Caroline Cheng is the co-founder of award-winning Yi Design and is dedicated to finding a circular solution for ceramic waste.

She is an artist and curator who has promoted Chinese ceramic arts for decades, earning renown in China and worldwide. Her work is included in the collections of the British Museum, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, etc.

Cheng received the “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the American National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in 2014 and the Japan Good Design Award for Community Development in 2020.

Caroline Cheng is also the owner of the world-renowned Pottery Workshop in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Jingdezhen

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Cut down household and transportation carbon emissions by 20% in 2025.
2. Zero waste in households, eliminate 50% plastic products and packaging. Compost organic waste for fertilizing the farmland in Hong Kong.
3. Use recycled products rather than mining raw materials for new products.
4. Research alternative solutions to use clean technology materials rather than cement.

Mr. John Fiorino, based out of Malaga, Spain, heads the technical/R&D and the international departments within Krystaline Technology S.A. John is currently overseeing the development of various eco related solutions utilizing a unique approach focused on concrete’s own natural hydration abilities to provided increased durability, strength, and to self healing. These benefits allow for an improved concrete life span beyond concrete’s normal abilities while completely eliminating the need for environmentally unfriendly membrane systems. The sustainability benefits alone will result in a reduction in the carbon footprint.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

That Hong Kong continues to improve the quality of life by advancing with sustainable concrete solutions.

Dr. Howard Ku is a dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in industrial automation, contributing to technological advancements. Holding a DBA, MSc in AI & Data Science, and an MBA, he combines technical expertise with practical business insights. Howard focuses on developing AI-integrated LED energy-saving solutions, aiming to create smart, sustainable innovations that address energy challenges. Committed to environmental progress, he works to deliver thoughtful, eco-friendly technologies, using his skills to foster a greener future.

Mostafa Monira Firdouse is a sustainability strategist and ESG consultant with over a decade of experience in climate finance, carbon valuation, and inclusive business transformation. As the CEO and Founder of Carbon Valuation Services Limited, she leads efforts to help organizations monetize carbon reduction, manage ESG risks, and align with global sustainability goals.

She has advised governments, development agencies, and financial institutions across more than 30 regional projects, focusing on energy efficiency, green buildings, water, and agribusiness. Her work emphasizes empowering women-led SMEs, promoting carbon-conscious decision-making, and integrating sustainability into everyday business practices.

“Sustainability isn’t a side project—it’s a mindset shift. When we rethink how we work, we unlock new value for people, planet, and performance.”
— Mostafa Monira Firdouse

Join us as she leads a dynamic session designed to challenge assumptions, inspire innovation, and equip you with actionable strategies for a more sustainable work future.

Anu is a highly accomplished finance and sustainability leader renowned for her strategic insight and commitment to driving commercial success. With over a decade of experience, she has consistently delivered impactful initiatives across various industries, enhancing organizational performance while promoting sustainability.

Anu’s career is marked by her expertise in advising organizations on critical sustainability initiatives. She specializes in conducting comprehensive carbon footprint assessments, helping businesses understand and mitigate their environmental impact. Her proficiency in setting ambitious net-zero targets has empowered numerous organizations to align their operations with global sustainability goals.

In addition to her advisory role, Anu excels in strategic decarbonization planning. She collaborates closely with stakeholders to develop actionable roadmaps that facilitate the transition to low-carbon operations. Her ability to integrate financial strategies with sustainability objectives not only drives profitability but also fosters long-term resilience in a rapidly changing market.

Through her leadership, Anu has successfully championed initiatives that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enhance brand reputation and stakeholder engagement. Her commitment to sustainable development is unwavering, as she continues to advocate for practices that create lasting value for both businesses and the planet.

In her free time, Anu enjoys mentoring emerging leaders in the field, sharing her knowledge, and inspiring the next generation of finance and sustainability professionals.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Aim to significantly reduce waste by adopting a zero-waste lifestyle, focusing on reusing.
2. Start a small garden on my balcony.

