Marianna Lemus Boskovitch is a senior impact measurement specialist with over 10 years of experience developed across the UK not-for-profit and private sector. Her expertise spans across the planning, design, commissioning and reporting of policies, programmes and strategies in different domains, in the UK, EU and US.

Committed to contributing to evidence-based planning, Marianna’s expertise stems from assessing data availability and constraints in order to develop proportionate impact measurement approaches helping clients making informed decision-making.

Before joining Purpose Impact Action, Marianna was Senior Consultant at BOP Consulting – a UK-based leading consulting practice for culture and the creative economy. In that role, she helped various UK government departments and museums evaluate the effectiveness of their work, focusing on social impact, and bringing about systems-level change.

Marianna also worked at RSM UK and Ipsos MORI Policy and Evaluation Unit where she led the Economic Consulting team on the development of theory-based evaluation frameworks, responsible for overseeing the robustness of the research work underpinning impact studies.

Prior to working in the private sector, Marianna was the Research and Evaluation Manager at Young Enterprise – the UK leading financial and enterprise education provider – where she set up the evaluation practice, and oversaw the charity’s expanding impact measurement expertise.

Marianna graduated with an MSc in Development Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London, and a BSc (hons) in Economics with Economic History from Queen Mary University of London. She is also a Senior Associate at BOP Consulting, a member of the European Evaluation Society and a Social Return on Investment Practitioner Training (Social Value UK).

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

I hope to see NGOs and businesses prioritising evidence and impact measurement in all social policies, interventions and/or programmes.

I believe that focused monitoring and evaluation is a critical step that can change lives. To secure better outcomes for society, it is critical that the full power of impact measurement is realised by NGOs and businesses.

Implementing social impact strategies for evaluation can lead to continuous improvement in decision-making, greater impact, and will reinforce public trust and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Katherine brings over 25 years of professional experience, with a multi-sector career spanning private banking, offshore wealth management, UK Government and international nonprofit. Katherine is passionate about real estate, sustainable development and poverty alleviation. She has been involved with the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong since 2019, is a member of the Real Estate Committee and Vice Chair of the ESG Committee.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

I would like to see the private sector and the Government of the HKSAR working together to advance the city’s progress towards sustainability and achieving the UN SDGs

Pia Wong, a social impact leader with 25+ years of experience, specializes in stakeholder engagement and measuring, improving, and communicating organizational impact. Pia’s passion in impact measurement stems from her 12-year tenure as Executive Director at Bring Me A Book Hong Kong, and her corporate communications experience at Weber Shandwick and Synovate.

As the Founder of Purpose Impact Action Ltd., Pia helps businesses, NGOs and social enterprises evaluate the effectiveness of their work, strengthen governance and operations, using globally recognized impact standards. Pia also advises on social impact strategies, and helps companies mitigate greenwashing through improvement tools such as the B Impact Assessment.

To address systemic challenges in the NGO sector in HK during the height of the pandemic, Pia co-founded Voice for Social Good, ensuring partnerships between nonprofits and funders are based on trust and deliver on impact.

In 2020, as part of her work for Voice for Social Good, Pia was recognized as 2020 AmCham Women of Influence nominee for “Global Issues, Local Heroes, Women Taking the Lead.”
More recently, Voice for Social Good was a 2024 finalist for the Shared Value Initiative Award for Bravery.

Pia has a BA (Hons) from University College London and received a scholarship to attend Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education program on Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management. Pia has also successfully obtained the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership’s (CISL)’s Business Sustainability Management Certificate and Impact Measurement and Management for the SDGs certificate from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme SDG Impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

I hope to see more businesses in Hong Kong partner with NGOs strategically to address many of the social issues in Hong Kong.

NGOs, with the support and guidance from their board members, invest more time and resources into impact measurement for better due diligence. I truly believe this will elevate trust between funders and NGOs, which in turn will increase operational funding (eg. staff salaries, capacity building) for the NGO’s long-term sustainability and impact.

Mr Chan is a qualified LEED AP, BEAM Pro and building specialist consultant with over 30 years of experience in leading and project managing numerous sustainability assignments related to the built environment. These include : undertaking energy audits and leading Retro-commissioning (RCx) assignments and formulating energy saving opportunities for over 50 government premises; formulating sustainable building design options for over 60 developments to achieve the superior BEAM/LEED Platinum rating; and providing “green” building design and management advice for over 100 BEAM assessed properties.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Promote/implement energy efficiency and decarbonisation in existing premises to reduce global warming.

