Kevin O’Brien is the Chief Executive of Gammon Construction. He has over 35 years’ extensive management experience in the infrastructure and engineering industry covering both the private and public sectors. He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is the Chairman of the Business Environment Council and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Real Estate & Construction at The University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Personal: Taking the best examples and decisions and applying them to my own behaviours and habits.
• Business: Racing towards our 2030 targets on our SBTI journey.
• Society: Leading BEC to help Hong Kong accelerate towards net zero.

Professor Fei Chen is Associate Head and Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. A leading urban climate scientist, he spent more than 26 years at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States, where he led major advances in land, hydrology, weather prediction and regional climate modelling. Chen is internationally recognised for his work on land-atmosphere interactions, urban meteorology and climate resilience. He led the development of the widely used WRF-Urban modelling system, adopted by weather prediction centres and research institutions worldwide. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the World Meteorological Organization Urban-Predict Project, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Urban Climate, and Co-Chair of the Urban Meteorology Committee of the Chinese Meteorological Society. He is a Fellow of both the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union. His honours include the AMS Helmut E. Landsberg Award and the 2025 IAUC Luke Howard Award, the highest international accolade in urban climatology. At HKUST, Chen is advancing high-resolution climate information for tropical Asian cities, including through SEA4C, which supports adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable urban planning across Southeast Asia.

Professor Benjamin Horton is Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong and a leading coastal scientist specializing in sea-level change. He has received major accolades from the European Geophysical Union, American Geophysical Union and Geological Society of America. Professor Horton is a Fellow of both the Geological Society of America and the American Geophysical Union. He served as a Review Editor for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, has been a contributor to the Conference of Parties (COP), and is currently the Principal Investigator of UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development project, promoting global coastal policy through scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research.

Sam has been developing strategy and leading numerous projects focusing on the wildlife trade since 2016. His work entails conducting research, developing campaigns and engaging stakeholders. He manages the Foundation’s ‘Wildlife Product Seizures’ (WiPS) database and ‘Seizure to Sentencing’ (S2S) initiative, has co-authored numerous reports and papers on wildlife crime and exotic animal trade, led dialogues with the Hong Kong Government, civil society and the private sector, and presented in fora ranging from local schools to the United Nations. With over a decade of experience addressing environmental issues across Asia, Sam previously served as Cryosphere Programme Coordinator at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a writer for Columbia University, and consulted for several NGOs. Sam holds an MSc in Climate Change & Risk Management as well as a BSc in Geography from the University of Exeter (UK).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1.  Strengthen Hong Kong’s wildlife trade enforcement by closing policy loopholes, enhancing enforcement and building stakeholder coalitions, directly supporting HK BSAP Action 1.6 and the 5YP’s ecological security pillar.
2. Mainstream the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity into policy through targeted stakeholder engagement and capacity-building, contributing to HK BSAP Priority Action 2.5.

Professor Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a leading voice on public policy, climate governance and sustainable development in Hong Kong, with experience spanning government, the legislature, think tanks, business and academia. Loh was Under Secretary for the Environment in the HKSAR Government from 2012 to 2017, where she worked on air quality, climate change, energy, nature conservation and stakeholder engagement. She also served as Special Consultant to the Chief Executive’s Office on ecological civilization and the Greater Bay Area from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. At HKUST, Professor Loh focuses on climate policy, sustainability transitions, green finance, governance and regional cooperation. She is also a published author and frequent commentator on environmental policy, climate risk, China and Hong Kong affairs. She currently serves on the board of Towngas Smart Energy, and is Scholar in Residence at Asia Society Hong Kong from 2023 to 2026.

Professor Fei Chen is Associate Head and Professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. A leading urban climate scientist, he spent more than 26 years at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States, where he led major advances in land, hydrology, weather prediction and regional climate modelling. Chen is internationally recognised for his work on land-atmosphere interactions, urban meteorology and climate resilience. He led the development of the widely used WRF-Urban modelling system, adopted by weather prediction centres and research institutions worldwide. He currently serves as Co-Chair of the World Meteorological Organization Urban-Predict Project, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Urban Climate, and Co-Chair of the Urban Meteorology Committee of the Chinese Meteorological Society. He is a Fellow of both the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union. His honours include the AMS Helmut E. Landsberg Award and the 2025 IAUC Luke Howard Award, the highest international accolade in urban climatology. At HKUST, Chen is advancing high-resolution climate information for tropical Asian cities, including through SEA4C, which supports adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainable urban planning across Southeast Asia.

Professor Benjamin Horton is Dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong and a leading coastal scientist specializing in sea-level change. He has received major accolades from the European Geophysical Union, American Geophysical Union and Geological Society of America. Professor Horton is a Fellow of both the Geological Society of America and the American Geophysical Union. He served as a Review Editor for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, has been a contributor to the Conference of Parties (COP), and is currently the Principal Investigator of UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development project, promoting global coastal policy through scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research.

Sam has been developing strategy and leading numerous projects focusing on the wildlife trade since 2016. His work entails conducting research, developing campaigns and engaging stakeholders. He manages the Foundation’s ‘Wildlife Product Seizures’ (WiPS) database and ‘Seizure to Sentencing’ (S2S) initiative, has co-authored numerous reports and papers on wildlife crime and exotic animal trade, led dialogues with the Hong Kong Government, civil society and the private sector, and presented in fora ranging from local schools to the United Nations. With over a decade of experience addressing environmental issues across Asia, Sam previously served as Cryosphere Programme Coordinator at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a writer for Columbia University, and consulted for several NGOs. Sam holds an MSc in Climate Change & Risk Management as well as a BSc in Geography from the University of Exeter (UK).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1.  Strengthen Hong Kong’s wildlife trade enforcement by closing policy loopholes, enhancing enforcement and building stakeholder coalitions, directly supporting HK BSAP Action 1.6 and the 5YP’s ecological security pillar.
2. Mainstream the interconnectedness of climate and biodiversity into policy through targeted stakeholder engagement and capacity-building, contributing to HK BSAP Priority Action 2.5.