Richard Bourne is the Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) and a member of the Senior Leadership team at EcoVadis. Over his 16-year tenure, Richard has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s sustainability network, significantly contributing to the growth of its global rated network, which now includes over 150,000 companies. His leadership has been instrumental in engaging both requesting and rated companies, promoting sustainable business practices across SMEs and large corporations alike. Richard’s expertise continues to shape the future of sustainability in the APJ region and beyond.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Fostering transparent collaboration between the public and private sectors.
2. Making sustainability practical and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses.
3. Moving from promises to progress.

Joey Lau currently serves as the Sustainable Development Manager at Swire Properties, one of the leading property developers in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Her role involves providing strategic advice around implementation of the company’s sustainable development strategy and is heavily involved in managing responses for a wide range of sustainability indices.

She has over 10 years of experience in sustainability and has been engaged in different roles and sectors, from consultancy to in-house; serving in long-standing conglomerates and top real estate developers. Her roles allowed her to develop extensive experience around GHG accounting and management, environmental target setting, nature and biodiversity impact assessment, supply chain ESG, sustainability reporting, environmental impact assessment, green building certification and climate risk assessment.

Valerie Wang is the Senior Sustainability Solution Consultant at EcoVadis, a purpose-driven company partnering with global customer base to drive positive impact in the supply chain through trusted data and robust supplier risk & engagement intelligence.

In her role, Valerie guides businesses to strategize and maximize EcoVadis’ solution suite value for each customer’s specific use cases and objectives. Her passion and main focus areas are modern slavery, living wage, and Scope 3 value chain emissions.

Prior to her current role, Valerie worked as a Senior Sustainability Analyst and Team Lead focusing on labor and human rights Ratings methodology and engagement with the rated companies.

Valerie obtained Master’s Degree in Sustainability and Social Innovation from HEC Paris.

Aiman Ali is the Global Head of Sustainability for Product Certification business at BSI.
He is also a BSI certified GHG Professional and Practitioner responsible for sustainability portfolio for BSI.

Aiman brings a blend of technical know-how in health, safety, and risk and commercial experience of 10+ years to support clients globally to embark on sustainability journey.
Join Aiman at the upcoming ReThink for a sharing on BSI sustainability schemes on carbon footprint, carbon neutrality, and circularity.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Increased availability of information and education on how APAC manufacturers can reduce their carbon footprint.
2. Uptake in independent certification to carbon standards such as ISO 14064 ISO and 14068-1 to ensure sustainability claims stand up to scrutiny.
3. BSI can provide support for those exporting products, and wanting to comply to local HKFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards for example.

Dion leads Mott MacDonald’s Climate and Sustainability advisory services in Asia, delivering projects across multiple sectors for public and private Clients.

As a designer focusing in sustainable design, Dion advocates for low carbon solutions in city planning, new build and existing asset portfolio conserving resources while enhancing the overall spatial and environmental quality. They hold project director and project manager roles for sustainability framework, green certification, building performance and carbon management strategy coordinating between various specialist consultants to achieve the project’s sustainability goals.

Erica Colson is an experienced marketing leader specialising in the intersection of sustainability, certification and commercial growth. With a background in psychology and a passion for human behaviour, Erica brings a unique perspective to sustainability marketing, crafting strategies that resonate with both technical and commercial audiences. A seasoned international speaker and facilitator, she draws on real-world case studies, including brands securing major retail listings, improving tender success, and meeting ESG buyer criteria across the UK, Europe and APAC, to demonstrate how verified sustainability claims can unlock competitive advantage in regulated markets. At ReThink HK, Erica will explore how data-driven certification enables climate leadership, market access and business resilience in an era of rising stakeholder expectations. Her insights are shaped by global client collaborations and a strong understanding of the commercial power of credible climate action.

 My Sustainability Goals for 2025

• Collaboration throughout the supply chain and across sectors to drive innovation, facilitating more sustainable manufacturing practices.
• Alignment of international objectives to support a sustainability ecosystem that transcends boarders.
• Leading brands making the most of their sustainability achievements, marketing these credentials to offer consumers the choice to support sustainable products and services.

Orwell is a leader at BD8 Ecoplastics, who are looking to reduce the environmental impact of lenses in eyewear industry with the innovative use of sustainable materials.

Pooi Funn MOONG is Director for Asia Pacific and leads A4S activities in the region, including the Asia Pacific Chapter of the A4S CFO Leadership Network and supporting CFOs and finance teams to embed sustainability.

