HONG KONG’S BEST ATTENDED AND MOST AMBITIOUS BUSINESS EVENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT #OnlyWayForward

2024 Conference

2024 Conference

8 Theatres / 134 Sessions / 493 Speakers

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134 Sessions

Curated and hosted concurrently across eight theatres and stages plus a series of deep-dive workshops and roundtables.

The programme is designed across a dynamic content matrix structured by topic, industry and job function for corporates, enterprise businesses and SMEs.

ReThink HK is our city’s most comprehensive forum for discussing how businesses can “build back better” by mitigating climate change, building resilience, investing in technology, using resources sustainably and reducing inequality.


Our ambition is significant, but so is the challenge ahead for our communities, our city and our planet.

Through shared responsibility, collective change and a pivot in the way organisations measure success, we are taking a moonshot here – encouraging businesses to embrace innovation, work together, respect and protect our waterways and biodiversity and commit to improving the lives of all.

Day 1 – 12th September

Day 2 – 13th September

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Opening Ceremony 09:20 – 09:50 Opening Address 09:50 – 10:00 Sustainable Horizons: Hong Kong’s Progress on the Road to Net Zero 10:00 – 10:55 ISSB Interoperability on a Worldwide Scale 11:05 – 11:20 Managing Climate Risk & Opportunities: Hong Kong’s Mandatory Disclosure 11:20 – 12:10 The Scope 3 Challenge 12:10 – 13:00 International Cooperation’s Role in Climate Transition 14:00 – 14:40 Futureproofing Water in a Changing Climate Corporate Innovation & Adaptation 14:40 – 15:30 Accelerating Decarbonisation in Hard to Abate Sectors 15:30 – 16:20 Green Fintech: Driving the Transition in Greater China 16:20 – 17:10 Opening Welcome: Business-Policy Nexus for Circularity and Sustainable Living 11:00 – 11:10 Sustainable Urban Development: Promoting Business and Policy Innovation through Public-Private Partnerships 11:10 – 12:00 Mainstreaming the Business Case for Nature with TNFD and Policy Drivers 12:00 – 12:50 Are You Ready To Renew Your Sustainability? 13:50 – 14:40 Tech Talks: Circular Technology 14:40 – 15:00 Waste Reduction: From Challenges to Successful Implementation 15:00 – 15:50 Fostering Ecodesign for Sustainable Production and Consumption 16:00 – 16:50 Strengthening the Repair and Reuse Economy with Businesses 16:50 – 17:40 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Liveable Cities 11:00 – 11:05 Urban Spaces: Transforming Hong Kong to create Liveable Neighbourhoods 11:05 – 11:55 Climate Resilient Cities: Integrating Nature-based Solutions in Urban Planning 11:55 – 12:45 Tomorrow’s City – Mechanisms in Creating Better Urban Places 12:45 – 13:35 Exploring Green Energy Transition in Hong Kong 14:35 – 15:25 Tech Talks: Sustainable Technology in Urban Planning 15:25 – 15:45 Smart Cities: Enhancing Urban Living Through Technology 15:55 – 16:55 The Opportunities and Challenges of Building the Northern Metropolis as Hong Kong’s Silicon Valley 16:55 – 17:45 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Shared Value 11:00 – 11:05 Beyond Boundaries: Catalysing Cross-Sector Collaboration for Sustainable Change 11:05 – 11:55 CSV Showcase: Unlocking the Power of Shared Value 11:55 – 12:45 Reality Check: Exploring the Practical Side of Sustainability 12:45 – 13:35 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Workforce Transformation 14:35 – 14:40 Creating a Safer and More Inclusive Working Environment 14:40 – 15:30 Competence Greenwashing: Contributing to Today’s Workforce Skills Gap 15:30 – 16:20 Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities 16:20 – 17:10 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Built Spaces 11:00 – 11:05 The Digital Catalyst: Tackling Building Decarbonization at Scale 11:05 – 11:15 Unleashing Existing Buildings’ Potential for Decarbonisation 11:15 – 12:05 Catalysing Green Building Technology in Hong Kong and Beyond 12:05 – 13:05 Reimaging the City with Zero-Carbon-Ready 14:00 – 15:00 Transforming Built Spaces into Community-centric Neighbourhoods 15:00 – 16:00 Review of Progress on Low Carbon Construction in 2024 16:10 – 16:20 Embodied Carbon – Partnerships to Decarbonize Hong Kong’s Construction Industry 16:20 – 17:10 Adopting Circular Economy Principles for the Resource-Intensive Construction Industry 17:10 – 18:00 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Finance 11:00 – 11:05 Maintaining the Ambition for Net Zero During Economic Uncertainty 11:05 – 11:55 Integrating Biodiversity for Financial Decision Making 11:55 – 12:45 Financing Corporates’ Transition to Net Zero 13:45 – 14:35 Catalysing Net Zero Pathways with Green Technology 14:35 – 15:25 Finance – Facilitating or Failing the Energy Transition? 15:35 – 16:25 The Retrofit Reinvention: Bridging the Gaps in Policy, Finance and Engineering 16:25 – 17:25 Opening Welcome: Social Innovators of Tomorrow 11:00 – 11:05 From Theory to Practice: Experiential Learning for Social Impact 11:05 – 11:55 Synergizing Futures: Mutual Growth Through Young Professional Engagement in NGOs and SEs 11:55 – 12:45 The Catalysts of Change: Empowering Young Professionals to Drive Organisational Social Impact 13:45 – 14:35 Bridging Philanthropy and Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice: Unlocking Impact Through Collaboration 14:35 – 15:25 Social Innovators of Tomorrow: Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Communities 15:35 – 16:25 Partnerships for Good: Connecting Education, Business, and Change Makers 16:25 – 17:15 Co-Headline Theatre Opening Welcome 11:30 – 11:40 Green City: Hong Kong Towards a Smart and Sustainable City by 2050 – Challenges and Opportunities 11:40 – 12:10 From Waste to Abundance: Transforming Hong Kong’s Food System 12:10 – 12:30 Circularity and Leadership: Driving the Journey Toward a Sustainable Business Model 12:30 – 13:00 Talent, Technology, and Transparency: Driving ESG Through AI and Financial Innovation 14:00 – 14:30 Building a Sustainable Future: Education, Talent, and Climate Goals for Hong Kong 14:30 – 14:50 Building Resilience & Capturing Opportunities through Climate Adaptation 14:50 – 15:20 Navigating Opportunities in Climate Change: an Electric Mobility Case Study 15:30 – 16:10 Finance: Session Details Coming Soon 16:00 – 16:20 Investing in Green Tech: Bridging Finance and Sustainability 16:20 – 16:50