Katie is a Senior Officer on BEC’s Policy & Research team, where she works on impactful projects addressing existing and emerging environmental challenges, and initiatives to embed sustainability into business action – Hong Kong’s broader climate transition. Katie leads the team’s work on nature and biodiversity to narrow the gap between business and nature, embed biodiversity considerations into local policy, business and financial decision-making and support nature-based solutions in Hong Kong. Prior to her Hong Kong chapter, Katie worked in the UK with impact investors and sustainability-minded corporates on climate change policy, the blue economy, biodiversity and nature conservation. Katie is a Geography graduate of King’s College London.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Continuing stakeholder engagement and collaboration to drive industry action on nature, biodiversity and the broader environment.
2. Advancing and mainstreaming Hong Kong’s ambition on biodiversity topics and mainstreaming understanding of the climate-nature nexus through policy advocacy and fostering public-private sector dialogue

Mike is a sustainable business transformation agent, committed to helping business big and small, new and established to prepare for and succeed in the complex transformation to a Society, and Economy that serves it, that is healthier, more sustainable and more just.

He’s the co-founder of Planeatry Alliance that’s helping companies transform the food system by linking their work on human health and sustainability.

Mike was until 2019 Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer, spearheading its ground-breaking Plan A (because there is no Plan B for the one planet we have) sustainability program. He co-chaired the Consumer Goods Forum’s sustainability work bringing the world’s largest retailers and fast moving consumer goods brands together to work on issues such as deforestation, plastics and forced labour. He is a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and a Trustee at Blueprint for Better Business. And Chair of local charity Greener Henley.

Lit Ping Low brings over 20 years of experience in driving sustainability and climate change priorities across a wide range of sectors including retail, food and beverage, hospitality and conglomerates.

As the Group Sustainability Director at DFI Retail Group, Lit Ping leads the development and implementation of DFI’s sustainability strategy, including the decarbonisation of operations and supply chain, climate and environmental sustainability risk management, and ensuring transparent sustainability disclosures. She leads and represents DFI in key partnerships and collaborations on sustainability to deliver our strategic ambition with our ecosystem partners.

Prior to DFI, she was PwC’s Asia Pacific Climate lead partner, supporting businesses and governments in developing net zero strategies, managing climate risks, and mobilising green finance. Her experience also includes extensive collaboration with international organisations such as the World Economic Forum, UNFCCC, UNEP Finance Initiative, and the Carbon Disclosure Project, contributing to global dialogues on climate transition pathways and sustainable finance frameworks.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Lit Ping’s ongoing priorities is to lead DFI’s efforts to meet our short- and medium- term sustainability targets. In 2026, this includes looking at more breakthrough or innovative collaboration approaches that can help amplify our strategic ambition across all People, Products and Planet priorities.

Matt Reid is an award-winning entrepreneur and creative leader in global hospitality. As Co-founder of Maximal Concepts and KIN Farms, he has led the creation of more than 60 restaurants and lifestyle concepts worldwide, earning over 500 international accolades for innovation, design, and guest experience. Through KIN Farms, he extends this work upstream — championing ingredient change as a quiet but practical lever for climate change, with animal welfare, traceability, and lower-carbon farming at the foundation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Highlight food miles and promote local farms
• Reduce or remove single use plastic consumption
• Promote greater equality in the food supply chain with farmers, biodiversity and the environment all treated as fairly as stakeholders

Carol Tse leads the implementation of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) at Vitasoy, driving the integration of nature-related risks, impacts, dependencies, and opportunities into business strategy and operations. With over a decade of experience in corporate sustainability and strategy across sectors including conglomerates, luxury and food and beverage, she focuses on advancing the management of climate- and nature-related issues throughout the value chain and embedding sustainability into business decision-making.

Prior to her corporate career, Carol worked as an environmental consultant, conducting environmental impact and biological risk assessments to support regulatory compliance and biodiversity conservation.
Carol holds a Master’s degree in Biology and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Strengthen engagement and long-term planning for nature-related risks and opportunities, embedding sustainability considerations across the company, city, and region.

Professor Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at the Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is a leading voice on public policy, climate governance and sustainable development in Hong Kong, with experience spanning government, the legislature, think tanks, business and academia. Loh was Under Secretary for the Environment in the HKSAR Government from 2012 to 2017, where she worked on air quality, climate change, energy, nature conservation and stakeholder engagement. She also served as Special Consultant to the Chief Executive’s Office on ecological civilization and the Greater Bay Area from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council. At HKUST, Professor Loh focuses on climate policy, sustainability transitions, green finance, governance and regional cooperation. She is also a published author and frequent commentator on environmental policy, climate risk, China and Hong Kong affairs. She currently serves on the board of Towngas Smart Energy, and is Scholar in Residence at Asia Society Hong Kong from 2023 to 2026.

Mr Simon Ng is Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council (BEC). He works closely with BEC Board of Directors in setting and implementing organisation goals and strategies conducive to supporting BEC members and the wider business community in the transition towards net-zero economy and a sustainable Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

Mobilise corporates in Hong Kong for accelerated climate action.

Mark Harper leads FGS Global’s work on ESG in Asia helping clients develop better strategies and implement campaigns to promote sustainability in their companies and beyond.

He is Chair of the BritCham ESG Committee and has over 20 years of experience in corporate sustainability. Recently served as Group Head of Sustainability at John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., where he led the Group’s global sustainability strategy, SwireTHRIVE, and advanced ESG integration across its businesses. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at NGOs including the Earthwatch Institute, Fauna & Flora International, China Water Risk, and the Business Environment Council, focusing on sustainability strategy, climate change and nature risk and ESG reporting.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Hong Kong to integrate sustainability as a key foundation for Hong Kong’s economic future within its first five year plan.
• Hong Kong to increase its decarbonisation ambition within the updated climate action plan.