Tim is a practicing town planner, surveyor and project director with extensive experience in planning, engineering and managing smart city and digital infrastructures to drive social and environmental goals. As the Head of Business & System Development at BEAM Society Limited, a green building assessment authority based in Hong Kong, Tim spearheaded the development of iBEAM Assessment Automation System and the iBEAM Unison plugin, aiming to harmonize the environmental and social sustainability data in building information modeling and providing a one-stop digital solution for green building professionals to analyze the green performances of their properties in a digital environment. Additionally, Tim has directed the development of BEAM Plus portfolio assessment scheme. The scheme enables asset managers to better evaluate the green management and energy usage of their existing building portfolios. By understanding the management merits and energy usage, asset managers could introduce green measures to improve the environmental and social performances of their existing buildings.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To drive up the implementation of digital twins in green building assessments and ESG compliance.

Rohan has been involved in the Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) industry for more than 20 years. Initially specializing in the use of digital twins for avoiding failure, extending life/warranty, and optimizing cost in the mechanical and automotive industries, Rohan transitioned from the mechanical industry to the built environment when he joined IES in 2010. Rohan now manages multiple divisions for IES across the Middle East, India and Asia. Based in Singapore, he is currently focused on developing the company’s regional HQ in Asia, drawing on his experience in facing new markets, supporting the development and sale of new products, developing global and local partnerships and fostering multi-disciplinary global teams to drive results.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Increase impact by deploying more technology in HK to new customers which will then reduce more CO2 emissions from buildings
• Work on at least 4 projects in HK with partners or directly that are linked to CO2 emission reduction
• Increase awareness on usage of such technology for CO2 emissions reduction in HK universities

Zoe Chan founded happeriod in 2014 to promote positive menstrual health through menstrual cup sales and education in Hong Kong. Seeing the need for better education and breaking of menstrual stigma after researching and using menstrual cups, Zoe strives to promote positive menstrual health and encourage body exploration through alternative menstrual products. Extending her contribution to the relief of period poverty in Hong Kong, Zoe co-founded Free Periods Hong Kong in 2018 to provide menstrual education and support for disadvantaged communities of different backgrounds in Hong Kong society.

Amy has worked at Jardine Matheson Group companies for more than 30 years; she has held a variety of senior finance positions, mainly in the logistics sector. Amy Lam joined Hactl in 2015 as its Finance Director, and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director in September 2021. After stepping down from these roles at the end of 2023, Amy was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer from January 2024, in which role she continues to head the company’s sustainability drive.

Hactl is a world-renowned cargo handling agent. Based in the single largest cargo handling facility in the world, the company is Hong Kong’s foremost independent handler – providing service to 100 of the world’s best-known airlines together with over 1000 of their freight agent customers.

Hactl is an acknowledged global leader in the handling sector, noted for driving excellence, best practice and innovation. It employs more than 2,000 staff.

Amy is a CPA in Hong Kong, a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), and a non-practising member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Danny CHONG has over 10 years of working experience in E&E international commercial labs – Business Development of Key Account Management. He has also experience in handling projects in the field of Renewable Energy especially in Hydrogen industry.

A safety and reliability consultant, technical and management process assessor, and Chartered engineer with over 20-year experience in a number of complex rail and non-rail projects.
Provides railway consultancy services in Systems Assurance (SA), fire engineering, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) modelling and performance assessment, risk management, safety engineering, Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), human factors, cybersecurity, asset management and systems engineering and integration.

Mr. Ron Ng, the Head of the Green Technology, Baguio Green Group

Mr. Ike Xu is the technical manager of TÜV Rheinland with over 12 years’ professional experiences in environmental consulting and audit industry, focusing on recycled materials verification, waste management, water governance, EHS audits, carbon audits, corporate carbon strategies development, and supply chain environmental management. Before entering TÜV Rheinland, he spent five years working in world’s leading third-party company as environmental product line manager, mainly serving for fortune 500 companies and MNCs. Mr. Xu holds a master degree in environmental management of Illinois Institute of Technology and a bachelor degree in ecology of Sun Yat-sen University.

Mohit is the lead partner for sustainability services in Hong Kong and brings with him over 20 years of professional experience. He has led numerous engagements across different industries to help organisations develop strategic risk capabilities, sustainability and ESG data management strategies, climate and ESG risk assessments and build organisation capabilities in supply chain & crisis management.

As an expert in sustainability, Mohit has been invited to lead policy shaping initiatives in the areas of climate and sustainability in the Asia Pacific region.