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Opening Welcome 09:20 – 09:45 Opening Welcome: Business & Nature 09:45 – 09:50 Biodiversity and Business: Navigating Solutions to Decline 09:50 – 10:20 Understanding Nature with TNFD 10:20 – 10:30 The Great Debate: The House Believes We Have a Credible Path to Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 16:30 – 17:30 Nature Calls – Working with Business to Build Back Biodiversity 10:30 – 11:20 Rethinking the Blue Economy 11:20 – 11:25 Unlocking the Potential of a Sustainable Blue Economy 11:25 – 12:15 Nature-Positive Development: Harnessing the Power of Nature for Sustainable Growth 12:15 – 13:05 Opening Welcome: Collective Action for Climate Emergency 14:05 – 14:10 Power in Unity: Collaborating for Climate Resilience 14:10 – 14:40 Climate Resilience and Adaptation Approach for Hong Kong Businesses 14:40 – 15:30 Strategic Transition Planning for a Low-Carbon Future 15:30 – 16:20 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Communities 開幕演講:重新思考社區 10:30 – 10:40 Reimagining our Third Sector: Building Cross-Sector Sandboxes in Neighbourhoods 重新構思第三部門:於社區創建跨部門沙盒 10:40 – 11:30 Partnership for Community: Can we go Beyond Philanthropy? 社區創生:超越傳統慈善模式? 11:30 – 12:20 Kwun Tong 2.0: What’s the Recipe For a Central Social District? 觀塘2.0:核心生活圈的成功秘訣 12:20 – 13:10 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Sustainability for SME’s 開幕演講:重新思考中小企業的可持續發展 14:10 – 14:15 Unlocking Value: How SMEs Can Thrive in the Circular Economy 釋放價值:中小企業如何在循環經濟中蓬勃發展 14:15 – 15:05 Building Resilient Supply Chains: From Sourcing to Success 建立彈性供應鏈:完善採購到交付整套流程 15:05 – 15:55 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Mobility & Transportation 10:30 – 10:40 Keeping Cities Moving 10:40 – 10:50 Unpacking Transport Trends, Opportunities and Challenges in Hong Kong 10:50 – 11:20 Navigating People-centric Smart Mobility 11:20 – 12:10 Creating Solutions for Low Emission Road Transport 12:10 – 13:00 Successful Aviation Decarbonisation Through SAF & Innovations 13:50 – 14:40 Steering Hong Kong Towards Sustainable Ports: Strategies for a Greener Future 14:40 – 15:30 Unleashing the Power of Multi-Modal Transport in Hong Kong 15:40 – 16:20 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Marketing & Communications 10:30 – 10:35 Understanding Global Strategic ESG Communications 10:35 – 11:05 Building a Sustainable and Socially Responsible Employee Brand 11:05 – 11:55 Communicating with Consumers to Co-create Change 11:55 – 12:45 How Can Marketing & Communications Professionals Contribute to Rebuilding Hong Kong’s Global Reputation? 12:45 – 13:35 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Health & Wellbeing 14:25 – 14:30 Enhancing Organizational Performance by Fostering Employee Well-being 14:30 – 15:10 Business Practices for Sports & Sustainability: Building Resilient, Innovative, and People-Centred Initiatives 15:10 – 15:50 Redefining Food and Nutrition Value: Exploring a Healthier Future 15:50 – 16:30 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Facilities Management 10:30 – 10:35 Programme Welcome Address 10:35 – 10:45 Adapt and Align: Policy Shifts for Facility Managers 10:45 – 11:35 Value From Data Centers Towards Sustainability: Environmental and Social Opportunities 11:35 – 12:25 The Journey of Implementing Smart Facilities 12:25 – 13:15 Sustainable Partnerships in Facilities Management 14:05 – 14:55 Tech Talks: Sustainable Technology 14:55 – 15:25 Cutting Edge Technologies to Transform Facilities Management 15:25 – 16:15 Opening Welcome: Rethinking Supply Chains 10:30 – 10:35 Headline Theatre Sponsor’s Welcome 10:35 – 10:45 Managing Sustainability Risks in the Supply Chain 10:45 – 11:35 Diversifying Global Supply Chain Footprints 11:35 – 12:25 Creating an Equitable Workforce Across the Value Chain 13:25 – 14:15 Wired for Change: How Data and Tech Are Shaping Sustainable Supply Chains 14:15 – 15:05 Measuring, Reporting and Reducing Scope 3 Emissions 15:15 – 16:05 Opening Welcome: Green Leaders of Tomorrow 10:30 – 10:35 From Digital to Sustainable: Transforming Fashion for a Better Future 10:35 – 10:45 Visualising Sustainability in Youth Gen: Innovating Storytelling Through Multimedia 10:45 – 11:35 Integrating the STEAM Model for the Next Generations of Sustainability Practitioners 11:35 – 12:25 Building Bridges: A Multigenerational Dialogue on Integrating Sustainability in Corporates 12:25 – 13:15 Why Increasingly “Outer Space” Will Play Centre Stage in Sustainability for Our Leaders of Tomorrow 14:15 – 15:05 Analyzing Through a Value Creation Lens: Insights from Rising Change Makers 15:05 – 15:55 Opening Welcome – Headline Theatre Sponsor 11:00 – 11:10 The Sustainable Fashion Paradox 11:10 – 11:30 AI for Sustainable Practices in Retail: Bridging Innovation and Sustainability 11:30 – 11:50 How Innovation Accelerates Your Company’s Transition to a Low Carbon Economy 11:50 – 12:20 Perspectives from Sweden: Integrating Sustainability and Trade 13:20 – 13:50 Turning Deforestation Trade Compliance into a Sustainability Advantage 13:50 – 14:10 Transportation Tech Talks: Powered by BritCham 14:50 – 15:20 Sustainable Travel : Initiatives and Innovations 15:20 – 15:50 Transportation: Exploring UK’s Clean Solution in Hong Kong 15:50 – 16:20
Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)
BEC Business Transformation Theatre
Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre
People & Purpose Theatre
Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Finance & Supply Chains Theatre
Change Makers Stage
European Stage
Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)
BEC Business Transformation Theatre
Liveable Cities & Transportation Theatre
People & Purpose Theatre
Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Finance & Supply Chains Theatre
Change Makers Stage
European Stage