Prior to joining A4S, Pooi Funn was at Deloitte professional services and assisting organisations on reporting, internal controls, business processes, risk management and governance. She has worked with a wide range of organisations in the global financial services industry, has held regional roles and led complex projects involving cross-border and cross-functional teams in the UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Pooi Funn is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Elizabeth is a chartered accountant and sustainability professional with over 20 years of cross-industry experience working in consultancy and in-house roles covering Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

At A4S, she is responsible for the development and implementation of knowledge and technical programmes, including the A4S Nature Guidance series and the A4S Academy for accounting and finance professionals. Her experience spans across sustainability/ESG strategy formulation, governance and management practices, and reporting and communications.

She has led various learning and development programmes on sustainability/ESG for corporates and finance professionals and managed large-scale environmental and social impact projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Ir Harry LAI, BBS is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, which strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong with a view to raising green building awareness by engaging the government, the industry and the public, and developing practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique situation.

Ir LAI is a chartered engineer, fellow member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK. He is the Adjunct Professor of the School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong and the Research Institute for Smart Energy, Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience in driving ESG and sustainability leadership especially for real estate sector in Asia Pacific. He has managed carbon reduction and sustainability program for corporate clients and investors across Asia, with project experience including Greater China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippine, Thailand and Malaysia.

As the Director of ESG Advisory for Colliers in Asia, Andrew leads a professional team in providing ESG investing advisory services for clients such as REITs, occupiers, developers, banks and fund managers across all asset types. The projects that Andrew delivered has saved over 120 GWh of electricity up-to-today. Andrew has advised or managed decarbonization projects such as major air-conditioning system retrofit, lighting upgrade and redesign, renewable energy system, green roof, building automation and control system.

Andrew current focus is to accelerate investors success by futureproofing their investment with robust ESG consideration, stakeholders engagement and technology application. With the technical knowledge and countless of experience, Andrew is able to offer the most cost-effective solution and maximize the result to drive decarbonization with positive cash flow.

Andrew has professional training or accreditation for engineering, building certification, carbon accounting, ESG disclosure, benchmarking and investing.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. I hope to see investors and developers focusing on long term value creation instead of short-termism
2. I also would like to see Hong Kong economy drivers come from technology advancement in sustainability

Mr. Bon Lau is a passionate advocate for environmental protection, deeply committed to driving meaningful change through sustainable practices. With a foundation in environmental science, his deep appreciation for nature and determination to tackle pressing environmental challenges inspired him to transition into the built environment as a green building professional.

Bon is a certified LEED AP, CEM, and MCIWEM. He specializes in sustainability consulting and green building certification, working closely with building owners to optimize building design and operation performance as well as secure highly regarded ratings.

As an emerging leader in the field, Bon is also recognized as a Green Building Young Leader, reflecting his dedication to advancing sustainability within the built environment.

Ir Mick Tse is the Green Building Young Leader at the Hong Kong Green Building Council. He has participated in numerous public-facing sustainability events, including Green Building Weeks, Green Transport X Building Tours, and Industry Interviews, and has hosted guided tours at landmark sites such as Swire Coca-Cola HK.

Mick is a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. He also holds credentials as a CESGA, BEAM Pro, WELL AP, and RCx Professional. As a green building expert, he has experience spanning planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as sustainability.

Currently a seasoned Senior Engineer at Hongkong Land, Mick has played a key role in securing triple platinum certifications—BEAM Plus Platinum, LEED Platinum, and WELL Platinum—across the company’s commercial portfolio in Hong Kong. He is instrumental in advancing sustainability initiatives and has led or contributed to award-winning projects recognized by various institutions. Mick is also a key contributor to sustainability reporting, decarbonization, circularity, biodiversity, and stakeholder engagement.

Kathy is a sustainability professional and the Green Building Young Leader at HKGBC, based at Buro Happold’s Hong Kong office, where she champions decarbonization and net-zero goals. As a Chartered Engineer (CEng MCIBSE), LEED AP, SITES AP, and WELL AP, trained in Hong Kong and the UK, she blends global best practices with local expertise to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions. With a mechanical engineering background, Kathy drives holistic strategies that enhance environmental performance across projects spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, prioritizing energy efficiency and sustainable design to minimize carbon footprints.