Dr Robin Kennish is the Managing Partner for ERM’s East Asia business. He has over 20 years of experience in managing and directing environment and sustainability studies. These studies have ranged from securing permits through to strategic advice on climate change, biodiversity and health and safety. He is working with power companies, conglomerates and asset management firms on aligning their climate change disclosure with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure requirements. Robin has recently worked with HKEX listed companies on their Nature strategy which has included looking as risks and opportunities, value chain impacts as well as preparation of TNFD aligned disclosure for ESG reports. Robin has a PhD in Marine Sciences and has conducted numerous Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity assessments while at ERM throughout the Asia Pacific region. His Biodiversity and Nature experience has ranged from developing corporate level policies through to site level assessments and habitat creation plans.

Christine Lau, Vice President of Listing Policy and Secretariat Services, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Ms. Christine Lau joined Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (“HKEX”) in 2016. Ms. Lau 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.

Nana Li leads Impax’s sustainability research, stewardship strategy and policy advocacy across the Asia-Pacific region. She is responsible for overseeing sustainability analysis and engagement priorities, coordinating dialogue with investee companies and regulators, managing external sustainability- and stewardship-related inquiries, and contributing to the ongoing development of Impax’s proprietary sustainability frameworks and methodologies.

Prior to joining Impax in 2022, Nana served as Research and Project Director at the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA). During her tenure, she authored and co-authored multiple flagship research reports on corporate governance in Asia and regularly presented to regulators and market participants, including the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges and the Shenzhen Asset Management Association. Since 2018, Nana has chaired ACGA’s China Working Group, a role she continues to hold, and she remains a Specialist Consultant to ACGA following her transition to Impax.

Nana is a frequent speaker at international conferences and industry forums organised by financial institutions, multilateral organisations and market bodies, and she is regularly invited to contribute to discussions on corporate governance, stewardship and sustainability. She has been interviewed by leading international media outlets and serves as a guest speaker at universities in Asia, Europe and North America. In 2024, Nana co-authored Unlocking Corporate Success by the Power of Diversity, the first book to examine gender diversity in Japan from an investor perspective. She is also the author of Navigating Sustainability in Asia: A Practical Guide for Corporate Leaders and Investors, which provides an applied and region-specific perspective on sustainability, governance and stewardship across Asia-Pacific. In 2025, Nana was awarded the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) Excellence in Stewardship Award (the first Asian recipient), recognising her leadership and contributions to stewardship and policy advocacy in Asia.

Nana serves on the Stakeholder Advisory Council of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. She is also a member of the Global Policy Committee of the ICGN, the Global Policy Reference Group of the Principles for Responsible Investment, the Advisory Group of the Global Capacity Building Coalition, the ESG Committee of Women in Finance Asia and the Caixin China ESG30 Forum. In addition, she participates in global standard-setting and capacity-building initiatives as a member of the IFRS Sustainability Reference Group and the Global Capacity Building Coalition Advisory Group. Nana is also an instructor with the Association of Stewardship Professionals.

Nana holds an MBA (Honors) from the University of Chicago, a Master of Finance from the University of Hong Kong (Dean’s List), and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales (Distinction). She is a CFA charterholder and has completed the HKICPA Qualification Programme.

Tsun has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining HKGFA, he worked for a number of corporate finance advisory firms and a specialist bank where he was responsible for cross-border mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, debt and equity restructurings and direct investments. Tsun is a qualified solicitor in England & Wales (non-practising), holds a BSc. in History and Philosophy of Science from University College London and is certified by the CFA in ESG Investing.

Mark Fletcher is regional executive of Zurich Resilience Solutions Asia Pacific. Mark has held leadership positions in EMEA, APAC and North America and is an expert in risk management consultancy, with a focus on climate resilience.

Speaking in 2026 sessions:

Resilience Under Pressure: Navigating Climate Volatility in Real Time (Interactive Workshop with Lunch)

Michael Long joined Hongkong Land as Director and Head of Sustainability in April 2025. He brings over 28 years of experience in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and implementation across the real estate sectors in Asia, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

Mr Long combines technical knowledge with a commercial, results-driven approach to help organisations address complex sustainability challenges. His philosophy centers on simplifying complexity, focusing on what truly matters, and always starting with the ‘Why’—creating impactful, meaningful outcomes for businesses and stakeholders alike.

Heidi Yip is BlackRock’s Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions for APAC. Based in Singapore, she leads the team responsible for BlackRock’s Sustainable and Transition strategy for the region, including building up sustainability capabilities in the firm, leading engagements with clients and relevant industry groups, and supporting product development to address client needs.

Heidi joined BlackRock from GIC Private Limited where she held multiple roles, shaping long-term strategy development for the enterprise, leading the Sustainability Office’s integration pillar, and supporting sustainable investing via the multi-asset Sustainable Investment Fund and equities-focused Climate Change Opportunities Portfolio. She has 20 years of functional expertise in sustainability, strategy and finance under her belt, built up from her professional experience in Standard Chartered Private Bank, McKinsey & Company, and Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, in addition to GIC.

Heidi holds a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, and dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Biology from Cornell University.

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

Wilson HuoDirector at JINGDONG Logistics, HK & Macao RegionWilson Huo is an accomplished logistics executive with over 15 years of deep industry expertise spanning end-to-end supply chain management, solution design, and large-scale system implementations. Known for his strategic leadership, Wilson currently serves as the Director for the Hong Kong & Macao Region at JINGDONG Logistics. In this role, he spearheads advanced solution design, project execution, and cross-functional system integration to optimize high-density regional logistics corridors.

Prior to joining JINGDONG Logistics in April 2026, Wilson built a highly distinguished, 15-and-a-half-year tenure at Kerry Logistics, one of Asia’s premier logistics providers. Entering the company as a Management Trainee in 2010, his career trajectory reflects a steady, merit-based ascension through critical operational and executive roles:

Executive Leadership (2020 – 2026): He served as General Manager and Deputy General Manager of General Services, directing comprehensive corporate service frameworks and regional logistics networks.

Niche Sector Expertise (2012 – 2019): As Senior Manager and Manager of Logistics Solutions, Wilson mastered specialized warehousing, cold chain dynamics, and customized distribution networks tailored to the demanding Food & Beverage sector.
Operational Foundations (2011 – 2012): He honed his ground-level expertise through various pivotal roles, including Corporate Services Officer and Assistant Officer.

