision aligns with Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 and its goal of propelling the city into the international green tech and green finance centre.
- A comprehensive roadmap is set to control carbon emissions within HKSTP’s properties and across its extended value chain.
- HKSTP and Green Tech Park companies strive to create a virtuous cycle of green innovation and investment that will drive sustainability and even more innovation.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Renewable Energy
- Technology & Innovation
Legal Name: Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
General Enquiry Email Address: sust@hkstp.org
General Enquiry Phone Number: 26290177
General Business Address: 5/F, Building 5E, 5 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong
10:40 – 10:50
Speakers
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
Mr Yu Ching Yan, Johnny joined the Company in 2020 as the advisor to Chairman. Prior to joining the Company, Mr Yu held various senior positions with UBS, Credit Suisse and Price Waterhouse in both Hong Kong and London. He brought 28 years of extensive experience covering multiple disciplines including sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax and risk management and control. He leads the sustainability development of the Company and won the prestigious Business Leadership in Sustainability Award at the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2022, organised by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). He also provides strategic advisory on property sales and marketing, policy formulation, digital transformation and innovation. Mr Yu graduated from The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London with a bachelor’s degree in Management Science and attained his MBA degree in Finance with City University of London. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited’s 2030 Sustainability Vision, ‘G.I.V.E.’, has four primary drivers: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People and Endeavour for Community, aligning with our commitments to the UNSDGs.
With thanks to
Henderson Land Group
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Innovation and Technology Theatre
About Henderson Land Group
Founded in 1976 and listed in Hong Kong since 1981, Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) is a leading property group with a focus on Hong Kong and mainland China. The Group’s core business comprises property development and property investment. Henderson Land’s portfolio of award-winning landmark projects is the result of close collaboration with some of the world’s foremost architects and professionals. The Group also holds strategic investments in two listed subsidiaries (namely, Henderson Investment Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited) and two listed associates (namely, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (which in turn has equity stakes in a listed subsidiary, Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited) and Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited). Henderson Land has a long-term commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer in green building and sustainable practices that harness innovation and technology to create new, smarter living. The Group is a strong advocate of social responsibility and invests in a broad range of community causes and initiatives. For more information, please visit www.hld.com.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
Our 2030 Sustainability Vision has four primary drivers: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People and Endeavour for Community, which align with our commitments to the UNSDGs.
“G” – Green for Planet
Building a Green Portfolio: Reducing our impact on the environment
“I” – Innovation for Future
Shaping a Smarter Future: Creating a smart built environment enabled by innovation and technology
“V” – Value for People
Creating a Caring Culture: Being a caring employer who looks after our people and our partners
“E” – Endeavour for Community
Establishing a Liveable Community: Providing a more liveable environment that enhances wellbeing and quality of life
Solutions Showcase:
- Brand Owner
- Construction / Construction Products
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Property/Real Estate
UN SDG(s) that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
General Enquiry Email Address: Portfolio.leasing@hld.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2908 8338
10:50 – 11:40
Join HKSTP’s session, “Green Tech for Low Carbon City Transition” to explore the role of green technology in achieving a low-carbon future for Hong Kong. Discover how different ecosystem players are driving change and developing the strategic roadmap for the transition.
Learnings
- The crucial role of green technology in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future
- Efforts from different ecosystem players to support the Hong Kong Climate Action Plan and catalyze the transition to a low-carbon city through innovation and collaboration
- Best practices and successful case studies for green technology adoption to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability
Post-Event Actions
- Explore the potential of green technology to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability in your own organization or community
- Connect with HKSTP to learn more about their initiatives to catalyze the ecosystem and drive the transition to a low-carbon city in Hong Kong
- Network with other delegates and potential partners to share ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions for low-carbon city
Speakers
Moderator
Barry Kwong
Director, Sustainability
Barry Kwong
Director, Sustainability
Barry is a highly regarded sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience advising business leaders on formulating sustainability strategies and integrating them into corporate values and culture.