A dedicated advocate for gender diversity, Kathy promotes female empowerment in engineering, earning the Young Women in ASHRAE EmpowHERment Award at the 1st ASHRAE Women in Engineering Leadership Symposium. Through professional community engagement, she shares insights on sustainability and inclusive career paths, inspiring others. Her collaborative approach, technical expertise, and commitment to transformative change position her as a leading voice in sustainability, fostering impactful environmental and social outcomes.

Joyce is the Co-founder and Sustainability Lead at Better Futures. She drives sustainability projects and builds cross-sector partnerships to tackle complex social and environmental challenges. A firm believer in systems thinking and cross-sector cooperation, she has spearheaded initiatives in impact financing, social housing, waste reduction, and healthcare infrastructure planning.

At Better Futures, Joyce guides clients across diverse industries—including property, retail, hospitality, utilities, and investment banking—through their sustainability journeys. Her services range from awareness building and leadership training to co-creating transition strategies and implementation plans.

Drawing on over 13 years of impact consulting experience across Hong Kong, Asia, and London, Joyce brings expertise in stakeholder consultation, research, and strategy development to public and private sector organizations. She holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and an MA from Leipzig University and is passionate about empowering organizations to build a more sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Facilitate the adoption of a systems approach to corporate and societal sustainability transitions

• Go beyond carbon/climate to address nature/biodiversity, and the intersection of social and environmental challenges.
• Promote the use of systems thinking or foresight tools to foster cross-sector cooperation for more holistic solutions.

2. Promote sustainability and circularity as a sound business strategy for corporates

• Emphasize opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, innovation, and key levers of change such as supply chain engagement and technological innovation.
• Showcase good practices and case studies to demonstrate tangible benefits and inspire wider adoption.

Over the course of his 20 year corporate career in Asia, Basel Kirmani saw the lack of corporate sustainability education in the region. He started running workshops, trainings, advocacy sessions and volunteering events within his own company to improve sustainability culture across the region; not just for the sake of greenwashing, but to help future-proof the company.​​​​​

He founded Turquoise Sustainability to provide sustainability education in Hong Kong, foster a culture of sustainability in companies who are struggling with the transition, and help companies position themselves to withstand the storms to come. His offering includes The Carbon Literacy Project training, Climate Fresk and Biodiversity Collage workshops.

He holds a masters degree in chemistry from the University of Cambridge, and a range of sustainability credentials, including the Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA), GRI Certified Professional, and SASB FSA.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Sustainability being a factor in business decisions, just as much as P&L and PR.
2. Sustainability goals as well as standard KPIs included in JDs when advertising for jobs – making it evident that sustainability is everyone’s responsibility
3. Employee-led initiatives being a driver of companies reducing their carbon footprint (i.e. not initiatives led by the sustainability department)

Spencer Liu is Executive Director of the Climate Governance Initiative Hong Kong Chapter (CGI HK), a non-profit initiative dedicated to empowering board directors to exercise effective climate governance. In this role, Spencer works with business leaders and governance professionals to strengthen boardroom capabilities and embed climate oversight across Hong Kong’s corporate landscape, influencing through practical guidance, cross-sector engagement, and original research to support decision-making in the climate transition.

Beyond CGI HK, Spencer has founded Riverwood Climate Solutions, where he advises corporations and startups across Asia on climate technologies, with a focus on strategy and venture co-building in the sustainable transportation value chain. He also serves as Advisor & Director at Power Dime Inc., a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) platform helping businesses access traceable, auditable carbon-free power across global markets.

Earlier in his career, Spencer spent eight years at McKinsey & Company, where he co-led sustainability and green business building in Greater China as an Associate Partner. He is a CFA charterholder, CESGA holder, and LEED Green Associate.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Corporations continue to see climate actions as priority, with a long-term outlook on such matter

Anthony Cheung is Managing Director and Head of ESG at one of Asia’s largest multi-manager investment platforms, where he oversees ESG integration and sustainable investment strategies. With over 20 years of experience in asset management across Europe and Asia, he served at renowned institutions including Gartmore, Pictet, and BNP Paribas.