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Opening Ceremony &
Keynote Address
Business & Nature
A Global Approach to ChangeMobilising Collective Action for Climate Emergency 


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Embracing Circularity for Sustainable LivingRethinking Communities
重新思考社區發展
(Cantonese 廣東話)
Sustainability for SME’s
中小企的可持續發展
(Cantonese 廣東話)

Content Partners

SVhk


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Rethinking Liveable CitiesRethinking
Mobility & Transportation

Content Partners


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Rethinking Shared ValueRethinking
Marketing & Communication
Rethinking
Workforce Transformation
Rethinking Health & Wellbeing

Content Partners


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Rethinking Built SpacesRethinking
Facilities Management

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Rethinking FinanceRethinking Supply Chains

Content Partners


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Social Innovators of TomorrowGreen Leaders of Tomorrow

Content Partners

BESGO CUHK


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Rethinking Talent DevelopmentRethinking Inclusion
Rethinking Food SystemsRethinking
Hong Kong Streets
Rethinking AIRethinking
Marketing & Communications

Roundtable Partners


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Green CityGreen Technology & Innovation
Raising Awareness and TalentTrade & Sustainability
Green FinanceThe Green Move

Green Collaboration Partners


ReThink HK provides insight and inspiration for driving sustainable development across globally recognised risk and opportunity topics, always with a Hong Kong context.

Conference Diversity

ReThink HK believes in spreading the knowledge of leaders and experts across the many areas of sustainable business. We believe that greater understanding, collaboration and change are better facilitated by a variety of perspectives, and our goal is to create an inclusive, respectful conference environment that invites participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientation.

ReThink HK is committed to striving for no ‘manels’ (no all-male panels) and works closely with all those contributing to the programme to ensure a full spectrum of perspectives, opinions and experiences are represented across the programme.