Wilson’s professional footprint is characterized by a unique blend of technical logistics acumen and high-level performance management. He specializes in engineering technology-driven warehousing workflows, aligning complex operations with stringent KPIs, and maximizing regional supply chain efficiency. He holds a degree from Hong Kong Baptist University, combining strong academic foundations with decades of practical, executive-level triumphs in the field.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Incremental emissions reductions are no longer enough. Representing the logistics and supply chain sector on this panel, Wilson Huo will address how JINGDONG Logistics is moving beyond standard mitigation toward carbon-negative and nature-positive blueprints. He will discuss how regional logistics networks can decarbonize complex value chains and leverage circular economy models to relieve pressure on natural ecosystems, all while overcoming major corporate barriers like technology gaps, cost constraints, and supply chain complexity.
• To provide delegates with practical, real-world case studies that align with Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050 (CAP 2050).

Wilson highlights JINGDONG Logistics’ concrete sustainability goals and commitments for 2026:

• Science-Aligned Targets (SBTi Framework): In line with the panel’s focus on credible commitments, JINGDONG Logistics actively advances its net-zero pledge under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We are implementing validated roadmaps to decouple business growth from environmental impact across the region.
• Decarbonizing Value Chains via Full-Scenario Green Packaging (Green Stream Initiative): To foster a nature-positive ecosystem, we are scaling our flagship circular economy initiative by implementing a comprehensive green packaging framework focused on “circularity, reduction, and recyclability.” Through the promotion of original-packaging shipping (direct delivery in original manufacturer packaging), secondary carton recycling and reuse, the large-scale deployment of reusable thermal containers, and the innovative R&D of the “X-Series” eco-cartons, we aim to drastically eliminate the use of single-use packaging. This strategy directly reduces the upstream and downstream plastic and paper footprint across our regional networks, minimizing the impact on natural habitats.
• Optimizing Logistics Infrastructure & Scaling Zero-Emission Transport: Leveraging our advanced digital capabilities, JINGDONG Logistics continuously optimizes its transport structures to build a highly efficient, low-carbon national network. We are steadily increasing the deployment of new-energy vehicles across our operations, while pioneering innovative low-carbon multimodal solutions—such as shifting freight from road to rail, and air to rail—to comprehensively drive down carbon emissions. As the first Chinese enterprise to join the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition
  (FMC), this dual strategy empowers us to actively transform our heavy and medium-duty freight fleets. For the HK & Macao region, this means navigating local infrastructure barriers to increase the ratio of green vehicles, directly supporting Hong Kong’s localized transition to zero-emission transport.
• Data-Driven Carbon Governance via the “Jing Tan Hui” (京碳惠) Platform: To effectively measure the synergy between carbon reduction and cost optimization, JINGDONG Logistics has independently developed the “Jing Tan Hui” platform. Integrating advanced AI with MRV-T (Measurement, Reporting, Verification, and Tracking) technologies, the platform aggregates carbon emission factor data for over 140 types of road transport vehicles. By calculating carbon footprints at the smallest possible granularity based on real-time vehicle trajectories, it precisely identifies critical carbon emission nodes to build a scientific and highly efficient carbon management system. Furthermore, based on these systematic calculation results, the platform delivers actionable logistics and transport optimization strategies that simultaneously drive down costs and carbon emissions, empowering retail and value chain partners to tangibly manage their Scope 3 profiles.
• Navigating the climate-nature nexus requires us to fundamentally rethink logistics infrastructure. Driven by technological innovation, JINGDONG Logistics systematically builds a sustainable operational framework spanning warehousing, transportation, packaging, and technology coordination. Rather than viewing the transition toward net-zero carbon operations and eco-friendly supply chains as a regulatory burden, we see it as a powerful catalyst for cross-industry ecosystem collaboration and long-term competitiveness in Hong Kong and beyond.

Ellen Jackowski is Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she spearheads the integration of the company’s impact strategy into the organization.

As part of this work, she oversees internal and external environmental-focused strategy, as well as stakeholder engagement, governance and reporting for environmental and social impact. Ellen drives climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, such as reaching net-zero emissions by 2040 and helping accelerate the company’s impact in climate action initiatives like Priceless Planet Coalition. Mastercard’s efforts, established more than a decade ago, are rooted in a belief of doing well by doing good in order to enable both people and the planet to thrive.

Previously, Ellen served as Chief Impact Officer and Head of Sustainable Impact at HP. Her global team developed and delivered a wide range of programs focused on climate action, human rights and digital equity. Earlier in her career, she served in several management and consulting roles.

Ellen has been named to TIME100 2024 Climate Leaders List. She serves on the board of The Abrams Climate Academy at Northwestern University, serves on the advisory board of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, is a deputy advisor on the World Economic Forum’s Champions for Nature community and has served as a faculty member of The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme at the University of Cambridge.

Tin leads Sustainability for Greater China at Marriott International and plays a key role in the region’s ESG efforts, partnering closely with key stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities, drive awareness and implement sustainability initiatives.  In her Owner Relations role, Tin is responsible for building loyalty with Marriott’s owner franchise community through pro-active and effective communication, engagement and account management on behalf of leadership.

Sebastien Pivet is a senior sustainability leader with over 26 years of international retail experience driving sustainability strategy, governance and transformation in large, complex retail and consumer goods organisations.

As Chief Sustainability Officer at AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, he leads the Group’s sustainability ambition across 12 retail Brands in 31 markets, and across global supply chains spanning Asia and Europe.

Sebastien has been instrumental in embedding sustainability into corporate strategy, strengthening governance and advancing data-driven ESG management. He is leading large-scale sustainability reporting and transformation programmes aligned with various reporting frameworks such as CSRD and ISSB, enhanced climate transition planning and risk assessment, and driven responsible sourcing and supplier due diligence across diverse markets. His work focuses on translating regulatory and scientific complexity into pragmatic, business-relevant action.