As the first Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA) in Asia, Anthony has served on the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) Supervisory Board, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Stakeholder Council, and the CFA Institute ESG Technical Committee. He contributes to climate governance as a board member of Friends of the Earth (HK) and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors.

Recognized by the 2019 Regional ESG Leader Award by Insights and Mandate, Anthony actively advocates for advancing science-based, implementable climate accounting and sustainability reporting frameworks in Asia. Anthony is a Fellow of CPA Australia and based in Hong Kong

Manshu leads the Hong Kong Chapter at the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). Building on the works by the GFANZ APAC Network, she focuses on engaging and building capacity with financial institutions across Greater China to scale transition finance to support the real economy transition to net-zero.

Before joining GFANZ, Manshu performed various roles covering programme management, market research and data analytics, at the Hong Kong Academy of Finance, Climate Bonds Initiative, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Bloomberg. Manshu holds a master’s degree in Financial Analysis from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and bachelor’s degrees in Science and Commerce from the University of Ottawa, Canada.

Manshu is now based in Hong Kong. She is fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese.

Pooi Funn MOONG is Director for Asia Pacific and leads A4S activities in the region, including the Asia Pacific Chapter of the A4S CFO Leadership Network and supporting CFOs and finance teams to embed sustainability.

Prior to joining A4S, Pooi Funn was at Deloitte professional services and assisting organisations on reporting, internal controls, business processes, risk management and governance. She has worked with a wide range of organisations in the global financial services industry, has held regional roles and led complex projects involving cross-border and cross-functional teams in the UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

Pooi Funn is a Fellow Chartered Accountant, member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

Suki has 10 years of experience in sustainability consulting, stakeholder engagement, and policy research. Currently at BEC, Suki leads research initiatives related to climate change and energy transition, including BEC’s Climate Change Business Forum, Net-zero Carbon Charter and sectoral energy transition research projects.

Previously, Suki worked with a range of clients across different sectors on sustainability issues in the US and Hong Kong. Her responsibilities included researching international renewable energy policies and developing ESG strategies. She also worked in private equity and venture capital. She has actively participated in international climate change negotiations and policy development, such as COP21.

Suki holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University, and an MBA degree from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Ms Cody Leong is a Senior Officer on the Policy & Research team at BEC, where she facilitates and leads initiatives under the Climate Change Business Forum Advisory Group. Her responsibilities include managing various projects, including the BEC Net-zero Carbon Charter and the BEC Carbon Disclosure Programme, as well as report writing and providing support for other initiatives. Prior to her current role, Cody worked as a Sustainability and Workplace Health and Safety Coordinator in the hospitality sector in Australia. In that capacity, she developed and assisted the Management Team in implementing sustainability policies, plans, initiatives, and programmes while actively engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Alexandre Levy is a seasoned sustainability professional with 23 years in Greater China (mandarin fluent). Alex and his team has held 300+ workshops about climate change and impact reduction. Specializing in supply chain and carbon footprint analysis, Alex also deploys in Asia workshops about biodiversity, digital economy impact and circular economy.

Alex is a trained carbon accountant (GHG protocol), Climate Fresk trainer, ex-VP of the French chamber of commerce in China (CCIFT) and a French Foreign Trade Advisor since 2014 (appointed by the French Prime Minister).

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Keep my personal carbon footprint below 5 tons of CO2e

Dr. Sujata S. Govada is an award-winning, qualified urban designer, certified urban planner and registered architect in India with over 35 years of experience having worked on a diverse range of projects in Hong Kong, US, Philippines, India and the region. She is the CEO and Managing Director of UDP International, an award winning global boutique practice based in Hong Kong since 1994, with representative offices in San Francisco, and Hyderabad, India. UDP International has won 16 major planning and design awards including Central Harbourfront Master Plan, Graham Street Urban Regeneration Alternate Proposal, Harbourfront Connectivity Study in Hong Kong, the Clark Green City Master Plan in the Philippines, Naya Dharavi Master Plan and IT Master Plan in India. UDP International is Innovative by Design leveraging award- winning smart and sustainable design and planning with a collaborative place-making approach with a focus on People, Place and Planet. Some of her recent and current projects include Kai Tak Sports Park and Smart Cultural Precinct @ Central in Hong Kong; large waterfront master planning projects in the Philippines and Balanced land use plan for a Marina District in the US; and the ADB Metro Rail TOD Project in Bengaluru and Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines for Amaravati in India.