Mohit is a member of the Steering Committee of the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI) chapter in Hong Kong, and represented Deloitte Singapore in the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Sustainability Committee, driving the awareness and capability building at all levels with the focus on Boards and executive leadership.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Helping HK companies successfully establish their Sustainability transformation journeys

Christine Lau joined HKEX in 2016. She has been working in the Policy and Secretariat Services of the Listing Division, and has been involved in HKEX’s listing policy initiatives in relation to corporate governance and environmental, social and governance matters in recent years. Prior to joining HKEX, Ms. Lau was a senior associate practicing corporate and securities law in Hong Kong with a leading international law firm. Ms. Lau graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a bachelor’s degree in Laws, and is a qualified lawyer in Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

– Use mass public transport/car pooling
– Shop in physical stores instead of online where possible to reduce packaging
– Delete emails to reduce storage space taken up on servers, so that less power is needed to power the server

Shawn is a Director at WTW based in Hong Kong working in the Work & Rewards business. He brings nearly two decades of consulting experiences in various rewards-related areas, especially in executive compensation, focusing on Asia. Before joining WTW, Shawn has been a Principal consultant at another global management consulting firm and worked as an in-house consultant across Asia for one of the world largest insurance companies.

Shawn is a Certified Compensation Professional and a regular speaker at Financial Times Non-Executive Director Programme. He holds a Bachelor degree in Economics from the Renmin University of China and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Oxford.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Each year help at least 3 new companies to include ESG-related measures in their incentive plans.

Mr Simmonds is responsible for CLP Group strategic planning and the strategy agenda as well as driving the Group’s sustainability agenda and ensuring that it is embedded into the business.

He is also responsible for managing the investments and ventures that help support CLP’s growth strategy, the Group’s investments in Taiwan Region and Thailand and the Group’s property development activities.

In addition, Mr Simmonds is the Group General Counsel of CLP Holdings, responsible for the provision of legal, corporate secretarial and insurance services across the Group.

Mr Simmonds is a Director of various subsidiary companies** and affiliated companies+ of the CLP Group.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Sustainability becoming more widely recognized as a driver of value rather than simply a cost.

Mr.Albert Lau is Co-founder and CEO of EPRO Advance Technology Ltd. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, and a minor in Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002. After graduation, he worked extensively in the field of energy and environment, ranging from silicon material synthesis, solid state hydrogen, photovoltaic as well as water systems. Albert is the co-inventor of several families of patents filed and granted in major countries.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Support HK construct industry for realizing the implementation of hydrogen power plants

Curtis gained his engineering background from Imperial College London with a focus on renewable energy. As Head of Strategy at Zemission, Curtis drives the development and implementation of hydrogen technology. Previously, he led the implementation of Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered EV charger, which extracts hydrogen from towngas. Additionally, Curtis serves as Director of PADEL+, the first padel club in Hong Kong. With a background in engineering consultancy, Curtis is committed to advancing sustainable energy technologies.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Curtis hopes to see Hong Kong accelerate the adoption of hydrogen and green hydrogen projects in 2024–2025. He envisions increased use of alternative fuels in electricity generation and the launch of pilot projects focused on decentralized power generation. These steps would significantly advance the city’s sustainability and energy resilience.

Crystal GENG Yichen

Asia ESG Research Lead, BNP Paribas Asset Management
Crystal joined the ESG research team of BNPP AM in the beginning of 2023 and focusing on ESG integration in all asset classes and research in Asia. She is responsible for conducting localized ESG research and engagement under BNPP AM’s global ESG framework. Crystal is also responsible for implementing the global sustainability strategy with our Asian business partners such as JVs.
She has 10+ years diverse sustainability experience. Preciously she was the Principle ESG expert and head of ESG Strategy in Ping An Insurance Group. Crystal has also worked in EY as ESG consultant, S&P Global as the Head of China ESG solution. She has participated in establishment of several ESG regulations in China and overseas.
Crystal holds MBA in Finance from Cornell and Tsinghua University. She graduated from National University of Singapore, majoring in sustainable development.

Cynthia Tchikoltsoff is the Head of Global Trade Solutions, Transaction Banking Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Cynthia oversees the growth and deepening of the bank’s trade franchise in Asia Pacific, which covers traditional trade and supply chain financing for international MNCs and Asian corporates.