Passionate about using sustainability as a driver of long-term value creation, resilience and trust, Sebastien regularly engages with regulators, investors, industry peers and NGOs. He is a frequent contributor to sustainability conferences and industry forums, where he shares practical insights on scaling sustainability in global retail, navigating regulatory change and accelerating corporate climate and nature action.

Professor WONG Kam Sing, GBS, JP

Professor Wong is currently chairman of Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation (WZQ), and serves as honorary/adjunct professor in various universities including The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He is Distinguished Department of Architecture Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU, Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture, CUHK, and Honorary Professor in Hong Kong Chu Hai College.

WZQ was formally established in 2007, recently with charity projects in both Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong focusing on “rural revitalization x youth development x low-carbon transformation”. In Hong Kong, WZQ is leading two recent community projects, namely Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave, and Jockey Club Sha Tau Kok Eco Eight Recycling and Ecotourism Education Project.

Professor Wong published the book Hong Kong’s Stories in the Journey towards Carbon Neutrality in 2024, and has been acting as a columnist contributing monthly articles on stories about Hong Kong community’s climate and environmental actions via the online media outlet HK01 since July 2024.

He was the former Secretary for the Environment in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2012-2022. During his 10-year tenure as the “Environment Minister”, he launched a series of policy blueprints on climate actions, energy saving, clean air, popularisation of electric vehicles, waste management, and biodiversity conservation, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality before 2050.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026: 

1. Strengthening climate governance
2. Enhancing biodiversity and countryside conservation

Jessica is the Head of Sustainability at MTR Corporation, where she leads the development of the Corporation’s sustainability strategies, drives key initiatives, oversees sustainability reporting and disclosures, and supports sustainable finance initiatives. With over 25 years of experience in environmental and corporate sustainability, Jessica is a seasoned professional who actively participates in several international and local sustainability-related committees. She serves as Vice Chair of the Sustainable Development Committee of The International Association of Public Transport and is a member of the Environment & Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. She is also appointed as a Co-opt Member of the Sub-committee on Low-carbon Transition under the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development of the HKSAR Government. In addition, Jessica contributes to academia as a member of the Programme Advisory Committee for an MSc sustainability programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and serves as an Advisory Board member for an MSc ESG Management programme at Lingnan University. Since 2021, she has been a Board of Examiners member for the HKMA Sustainability Award.

Prof SHUN Chi-ming graduated from the University of Hong Kong in Bachelor of Science, with major in Physics. He joined the Hong Kong Observatory in 1986. He received post-graduate training in radiological protection and meteorology in the United Kingdom in 1987-88. He specialized in aeronautical meteorology since the 1990s and led the development of the world-first LIDAR Windshear Alerting System for the Hong Kong International Airport. He was promoted to Director of the Hong Kong Observatory in 2011 and retired in 2020.

In the international arena, Prof Shun was President of the Commission for Aeronautical Meteorology of the UN World Meteorological Organization during 2010-2018, the first Asian elected to take up this high international position.

After retirement, Prof Shun has been active in popularization of science and meteorology, as a writer of books, columnist on climate change, and speaker for schools and professional bodies. In 2023, Prof Shun was appointed member of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, and he joined the Division of Environment and Sustainability of HKUST as Adjunct and Visiting Professor. In the same year, he obtained Master of Arts in Comparative and Public History from CUHK. In 2025, Prof Shun also joined The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care of CUHK as Adjunct Professor.

Noah Wescombe is a Senior Climate Resilience Specialist at Cadlas, a technical advisory practice specialising in climate adaptation finance within the global investment landscape. He both leads and supports technical climate adaptation finance work for MDBs, DFIs, and major global investor initiatives, and spearheads product innovation at Cadlas. He previously spent over 2 years at the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment, originating and leading their physical climate risk programme. Noah is also a globally recognised resilience expert, sitting on a number of working groups for governments, non-profits, and investor initiatives focused on food security, physicial climate risk, and resilience.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

I hope to see a greater awareness for the need to develop more robust resilience metrics, engage effectively on physical risk and resilience outcomes, and most importantly resilience performance. Serious discussions of adaptation alpha identification and product development is essential for progress on filling the financing gap regionally and globally.

Patrick is responsible for formulating and executing the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy for Swire Properties’ global operations across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and U.S.A. portfolios. Through engaging stakeholders, setting science-based targets and developing action plans, he leads a team to manage the full spectrum of the Company’s environmental, social and economic impact and to integrate ESG considerations into every facet of the Company’s business.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026: 

• Guided by the Sustainable Development 2030 Strategy, continue to pioneer sustainable business practices, adopt innovative technologies, and actively share best practices with the business community.
• Engage actively with stakeholders in HK and the broader region to foster partnerships and develop collective solutions for the net-zero and nature-positive transitions.

Mr Mickey Lai joined the Government in 1990 and has served as Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation since 2024. With extensive expertise and decades of experience across diverse fields, he leads the city in advancing the sustainable development of local agriculture and fisheries industries, and in safeguarding natural resources and biodiversity.

Under his leadership, the Department facilitates Hong Kong’s agricultural and fisheries production; conserves native flora, fauna and natural habitats; manages protected areas including country parks, special areas, marine parks and the marine reserve; regulates international trade in endangered species; promotes animal welfare; and controls the introduction and spread of animal and plant diseases.

Peter Haasz is the founder of Valinor Strategies, a Hong Kong-based conservation AI consultancy at the intersection of nature tech and green finance MRV. He leads applied AI projects across camera trapping, acoustic monitoring, and wildlife trade enforcement (including AI-powered visual identification systems for illegally traded species). Peter currently serves as Lead AI Strategist for one of Hong Kong’s largest conservation organizations, developing species identification pipelines for Hong Kong’s native fauna. His background combines institutional finance experience at Morgan Stanley with life sciences training, underpinning Valinor Strategies’ broader mission of bridging conservation AI and green finance. Valinor draws on a global network of experts to address the field’s most complex challenges across biodiversity MRV, NbS, and blended finance.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• BSAP commitments being translated to actionable items and KPIs
• Sustainability and conservation goals appearing in the 5-Year Plan in a more holistic way, tying nature tech, nature finance, and infrastructure together
• Drive buildout of AI and nature tech usage across the city’s conservation organizations

Jasper is Director of ESG and Carbon at Hang Seng Bank, with more than 15 years’ experience in sustainability management and climate risk strategy. He supports organisations in navigating both physical and transition risks, translating complex climate considerations into practical actions and measurable outcomes. His work includes designing business resilience frameworks, developing carbon-neutrality roadmaps, and implementing scalable decarbonisation solutions.