Dr. Govada is the Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation (ISU) which she set up in 2014 in Hong Kong. She has undertaken Smart City Research leading to the Hong Kong sections in Springer publications “Smart City Smart Economy” (2016), “E- Democracy” (2017), “Smart Metropolitan Region” (2018), “Smart Environment for Smart Cities” (2019), “Smart Living for Smart Cities (2020) and Smart Mega Cities” (2021) edited by Prof. T.M.V Kumar. ISU has also undertaken local initiatives such as the Smart Cultural Precinct (SCP) engaging the local community with a vision to develop a walkable Cultural Precinct in Central, Hong Kong. Over the last two years Dr. Govada has been involved with Ar. Sergeijs and his team in the Rebuilding Cities Workshop and was instrumental in making it an international workshop getting universities in Hong Kong, India and the US to participate as well. She has gained a reputation as a thought leader in shaping smart, sustainable, resilient, liveable and walkable communities and cities around the world.

In 2025, Dr. Govada was teaching as Part-time Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Urban Design & Regional Planning Program of City University of Hong Kong. Prior to this, as an Adjunct Associate Professor, at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr. Govada taught courses and studios as part of the master’s program in Urban Design that she also helped to start. She also was Assistant Professor at Urban Planning at the Department of Urban Planning and Design, the Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, teaching part time in the master’s programs in Urban Design and Planning. She was also a Global Trustee of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and was an Exco Member as well as the 2015 President of the Hong Kong Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Hong Kong). She was also the Founding Vice President of the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD), which she was primarily responsible in setting up. Dr. Govada was also a former representative of the Harbourfront Commission in Hong Kong instrumental in the enhancing the Hong Kong harboufront. Dr. Govada was also an advisor for World Bank on their Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Study focused on design, planning, development, implementation and scaling up of TOD based developments around the world.

Dandan (Queenie) Huang is a qualified urban designer (HKIUD), specialized in Landscape Design, Urban Design, Architecture, and related spatial design. She holds double Master’s Degrees and double Bachelor’s Degrees in Design, including MSc in Urban Design from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, MSc in Art Design from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), China, Bachelor in Architecture, and in Artistic Design from HUST, China. Queenie is a Sr. Landscape and Urban Design Designer at UDP International. As part of UDP International team she was the lead designer for the award winning competition entries including HKHS Prosperous Garden – International Play Space Design (2020) in Hong Kong and the Streets for People Competition (2021) in India.

Queenie has 10 years professional experience working on a diverse range of projects within varied context and scales. She provided inputs in master planning, landscape design & urban design, interior & exhibition design, and project coordination & management. She has contributed to multiple projects in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the region. Previous design and planning projects include Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines for Amaravati in India; large waterfront master planning projects for tourism, hospitality, mixed-used new town developments in Philippines; Hangzhou Qiantang Smart City Urban Design project for the Government in Mainland China; and planning projects in Hong Kong as well.

Queenie is an active member of the Institute for Sustainable Urbanisation (ISU). She is experienced in organising workshops to engage the local community. As the coordinator, she has been involved in Smart Cultural Precinct@Central (SCP); HKDC BODW CityProg – SCP Playroom@Central; “WELL • BEING Estate Festival” – Playroom@Estates; Facade Artwork Workshop for Expansion of Hong Kong Science Museum; and other ongoing community projects in Hong Kong.

Roger Wu is currently a Director in the Hong Kong Design Centre. As an architect qualified in the UK, Roger has worked on international projects located in China, Algeria, Italy, Russia, Turkey, UK, USA, Hong Kong and other cities in China. As Executive Director of Haw Par Music Foundation between 2014 and 2022, Roger oversaw the revitalisation, management, programming and operations of Haw Par Music – a centre for cross-culture exchange through music, heritage and the arts based in former Haw Par Mansion in Tai Hang, Hong Kong. In recent years, Roger has also curated art and design related exhibitions and biennales in London, New York, Eindhoven, Hong Kong, Macau and various cities in China. Roger teaches in Hong Kong University’s MSc in Conservation, HKU Space’s (in collaboration with Central Saint Martin’s, London) MA in Art and Cultural Enterprise and City University of Hong Kong MSc in Urban Design. Roger also Co-founded Lion Rock Heritage Foundation, a non-profit focusing on the revitalisation of heritage buildings in Hong Kong for the benefit of neighbourhood communities.