Prior to her current role, Cynthia was Head of Supply Chain Management, where she led a team of experts who assist corporate clients in Asia Pacific to optimise their working capital, balance sheet and cash flows, by putting in place receivables, payables and inventory management programmes. She also drove the sustainability initiative for Transaction Banking Asia Pacific, supporting the commercial acceleration and continued development of the bank’s sustainability offering.

Cynthia is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in financial supply chain management across three continents, having held various positions with BNP Paribas in Paris, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Cynthia holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Strategy from Sciences-Po Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) and a Bachelor of Arts from the Hong Kong University.

As Head of Sustainability for BNP Paribas Transaction Banking APAC, Eric oversees the origination of sustainable finance transactions and development of the sustainability practice for the region, in particular helping large corporate clients on sustainable supply chain and sustainable trade.

Prior to joining BNP Paribas, Eric spent most of his career leading large business transformation programmes in various industries, including financing services, airline and banking across the Asia region. He holds a Master’s degree in Management, Auditing & Advisory from Paris Dauphine University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Greater public private collaboration to accelerate and materialize ESG commitments working with corporate clients and partners.

Iyla is a second-year student at the University of Hong Kong studying a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, with a focus in Sustainability and Politics. Iyla previously studied at United World College Thailand, founding an environmental advocacy and beach cleaning organization and working on a provincial plastic-bag ban alongside the Phuket government. Through the youth-led organization, she managed and curated events to educate others about the importance of waste management to combat plastic pollution. Now, Iyla is a member of the NESS events team, collaborating on events such as the BEC x NESS Green Jobs Fair and Hong Kong Climate Emergency Summit, promoting climate literacy and career pathways in sustainability for Hong Kong youth.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

Overconsumption is a huge issue in Hong Kong, leading to excess waste and pollution. Recent trips to Sai Kung’s remote beaches have left me devastated, white sand barely visible underneath mounds of washed-up plastic waste. While ocean currents can transport others’ waste to our shores, it is a harsh reminder that disposal of waste does not equate to disappearance. While I am excited to see the potential impact of the new MSW charging scheme, I hope to see not only greater awareness about the volume of waste we produce individually, but for corporations to take responsibility for the waste they enable. I hope to see an accelerated transition towards low-impact, biodegradable packaging for businesses, and an increasing effort to prioritise environmentally conscious production to reduce stress on landfills.

Pranati is an penultimate year Economics student, also pursuing a minor in sustainability, looking work within the field of Sustainable finance.

Through her capacity at NESS she has hosted a public policy workshop at HKU during Hong Kong Climate Emergency Summit 2024 and also a skills-building and networking session in collaboration with LinkedIn. Her involvement within NESS spans through many more of NESS’ educational and community building events as well – she is passionate about bridging the gap between youth, corporates and governments to further our environmental pursuits.

My sustainability goals for 2024:

1. Increased issuance of Sustainability Linked Loans and Bonds by financial institutions and corporates to finance their transition plans to Net-zero
2. Gaining momentum in the clean energy realm following Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus.
3. An effective and educational roll-out of the waste management scheme to limit the use of single use plastics and their harmful effects

C F Leung is the Director – Operations at the Business Environment Council. With over 25 years of experience, CF has played a pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives across the city.

In his current role at BEC, CF oversees a diverse portfolio of projects that span green building consultancy, energy and carbon auditing, waste management and auditing, award programs, funding initiatives, ESG strategy development, and stakeholder/tenant engagement. He is also a frequent speaker, delivering training to a wide range of audiences, from university students to senior management of corporations.

CF’s technical expertise and strategic leadership have been instrumental in guiding both public and private sector organisations towards environmentally responsible practices and net zero goals.

CF Leung 是商界環保協會的營運總監。 憑藉超過 25 年的經驗，CF 在推動香港的可持續發展措施方面擔當了關鍵角色。
於商界環保協會任職期間，CF 監督多元化的項目組合，包括綠色建築顧問、能源與碳審計、廢物管理與審計、獎勵及資助計劃、ESG 策略制定以及持份者/租戶參與。他亦經常擔任演講者，為從大學生到企業高級管理層的廣泛受眾提供培訓。
CF 的專業知識和策略領導力在引導公共和私營機構實踐環保責任和實現淨零目標方面發揮核心作用。

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Together, we are strong in the net zero journey.

我的2024可持續發展目標：

我們共同努力，在淨零旅程中變得更加強大。

Lynn has more than two decades of combined consultancy and in-house communications and marketing experience across Asia and is passionate about helping brands tell responsible and compelling stories.