In his role, Jasper also helps corporate clients access green finance, strengthen investor and stakeholder confidence, and unlock long-term capital for sustainable projects. He is known for bridging ESG ambition with commercial performance, enabling organisations to embed sustainability into core business models and deliver credible impact.

Beyond the bank, Jasper serves on the GHG Protocol Technical Working Group and contributes to professional committees at The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Hong Kong Green Building Council, and the Business Environment Council, helping to advance robust standards and accelerate market adoption of low-carbon solutions.

Andy Cornish completed a Ph.D on reef fishes at The University of Hong Kong in 2000.

He worked on local and global nature conservation issues for two decades before establishing Cornerstone Strategies, a boutique consultancy that advises organisations on strategic planning and execution.

In recent years, he has acted as the Coordinator for the HK Biodiversity Expert Group, and the HK Marine Protection Alliance, two large collaborations supporting the Government in delivering the Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (BSAP)

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:

• Widespread Whole-of-Society support for implementing the BSAP 2035

Marlene has extensive experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies and policies across the APAC region. She specialises in integrating ESG principles into corporate operations, focusing on decarbonisation pathways towards net zero, climate risk managemenmt, and tenant engagement to drive substantial change.

Her diverse expertise encompasses environmental management, embodied carbon, ESG reporting, strategic planning, sustainable procurement, green building initiatives and ensuring that organisations meet evolving sustainability demands while maintaining business resilience. She believes in the importance of balance among business development, environmental protection, and nature conservation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. A shift in mindset where sustainability is valued as a core part of Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and resilience.
2. Greater integration of nature and biodiversity into urban planning and the built environment.
3. Stronger alignment of climate resilience, biodiversity and business decision-making to support sustainable growth.

Sophie has worked for 30 years in the field of environmental protection and conservation, principally in the Asia Pacific region. She joined ADMCF a year after its founding in 2007, as director responsible for developing the Foundation’s environmental programme. Today, ADMCF focuses almost solely on environmental issues regionally, while maintaining some legacy children at risk projects. Its four strategic programmes include : Acting for Climate, Living Oceans, Water, Wildife Trade. In late 2021, Sophie stepped into ADMCF’s CEO role .

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

I hope to see the Administration embracing Hong Kong’s environmental challenges to ensure our well being and a healthy environment. This will require setting aspirational goals as well as policy enhancements and reform across a broad range of environmental issues.

Ir CHOW Sui-ping is a Chief Engineer of the North Development Office, Civil Engineering and Development Department, delivering the San Tin Technopole, which is the flagship project of the Northern Metropolis with a total area of about 600 hectares, to increase the supply of innovation and technology land for Hong Kong as well as create a new community for quality, healthy and green living. Ir CHOW also spearheads key initiatives like nature-based solutions and urban-rural integration, overseeing development of relevant guidelines and piloting implementation in the San Tin Technopole.

Ir CHOW received his BSc degree in civil engineering from The University of Hong Kong in 2004 and his second BSc degree in laws from The University of London in 2008. He is a professional engineer with over 20 years of experience in delivering infrastructure projects and formulating policies and had been working in Development Bureau, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department and Building Technology Research Institute.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

We build to make Hong Kong a world-class sustainable and resilient city for living, working and playing

Ada is a strategic philanthropy and grants management specialist whose career bridges the corporate and non-profit sectors. She currently leads a feasibility study on restoring degraded hillsides in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, evaluating the economic, social, and ecological dimensions of forest restoration.

Previously, as Deputy Executive Director of EarthCare Foundation (Hong Kong), Ada directed regional grant portfolios across Southeast Asia, establishing strategic giving frameworks aligned with measurable climate objectives. Her expertise spans greenhouse gas mitigation, climate adaptation, and community-driven nature based solutions. Ada also serves as a non-executive director at District Capital, a family office impact investment carve out. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Hong Kong and is a Richard Rockefeller Fellow at Columbia University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Drive an enabling regulatory and policy framework to scale landscape-level Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Hong Kong.
• Elevate Asian perspectives and grassroots expertise in the global climate discourse through targeted strategic philanthropy.
• Secure capital for a pilot forest restoration project in Hong Kong to demonstrate multi-benefit outcomes and establish a scalable case study.

Marine Thomas is Associate Director of Conservation for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Hong Kong. She is responsible for overseeing TNC’s marine conservation projects on the ground, with a current focus on restoring natural habitats, community-based conservation, and developing sustainable livelihoods as nature-based solutions. Marine is also restoration ecologist specializing in estuarine ecosystems. Over the past 8 years, she has been developing restoration methods, evaluating ecosystem services, developing innovative conservation finance and advocating for policy changes that support widespread restoration efforts in Hong Kong’s waters.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

I would like to help Hong Kong develop a high-integrity ecotourism policy

Nicole Zheng is Investment Officer at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group. She is is based in IFC’s Hong Kong office, covering the organization’s engagements in real sectors, with particular focus on sustainable and nature finance.

Jean-Marc is Managing Director at Seneca Impact Advisors, where he leads all aspects of the firm’s work, including strategy, business development, and project origination. He works closely with governments, development finance institutions, and global organizations to design and implement capital solutions that support biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.

He works across Asia-Pacific and is expanding the firm’s presence in Africa through partnerships with governments, funders, and implementation partners. His current focus is on developing new finance models that blend public and private capital, enable local implementation, and support scalable outcomes. He brings a strong emphasis on ecological integrity and ensures that nature and biodiversity remain central to how impact is defined, delivered, and sustained.