Matthew is the Founder and Managing Director of BaseCreate.com, a multidisciplinary branding and marketing agency with offices in Asia Pacific. With two decades of experience working with both startups and large corporations, he brings a brand growth mindset to every branding project.

Jeanne Lim is the Founder and CEO of beingAI Corporation, a company building the future of engagement and value creation, with its artificially intelligent agents (AI beings®) transforming how people connect, decide, and act, and its shared ownership platform expanding access to assets.

Jeanne has over 25 years of experience in business management and technology marketing and is the former CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of Hanson Robotics, where she played a key role in creating and building the brand of Sophia the Robot. She has held senior marketing leadership positions at technology companies including Apple, Dell, Cisco, and Danaher. At Apple, Jeanne served in product management, marketing management, and business management roles and launched some of the company’s most groundbreaking products in Asia Pacific.

Jeanne is a Board Member and Chairperson of the Advisory Board for The Cathy Ann Hall Sphere Foundation, a Founding Member and Advisory Board Member of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Hong Kong and the board sponsor of its Responsible AI sub-committee, and a member of the GenAI User Committee at Hong Kong University. She is an advocate for the startup ecosystem, contributing as an angel investor, advisor, mentor, and judge for startup competitions.

Jeanne holds a Ph.D. in Integrated and Holistic Health, an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a certified yoga instructor and lifelong student of its philosophy, having completed Georg Feuerstein’s five-year Traditional Yoga Studies program.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Reduce Microplastic Pollution

Hong Kong should aim to significantly reduce microplastic leakage into its marine and urban environments. This can include banning or phasing out microbeads in consumer products, strengthening wastewater treatment to capture microplastics, and introducing stricter regulations on plastic packaging.

2. Reduce Food Waste

Hong Kong generates over 3,000 tons of food waste daily. Possible programs include mandatory food waste separation in businesses, subsidies for food redistribution programs,. Restaurants and supermarkets can also be incentivized to donate surplus food.

3: Transition To Electric Public Transport

Hong Kong’s public transport system is efficient but transitioning buses, minibuses, and taxis to electric or hydrogen-powered vehicles could greatly reduce air pollution and carbon emissions. A target could be for public transport fleet to be 50% zero-emission in the next 10 years.

Dr. Johnson Lau is the Lead Expert in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Innovation, and Database Development at Unibloom, a Climate & Financial Data & Simulation platform aligned with SBTi. With deep expertise in translating science into actionable sustainability strategies, Johnson leads science-based solutions and develops LCA methodologies to help companies simulate sustainability targets, evaluate emission reduction initiatives, and prioritize actions with both environmental and financial impact in mind.

Johnson is also responsible for enhancing Unibloom’s database capacities, eliminating data gaps, and modeling emissions grounded in ISO 14040/14044 standards. By applying regionalised data rather than global averages, he equips companies with more precise insights to guide low-risk decision-making. His scientific rigor enables him to identify key hotspots across value chains, empowering organisations to act on sustainability initiatives that maximize ROI while meeting regulatory and climate goals.

Prior to joining Unibloom, Johnson earned an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) from the University of Nottingham and a Master of Engineering (MEng) from the University of Oxford. He is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and has extensive experience of conducting research for the bioenergy and agricultural industries. With expertise spanning regulations, system modelling, and interdisciplinary innovation, Johnson provides thought leadership that bridges technical and scientific excellence with business strategy in climate action.

Per Andersson is Sales Director at APC Logistics Sweden. Since joining APC in 2021, Per has played a key role in expanding the company’s sustainable logistics offering across the Nordic region. With a strong background in sales and customer development, he focuses on helping clients transition to climate-smart transport solutions — including the use of HVO, SAF, and carbon-offset services — while maintaining efficiency and reliability. His leadership has contributed to APC’s growing presence as a sustainability-driven logistics partner in the Nordics.