She has worked with business and public sector leaders across strategic comms, brand marketing, investor relations, stakeholder engagement and employee comms across a wide range of issues including but not limited to purpose and sustainability, corporate direction, social impact strategies and initiatives, crisis management, and M&A comms.

At The Purpose Business, her focus is on working with leaders on their sustainability communications and messaging, and is on the team spearheading Purpose programmes.

She is currently based in Hong Kong where she has lived for over 18 years.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Businesses moving beyond mere compliance and transforming their business models to be a purpose-driven organisation.
2. Business leaders pushing for the activation of purpose-driven governance and leading the way to evolve business as a force for good.

Pat is committed to promoting holistic well-being within individuals and within the society. At TPB, this means helping businesses in their sustainability journey to make realistic and measurable impacts.

A natural communicator, Pat is quick at establishing rapport with internal and external stakeholders, clients and colleagues to build trusted relationships. She has successfully transited these skills from a big corporate environment to holding key roles in boutique consultancies where she quickly grasps client’s business issues to provide insightful and practical solutions.

Pat has over 20 years of experience in marketing communications and sales. Pat is a business graduate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and is bilingual in English and Chinese.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Revised waste management plan after the shelving of the municipal waste scheme.
2. Wider awareness in business sectors, including SMEs, of the value of being a purpose-driven business, beyond bottom-line focus and financial metrics. And more cases of effective change implementation, leading to greater cross-sector alignments and commitment to change

Outi is a sustainability strategist focused on driving action towards impact and has spent over 14 years in (Southeast) Asia facilitating socially, economically and environmentally transformative business solutions.

She has an extensive background spearheading purpose-driven programmes for multinational corporations, government agencies and social investors in areas of strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships, ESG strategies and project development, global event coordination and in sustainability communications.

Originally from Finland, Outi identifies as a global native who is currently settled in Singapore.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. Leverage the cultural and historical heritage of what makes Hong Kong unique to drive more action for impact across communities
2. Businesses harnessing the power of their past and respecting the context in which they operate; discovering and articulating what they stand for to drive their growth strategy
3. Business leaders realising and activating their influence to evolve business as a force for good

Matt brings a unique blend of expertise in business development, relationship management and sales operations to the TPB team.

With a career spanning 10 years, Matthew has honed his skills across multiple sectors and geographies, combining his professional experience with a strong educational background in environmental science. His deep understanding of both the business and environmental fields positions him as a versatile and knowledgeable professional, capable of driving significant impact.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Bournemouth in the UK and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from The University of Hong Kong as well as being an Accredited BEAM Affiliate and PADI Open Water Scuba Diver.

Furthermore, Matt is a voluntary director at The Tai Tam Tuk Foundation, a small environmental conservation NGO in Hong Kong and a member of the Hong Kong Marine Protection Alliance, a working policy group advocating to increase Marine Protected Areas in Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

1. An increased use of Nature-based solutions (NbS); such as urban reforestation.
2. Enchanted restoration of marine ecosystems and increase Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to 30% of local waters.
3. More effective waste management and reduction to combat Hong Kong’s waste crisis.

Wander is a senior executive with 25+ years management experience in businesses and NGOs in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Wander leads Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden as Executive Director, where he and his team of 250+ staff work on biodiversity, wildlife rehabilitation, organic farming, reforestation, sustainable living and holistic education with the mission to harmonize our (human) relationship with nature.

Furthermore, Wander is business advisor of and impact investor in social enterprises in Africa and the Netherlands, related to poverty alleviation and agricultural transition.

Wander has a master’s degree Development Geography and Economics with as main subject: ‘Why are some countries rich and others poor?’ and what can we do about it! Specifically, how can we change our current economic model and human behavior to better live within the ecological boundaries of the earth.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To make Nature the most important stakeholder in any (re)development plan for Hong Kong.

Sophia Zhu is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in strategic governance, environmental sustainability, and organisational growth. As the Special Advisor of Development and Strategy at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG), she leverages her expertise to advance conservation efforts, drive innovative approaches to protecting biodiversity, and work with corporations to integrate these principles into their business strategies.

With a passion for integrating science, art, and philosophy, Sophia brings a holistic perspective to understanding and safeguarding our natural world. Her experience spans both the corporate and non-profit sectors, allowing her to bridge the gap between business imperatives and environmental stewardship.

Previously, as Managing Director and Head of Compliance Testing APAC at Citigroup, Sophia built and led a regional compliance team, introduced climate risk management frameworks, and spearheaded transformative organizational changes. Her work in the financial sector provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities businesses face in adopting sustainable practices.

