

Workshop B
Workshop B

Day 1 – Thursday 14 Sept
11:00 – 11:50
Organised by: Hong Kong Productivity Council
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Post-event Actions
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Day 2 – Friday 15 Sept
10:00 – 11:30
Alongside the current HKFRS S2 (climate-related risks & opportunities) mandate, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange shall launch a market consultation on mandating the HKFRS S1 (sustainability-related risks & opportunities) in 2027. Come join this interactive session with South Pole to help you understand how climate and sustainability risk & opportunities assessments are much more than a compliance expense, but critical decision-making tools to improve your long-term profitability.
Learnings:
- How can qualitative and quantitative climate risk & opportunities assessments be utilised for your business’ decision making?
- How can qualitative and quantitative sustainability risk & opportunities assessments be leveraged to enhance your business strategy?
Post-Event Actions:
- Review Internal Risk Assessment Practices
- Strengthen Data and Capability Readiness
- Plan for Scenario Testing and Strategy Resilience
Speakers

Sarah Park
Managing Consultant, Climate Advisory
South Pole


Sarah Park
South Pole
Managing Consultant, Climate Advisory
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.
With thanks to


South Pole
Booth A44
South Pole is the world’s leading carbon asset developer and climate consultancy. Since 2006, it has been a trusted advisor to governments, public sector organisations, and businesses on decarbonisation, and has used the power of markets to help channel climate finance to over 850 projects worldwide.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
- South Pole’s mission is to create true climate impact for all by inspiring and enabling everyone to solve climate change and enjoy the benefits of a better world.
- Our ambitious goal is to put 100+ gigatonnes of carbon back in its place—or keep it there—through collective action across governments, businesses, and communities.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Renewable Energy
- Sourcing & Supply Chain
- Sustainability Services
Legal Name: South Pole (SG) Pte. Ltd.
General Enquiry Email Address: info@southpole.com
General Business Address: 12 Marina View, Asia Square Tower 2, Level 10, Suite #10-26, 018961
Singapore
Meet our speakers:
11:45 – 13:15
An interactive event where you’ll connect with like-minded professionals while participating in a guided futures thinking session. You will be introduced to easy-to-follow techniques for envisioning and planning future scenarios—from practical tactics to long-term strategy, vision, and system-level evolution. Through hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions, participants will explore how today’s trends and uncertainties shape the future of business, society, and sustainability.
We will be joined by representatives from prominent Swedish companies across a range of sectors, who will share their visions for the future and take part in the dialogue. This session provides a space to think creatively and critically about what lies ahead, while gaining practical tools to support strategic decision-making and sustainable transformation.
Learnings:
- Understand the fundamentals of futures thinking and its relevance to business and sustainability
- Gain practical tools to apply futures thinking in daily work and long-term planning
- Learn structured methods for identifying signals of change and developing future scenarios
- Explore how to construct scenarios to uncover risks and opportunities
- Enhance strategic and systems-level thinking through collaborative exercises
Post-Event Actions:
- Apply Futures Thinking methods to team planning, strategy sessions, or innovation projects
- Share key scenarios and insights with colleagues to spark internal discussions about the future
- Begin identifying signals of change within your own industry or organization
- Use tools from the session to support long-term sustainability planning and decision-making
Speakers

Katarina Ivarsson
CEO
Already Tomorrow


Katarina Ivarsson
Already Tomorrow
CEO
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.
Speaker’s 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!

Samy Choi
General Manager
ENVAC


Samy Choi
ENVAC
General Manager
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 Hellström
Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate
H&M Group


Kim Hellström
H&M Group
Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate
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.
Speaker’s 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.
Supported by


Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
SwedCham was established with the mission to promote Swedish businesses and values. We are committed to sustainability, advocating for eco-friendly solutions and responsible resource use. The SwedCham Sustainability Committee supports our members’ sustainable practices through visits, seminars, and events.
Solution Showcases:
Charity/NGO
Legal Name: Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
General Enquiry Email Address: chamber@swedcham.com.hk
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2525 0349
Correspondence Address: Room 2503, 25/F, Bank of East Asia Harbour View Centre, 56 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
All sessions are subject to change.