Speaker’s Sustainability Goals for 2025

• Promote increased transparency around emissions reporting and sustainable practices within the logistics sector.
• Accelerate the transition to low-emission transport through stronger collaboration between public and private sectors.
• Encourage the use of renewable fuels and intermodal transport to reduce urban traffic and emissions.

Envac from Sweden is the original inventor and leader in Pneumatic Waste Collection System “PWCS” (aka ARCS in HK). Over the 30 years of operating in Hong Kong, Envac has systems installed for Residential, Hospitals and Commercial uses. We have completed one of the most advanced system in Asia with integrated weighing function at AIRSIDE for mixed use in Kai Tak. The New Acute Hospital in Kai Tak is also going to have one of biggest system Envac has ever installed in health care for general waste and soiled linen to assure a high hygiene standard for the general publics in Hong Kong. Samy Choi is the Director of Envac in HK and he covers the company business in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.

Kim is the Senior Sustainability Manager for climate in H&M Group production with 20+ years in the fashion & apparel industry. His focus is on financing the transition to renewable electricity and the electrification of the textile industry. Convinced that the key to a quick energy transition to renewable is to fully integrate it into the business model. A special interest in spotting corporate greenwashing and the challenges companies have around not misleading their customers or consumers all while still showing progress.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
For me, there is only one goal that matters and that is of course renewable electricity. Hong Kong is currently very low. It comes down to priorities within the sustainability agenda. The climate agenda is the most urgent and climate is all about energy.

Katarina Ivarsson brings nearly two decades of experience of international business development, living and working in Hong Kong, where she has established herself as a distinguished leader in the fields of business and design.

As an award-winning business leader and designer, Katarina has led numerous high-profile Future design and research projects in Asia and Europe. Her executive roles have seen her steering initiatives for global giants such as Samsung, VISA, Kerry Logistics, Ericsson, IKEA and United Nations. Her leadership in these projects reflects her deep understanding of the intricate dynamics of both the Asian and European markets.

Katarina is passionate about community building and knowledge sharing. Since 2015, she has been a Member of the Board of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and was appointed Vice Chair of same chamber in 2020. In this capacity, she advocates strongly for doing business in Hong Kong, underlining her commitment to fostering strong business ties between Sweden and Hong Kong.

In addition to her professional achievements, Katarina is a dedicated educator. She has served as a vesting scholar at HKUST Business School and the School of Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her academic contributions are complemented by her active role as a speaker, author, and thought leader, where she shares her insights on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, future forecasting, scenario planning, and design thinking, with a particular focus on business in Asia.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025

• What I hope to see is more people embracing a sustainable lifestyle and avoiding overconsumption!
• For the city to enable habits of recycling!

Junice specialises in corporate sustainability in Asia with 20 years of public and private sector experience in China, ASEAN and Switzerland.

She currently leads Eco-Business as Managing Partner delivering ESG strategy, research and training to Asian-based clients and governments. She was Regional Director with London-based sustainability firm, Corporate Citizenship for six years. Prior to that, she was working for the Singapore and Swiss economic agencies on cleantech investments in the region.

She holds a CFA Level 4 Certificate in ESG Investing with certified credentials in GRI, SASB and TCFD, and has since trained over hundreds of professionals on ESG disclosure, sustainable finance and carbon markets.

Junice is on the external advisory committee to Airbus, as well as the advisory committee of EPD Southeast Asia specializing in lifecycle assessments.

Junice is based in Beijing, and has lived in Shanghai, Tianjin, Sydney, Austin, and Singapore.

Wan Yee has over nine years of research and consultancy experience, serving clients in various sectors in the APAC region, Europe and the Americas. She completed her PhD in environmental science on the topic of variability in the GHG footprints of crops under the European Commission’s Marie Curie industrial scholarship, led by Unilever and Radboud University. She obtained a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Switzerland and a double Bachelors in Environmental Engineering and Economics from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, in which she was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal as the top of the graduating class.

Sarah demonstrates a solid 8-year track record in leading sustainability consultancy projects end-to-end which has included ESG and climate risk assessments and resilience strategy development. With a Sustainability and Climate Risk certificate from GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals), she addresses both physical and transition climate risks in clients’ operations and value chain through scenario analysis. She holds a BSc in Environmental Management and Technology from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.