Sophia also serves as a Trustee at the Croucher Foundation, where she has led governance reforms and provided strategic direction. Her expertise in trust-based philanthropy and stakeholder engagement has been instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving impactful change.

At KFBG, Sophia combines her strategic planning skills, environmental knowledge, and leadership experience to further the organization’s mission of nature conservation and sustainable living. She bridges corporate sustainability goals with practical conservation efforts, enhancing the impact of KFBG’s initiatives.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Corporations start to engage in proactive biodiversity enhancement and habitat restoration work.

Augusta Nichols-Even has 25 years of experience in technology start-ups, coupled with a foray into urban farming and green roofs.

She is the COO and founder of OneSeed, a technology company working on funding forest restoration projects through everyday business actions taken by consumers and employees, leveraging technology to connect business users with reforestation projects and layer in transparency and accountability.

Previously, Augusta was the VP of Product Management for Aptiv.io, a sales intelligence software, and before that the Director of Brand, Marketing and Partnerships for Green City Growers, an urban farming company. OneSeed is the merging of these two passions, technology and sustainability. The goal: put technology to work fostering environmental stewardship in everyday life.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Help create a stronger connection to environmental stewardship in Hong Kong, a city with some of the easiest access to nature.

– Cleaner hiking trails
– Cleaner beaches and ocean water

In generating broader awareness, simple actions can become a tidal wave of collective impact. One simple action: carrying out whatever is carried in, preferrably in the form of re-usable containers and biodegradable materials, every member of this community can become a steward of the natural wonders that surround us.

Ray has 15 years experience in technology and startups. Having started his career as an auditor he was fascinated by the world of tech and soon began getting involved in the space.

Ray is CEO at OneSeed which is a fusion of two of his passions – technology and trees. OneSeed is helping to restore forests and landscapes globally by integrating tree planting into marketing and communications campaigns for their clients.

Prior to OneSeed, Ray was founder of a RegTech company called Emotics which used AI to monitor engagement with online training. He previously co-founded a content marketing platform called Mintent, which was used by global brands and agencies to manage their content creation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

• Cleaner beaches and water.
• Decarbonisation of energy production.
• Food waste collection.

Aaron Minnick has over a decade of professional experience in restoration and conservation, having significantly contributed to the missions of the World Resources Institute (WRI) and One Tree Planted. At WRI, Aaron was instrumental in developing Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition and establishing TerraFund for AFR100 in partnership with the Bezos Earth Fund.

As Director of Strategic Partnerships at Eden: People+Planet, Aaron builds on his past experiences, finding opportunities for collaboration and partnership, helping build a global forest landscape restoration movement.

Aaron holds an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a BS in International Business from The College of New Jersey.

Mr. Dennis Wu has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry and 10 years of experience in sustainable development. He mainly focuses on green and healthy buildings, environmental consultancy and sustainability advisory. Currently, Mr. Wu is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of AEC Group, Founding President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Co-Chair of Green and Sustainable Private Equity Working Group under Hong Kong Green Finance Association, Co-Chair of Hong Kong Private Equity Finance Association, a member of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Working Group, and a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) member.

Mr. Wu is also the Founder and CEO of AEC Capital Group focusing on sustainable finance, real estate and investment management. He is currently serving as a member of Environment and Sustainability Committee under Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a co-opted member of Infrastructure Rating System Committee of Hong Kong Green Building Council and a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. He is also a Co-Chair of Green and Sustainable Private Equity Working Group under Hong Kong Green Finance Association and a Co-Chair of Hong Kong Private Equity Finance Association. Outside Hong Kong, he contributes to Net Zero Readiness Framework development as WorldGBC Asia Pacific Net Zero Collaborator.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Embracing Sustainability in Hong Kong

I am passionate about driving sustainability efforts in Hong Kong. My aspiration is to see the city transition towards net-zero carbon generation, leveraging the benefits of green financing, green technology, climate technology, and carbon technology.

Digitizing the ESG Discipline

The digitization of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) discipline is undoubtedly the future direction. As we seek ways to preserve our environment and secure a sustainable future, this shift is crucial.

Harnessing AI & ChatGPT for ESG Data Analytics

To promote knowledge sharing in ESG big data technology, analysis management, and crisis management, I propose a Carbon, ESG, and Sustainability-AI & ChatGPT Big Data Analytic Platform solution. This platform will enhance carbon neutrality ratings among target stakeholders in the business community, aligning with the growing trends in AI and ChatGPT-powered big data analytics.