Before founding Seneca, Jean-Marc dedicated seven years to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In his capacity as Head of Bankable Nature Solutions for Asia-Pacific, he developed and scaled pipeline projects across the region. He set up and led the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) in Asia-Pacific, and also led the finance work for WWF’s global Freshwater Practice, supporting the development of financing solutions for river basins and wetlands. He was also instrumental in co-establishing the Climate Impact Asia Fund, a long-only equity fund.

Jean-Marc’s earlier career spanned 17 years in the financial industry, working across capital markets and investment banking. He began his career in 1997 with Merrill Lynch in New York. Since 2004, he has been based in Hong Kong, with significant time in Tokyo and Singapore, working with institutions such as BNP Paribas and Jefferies in senior client-facing roles.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, and is based in Hong Kong.

Tom is Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Vana, a nature based solutions developer focused on bankable community forest restoration projects in Southeast Asia, and Development Finance Asia, a sustainable finance platform. Tom co- founded R2O, the largest rural NBFI/financial inclusion platform in Myanmar with over 750,000 clients. Tom also served on the Investment and Executive Committees as consultant to an IFC (World Bank) backed Asian investment platform, and has worked extensively with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in Mongolia.

Tom sits on several Boards across Emerging Asia including companies focused on financial services, real estate, logistics and FMCG. He is an advisor to The Nature Conservancy in Mongolia and on the board of the Alliance for Responsible Forest Management.

Previously Tom was Managing partner at Cube Capital in Hong Kong, where he built and managed the Asia business with a focus on China asset backed lending, Vietnam real estate, Myanmar, Mongolia and event trading. Tom started his career at J.P. Morgan in New York, London, Singapore and Tokyo.

Tom has a BA from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, and an MSc from the University of Oxford in sustainable development.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Hong Kong be a leader in blended finance for nature based solutions for developing countries in Asia;
2. Hong Kong create innovative financing structures and incentives to conserve nature.

Ritesh Thakkar has 20 years of experience in financial services, development finance, management consulting and advancing public-private partnerships in the Asia and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region. In his role at Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), he worked extensively with governments, central banks, private sector and multi-lateral development banks towards advancing SDGs and Green finance policy development to foster enabling ecosystems towards a net-zero transition. Ritesh was part of the core team for the Asia Asset Management practice at McKinsey & Co. He has served clients across variety of key topics including Market entry, Growth strategy, Digital and Distribution strategy. He has also worked with ING Investment Management and ICICI Prudential Asset Management building Institutional Partnerships with Central Banks, Pension Funds, SWFs, Life Insurance Companies and Banks in the Asia region to deliver tailored ESG integrated Investment management solutions and was a founder of an NGO in India which provided a platform to the youth to serve the under privileged section of the society. Ritesh holds a Masters of Business Administration from Asian Institute of Management and completed a Sustainable Finance course from University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Audrey is Business for Nature Specialist at ADM Capital Foundation in Hong Kong. Her work focuses on the intersection of nature and finance, specifically elevating nature considerations within the finance community and providing tools and resources to integrate nature and biodiversity into financial institutions’ operations. She works closely with the sector to understand the current status and challenges of nature integration and implementing solutions such as the TNFD and has supported the TNFD-aligned disclosures of ADM Capital. On the conservation and education side, Audrey oversees grants to scientific research organizations advancing knowledge of the natural world, with a focus on biodiversity hotspots in Southeast Asia. Before joining ADMCF, Audrey led the impact assessment function at venture capital fund Loyal VC, which funds start-ups with positive environmental and social impacts. Audrey holds an MBA from INSEAD and dual BA degrees from American University and is a certified anti money laundering specialist (CAMS).

Ms. Zoe Jiang currently serves as Senior Vice President of Sustainability Strategy at Bank of China Hong Kong, with extensive experiences in sustainable finance.

At BOCHK, Zoe has led a number of strategic initiatives, including the 5-Year Sustainability Plan, the BOCHK Greater Bay Area CTB Index and ETF, etc. She is currently responsible for the driving the Bank’s Net Zero Transition Planning Project. In addition, she has strong expertise in sustainability research. She has published articles in industry journals such as the International Finance Magazine, and co-authored HKEX’s first published book in green and sustainable finance, From Vision to Market Practice.

Zoe obtained her B.A. degree from Fudan University, M.A. in Strategic Public Relations from University of Southern California, and MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder.

Prof Kenneth LEUNG is the Director of Sustainability/Net-Zero Office at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Prior to joining the university, he was the Principal Assistant Secretary (Air Policy) at the Environment and Ecology Bureau and Assistant Director (Air Policy) at the Environmental Protection Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Prof Leung obtained his PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and has expertise in combustion science, air quality management, environmental impact assessment, policy formulation relating to climate change, electric vehicles and new energy applications.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Establish a food waste processing facility at HKUST to upscale waste to valuable products.
• Establish a carbon emissions calculation framework for the shipping sector.

Dr Jay Joan Minuti is a marine scientist, having obtained her PhD in Marine Ecology from The University of Hong Kong (HKU), with over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and project management. Her expertise lies in coastal and marine ecosystem restoration, biodiversity and the application of nature-based solutions to climate adaptation in urban and coastal environments. She has led and managed numerous interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with government departments, NGOs, and industry partners in Hong Kong. Her work emphasises the translation of scientific research into practical and accessible formats to support environmental decision-making and public understanding. She has worked across different avenues of science communication and outreach, including the development of public-facing programs, workshops, and creative engagement initiatives that connect research with communities. Through these activities, she seeks to strengthen the interface between science, society, and environmental practice, particularly in the context of coastal sustainability in Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Hope 1: Coastal Restoration through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) and Green-Grey Infrastructure
  I hope to see Hong Kong scale up the restoration of its coastal and marine habitats (mangroves, seagrasses, oyster habitat and coral communities) through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) that are embedded within urban infrastructure planning. By integrating living eco-shorelines and hybrid green-grey infrastructure into coastal development, I envision a future where ecological recovery and climate resilience go hand in hand, delivering shoreline protection, storm surge mitigation, and carbon sequestration in line with the Hong Kong Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2035.
• Hope 2: A “Blue Literacy” Movement
  Despite being surrounded by the sea, many Hong Kong residents have limited awareness of local marine biodiversity or the pressures it faces. I hope to see a city-wide “Blue Literacy” movement take root. One that deepens public understanding of Hong Kong’s marine environment and the challenges it faces. Through accessible science communication, creative outreach, and community engagement, I envision a society where citizens, students, and policymakers alike are informed and inspired to become active stewards of our coastal waters.