In 2022, Barry joined the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP) where he currently leads the sustainability strategy and HKSTP’s net zero roadmap implementation. His role also involves driving the momentum of building the next generation of bankable climate solutions ecosystem for Hong Kong and beyond.
Prior to joining HKSTP, Barry served as the Regional Head of the Climate Solutions Partnership at HSBC Asia Pacific. Throughout his 15-year tenure at HSBC, Barry acted as a subject matter expert, offering guidance to top management on advocating for sustainability.
In addition to his professional roles, Barry served on the vetting committees of the Environment & Conservation Fund and the Council for Sustainable Development.
Margaret Ho
Senior Manager, Industry Development
Margaret Ho
Senior Manager, Industry Development
Margaret is an ESG and sustainability specialist dedicated to driving the construction industry’s progress towards a net-zero future. With a wealth of experience developing ESG strategies and plans for construction companies, and a strong academic background in environmental management, Margaret currently spearheads numerous sustainability initiatives at the Construction Industry Council. Her mission encompasses culture shaping, standardisation, and tools development and adoption such as the CIC Carbon Assessment Tool (CAT), CIC Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme (SFCS), CIC Green Product Certification (GPC).
Having previously excelled as a corporate communications professional for over a decade, Margaret’s true passion lies in translating sustainable development principles and goals into tangible actions and values.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
In 2023-24, my sustainability goal is to establish a platform that raises awareness about sectoral sustainability and empowers the construction industry to take tangible actions towards a greener future.
Samuel Kwong
Senior Associate Director – ESG
Chinachem Group
Samuel Kwong
Chinachem Group
Senior Associate Director – ESG
Samuel KWONG is the Senior Associate Director – ESG of Chinachem Group with over 25 years of experience in sustainability with multinational conglomerates covering businesses including sports & entertainment, food & beverages, aviation, hospitality, real estate, retail, shipping & infrastructure developments. He is a director of HKIQEP, past Chairman of CIWEM HK & former director of HKGBC & HKBEC. Sam is an engineer by training with bachelor and master degrees from The University of Hong Kong and a master degree of environmental engineering from ENTPE, France, MBA degree from the Chinese University Hong Kong and a degree of laws from the University of London.
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
Mr Yu Ching Yan, Johnny joined the Company in 2020 as the advisor to Chairman. Prior to joining the Company, Mr Yu held various senior positions with UBS, Credit Suisse and Price Waterhouse in both Hong Kong and London. He brought 28 years of extensive experience covering multiple disciplines including sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax and risk management and control. He leads the sustainability development of the Company and won the prestigious Business Leadership in Sustainability Award at the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2022, organised by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). He also provides strategic advisory on property sales and marketing, policy formulation, digital transformation and innovation. Mr Yu graduated from The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London with a bachelor’s degree in Management Science and attained his MBA degree in Finance with City University of London. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited’s 2030 Sustainability Vision, ‘G.I.V.E.’, has four primary drivers: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People and Endeavour for Community, aligning with our commitments to the UNSDGs.
Shelley Zhou
Head of Corporate Sustainability
Shelley Zhou
Head of Corporate Sustainability
Ir Dr Shelley Zhou is currently Head of Corporate Sustainability at Hang Seng Bank. Prior to joining Hang Seng, Dr Zhou led ESG services in APAC for Capco, where she developed ESG products and solutions for financial institutions in Asia-Pacific, established a capable team to deliver net-zero strategy advisory and ESG consultancy services, and provided internal capacity-building and external executive training on climate and ESG related topics. Dr Zhou is a sustainability professional, has 20+ years’ experience in corporate sustainability, environmental and carbon management consultancy, new energy and biotechnology in Hong Kong, China and Singapore, covering government, banking, financial, real estate and retail sectors.
Shelley holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Philosophy degree in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She is also Adjunct Professor at HKUST.