Professor Hui Su is a Chair Professor and Global STEM Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and the Director of the Space Science and Technology Institute at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Prior to joining HKUST in 2022, she served as a Principal Scientist and Weather Discipline Program Manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). She received her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington and her B.S. from Peking University.

Professor Su is the co-lead of the HKUST-FYBB#1 satellite project and currently leads the MUSICO (Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory) project at HKUST. MUSICO is a lightweight, high-resolution greenhouse gas point-source monitoring payload aboard China’s Space Station, providing measurements of CO₂ and CH₄ concentrations for selected point sources across latitudes from 42°S to 42°N.

Her research interests centre on extreme weather, climate change, and remote sensing. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles. In 2024, she received the Banner I. Miller Award from the American Meteorological Society. She was twice awarded the NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal (2010, 2022), received JPL’s Edward Stone Award (2021), and was honoured with the Lew Allen Award for Excellence in 2008.

Professor Su serves as a Member of the WCRP CLIVAR/GEWEX Global Monsoons Panel and as Co-Chair of the Global Precipitation Experiment Working Group 2 (Precipitation Data). She is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society and the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society, and serves as an Editor for Geophysical Research Letters and Communications Earth & Environment.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• I aim to improve extreme rainfall forecast in Hong Kong and contribute to the city’s climate resilience.
• I also aim to use satellite data to help Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Dr. Juan Carlos Astudillo is an Assistant Professor at the Metropolitan University of Hong Kong and a member of the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Health at the City University of Hong Kong (SKLMEH-CityU). As a marine ecologist, he specializes in marine biodiversity assessment and ecological engineering for habitat rehabilitation. His current research focuses on applying ecological and engineering principles to enhance the biodiversity and ecosystem services of degraded coastal areas, such as biofiltration, carbon storage, nursery grounds, and coastal protection. His goal is to develop ecologically engineered technologies to support sustainable coastal development.

Dr. Astudillo co-founded afterNATURE, a start-up committed to developing eco-engineering technologies and designs for rehabilitating biodiversity and ecosystem services on artificial shorelines. He is also a founding member of the Hong Kong Marine Ecological Association, advocating for ecosystem restoration and environmental education. Additionally, Dr. Astudillo serves as Thematic Editor for the Hong Kong Register of Marine Species (HKRMS).

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Expand the use of eco-engineered habitat units and living shoreline solutions that support marine species and restore ecological functions along urban coastlines.
• Advance living shoreline technologies that help coastal cities adapt to sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and extreme weather while maintaining healthy ecosystems.
• Expand educational programs and public outreach initiatives that increase awareness of marine conservation and sustainable coastal development.

I’m passionate about tackling the climate crisis by combining technology, data, and scalable business models. My background spans product and portfolio development, global partnerships, and growth strategy — across Fortune 500 companies and high-growth start-ups.

As Founder & CEO of EcoMatcher, a Certified B Corporation, I set out to solve a fundamental challenge in global reforestation: the lack of trust and engagement. Too often, tree planting is invisible, unverifiable, or disconnected from the people it’s meant to inspire.

EcoMatcher changes that.

We enable companies to integrate real tree planting directly into their business — across multiple countries — supported by a proprietary technology stack that includes a digital platform, mobile apps, satellite mapping, blockchain verification, and even 3D tree tracking.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Hong Kong to become Asia’s climate finance and technology hub.
2. EcoMatcher further expanding in Asia, notably Greater China and Japan.
3. On a personal level, buy less, consume less, re-use more.

As Senior Manager of Marketing and Sales at BOTEC, Amy leads commercial growth and global market adoption for certified home-compostable seaweed film solutions. Combining strategic commercial leadership with deep, hands-on expertise in industrial printing, converting, and packaging production, she specializes in bridging the gap between innovative bio-material science and real-world factory operations. Amy leads her commercial team in working directly with global brands, packaging converters, and factory partners to address machine compatibility, material trial requirements, and commercial scaling. By solving practical converting and production challenges on the factory floor, she enables businesses to seamlessly transition away from conventional plastics without compromising operational efficiency or print quality.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

1. Accelerate Local Print & Production Integration: Work directly with Hong Kong printing houses and packaging converters to trial, validate, and scale certified home-compostable seaweed films on existing commercial production lines.

2. Drive High-Volume Plastic Replacement: Help Hong Kong enterprise and consumer sectors — spanning institutional document mailers, food packaging, and personal care — transition to fully home-compostable packaging barriers.

3. Scale Practical Nature-Tech Adoption: Demonstrate the commercial and operational feasibility of seaweed-derived materials across global supply chains, proving that sustainable alternatives can seamlessly meet industrial manufacturing standards.

北京大學光華管理學院碩士，賓夕法尼亞大學沃頓商學院校友，具備深厚的金融與國際背景。
曾任海富通基金管理公司高管、高盛資產管理公司及美國國際集團金融管理人員，專注養老金投資管理近20年，主導發行中國首支信託型養老金產品（中石油西氣東輸項目）。

擅長市場開拓、資源整合與金融創新，秉持“長期主義”，長期投身公益，擔任多家基金會理事並積極參與志願活動。

Master’s degree from Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management; alumnus of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, with extensive experience in finance and international markets.

Former senior executive at HFT Investment Management, with prior roles at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and American International Group (AIG). Has nearly 20 years of experience in pension investment management and led the launch of China’s first trust-based pension product, associated with the PetroChina West–East Gas Pipeline Project.
Experienced in market development, resource integration, and financial innovation.

Committed to a long-term approach and actively engaged in philanthropy, serving as a board member of multiple foundations and participating in volunteer initiatives.