Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Driving Circularity in Hong Kong’s Construction Industry
11 Sep (Thur) Day 1 : 15:00 – 15:50
As Hong Kong races toward its carbon neutrality goals, the construction industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. With over 15 million tonnes of construction waste generated annually in 2023, the sector is not only a significant contributor to the city’s environmental challenges but also a powerful driver for change. This panel explores a game-changing approach – the integration of circular economy principles within construction – to re-define sustainability across the entire industry.
Imagine a future where every building is designed to be disassembled, where materials are reused instead of discarded, and where digital platforms track waste flow in real time to close the loop. This session will bring these bold ideas to life!
Through lively debate, real-world case studies, and visionary thinking, the panel will showcase how Hong Kong’s construction industry can transform from a resource-intensive sector into a global leader in circular innovation. Attendees will leave inspired by the possibilities and empowered with actionable strategies to help shape the city’s sustainable future.
Learnings
- Think Circular: Understand how circularity shifts the narrative from waste generation to resource regeneration across the construction lifecycle.
- Uncover the Blueprint for Circular Construction: Witness how cutting-edge innovations – modular design, smart materials, and digital waste tracking – can re-volutionise Hong Kong’s construction landscape.
- Building a Collaborative Ecosystem: Discover the importance of collaboration between government bodies, private enterprises, and industry associations in advancing circularity.
- Innovative Practices & Solutions: Explore cutting-edge technologies, policies, and initiatives that are paving the way for circular construction in Hong Kong.
Post-event Actions
- Design for the Future: Apply circular thinking to new projects, prioritising modularity, durability, and material reuse.
- Collaborate for Change: Build partnerships across the public and private sectors to co-create solutions for waste management and resource recovery.
- Embrace Technology: Explore digital tools that streamline waste tracking, optimise resource use, and close material loops.
- Lead by Example: Take actionable steps to align your projects with Hong Kong’s ambitious sustainability goals, setting a benchmark for the industry.
Speakers
Moderator
Rex Wong
CEO
Rex Wong
CEO
Mr Rex Wong Siu-han, JP is the CEO of Kum Shing Group, which actively participates in decarbonization-related projects. He is currently a member of Hong Kong Housing Authority, Construction Industry Council (“CIC”), Occupational Safety and Health Council, Steering Committee of New Energy Transport Fund and the Council of the City University of Hong Kong. He also serves as a Board member of CIC-Zero Carbon Park, member of CIC’s Committee on Environment and Sustainability, Chairperson of CIC’s Committee on Construction Safety, as well as the First Vice-President of Hong Kong Construction Association. Mr. Wong is a qualified BEAM Pro, LEED AP and a registered architect in the USA.
王紹恆先生, JP是金城營造集團行政總裁。該集團積極參與重大減碳相關項目。王先生現為香港房屋委員會、香港建造業議會、職業安全健康局、新能源運輸基金督導委員會和城市大學校董會的成員。他亦是零碳天地董事會成員、建造業議會環境及可持續發展專責委員會成員、建造業議會建造安全專責委員會主席，以及香港建造商會第一副會長。王先生是獲認可的綠建專才、LEED AP，亦是美國註冊建築師
Ar Tony Ip
Board Member
CIC Zero Carbon Park
Ar Tony Ip
CIC Zero Carbon Park
Board Member
Ar. Dr. Tony Ip is a community-centric, sustainable design architect and urban designer. He founded Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd “TiP” with a vision to advocate the paradigm shift towards green architecture and biophilic urban-scape in response to climate change. He holds BEng, MSc(Eng), MArch & MUrbanDesign from HKU, BBE(Arch) from QUT, MSt IDBE from the University of Cambridge, and PhD from PolyU. Tony currently serves as the Vice Chairman of Professional Green Building Council, Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council, Director of Zero Carbon Building, and Director of YMCA of Hong Kong. He also contributes his expertise to Town Planning Board, Environment and Conservation Fund Committee, Lantau Conservation Fund Advisory Committee, and Community Involvement Committee on Greening of HKSAR. His passion and contributions to green architecture were recognized by receiving HKSAR Medal of Honour 2022, Australia China Alumni Award for Arts and Creative Industries 2018, and Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2016.
Ir Prof. Chi Sun Poon
Director
Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ir Prof. Chi Sun Poon
Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Director
Ir Prof. Chi Sun Poon is currently the Director of Research Centre for Resources Engineering towards Carbon Neutrality (RCRE), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). He is also one of the Directors of PolyU-NAMI 3D Concrete Robotic Printing Research Centre (RCC3D), the Director of Research Centre for Design for Safety (RCDfS), and Distinguished Research Professor of Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, PolyU. He has been awarded the title of Changjiang Chair Professor by the Ministry of Education in 2017. Ir Prof. Poon specializes in the research and development of environmental-friendly construction materials, waste management, waste recycling technologies, concrete technologies and sustainable construction. He has been listed among the World’s Top 2% Scientists released by Stanford University and ranked the 4th globally in the field of Building and Construction. Ir Prof. Poon is an Editor of Construction and Building Materials since 2014. He is also an Editorial Board Member of Cement and Concrete Composites since 2017. He has published over 800 papers in international journals and conferences (including 650 international journal papers, 160 referred conference papers, and 7 book chapters). He has obtained more than 20 patents related to concrete and waste recycling technologies. He was awarded the State Technological Innovation Award 2017 (2nd Class).
My Sustainability Goals for 2025
• Adopt the use of low carbon material
• Spend more real effort on addressing climate change
• Develop more climate friendly technology
Dr. Raymond Wong
Head of ESG Services
iRecycle Charity Foundation
Dr. Raymond Wong
iRecycle Charity Foundation
Head of ESG Services
Dr. Raymond Wong serves as the Head of ESG Services at the iRecycle Charity Foundation, leading the strategic development and implementation of integrated ESG initiatives. In this role, he spearheads the Foundation’s mission to advance sustainability through ESG Education, Sustainability Initiatives, and Green Certification Programs.
Dr. Wong leverages his expertise to design and oversee Green Projects that drive measurable environmental and social impact. Under his leadership, the Foundation provides a trusted platform enabling listed companies, SMEs, and NGOs to achieve credible sustainability validation. This includes the administration of the SDG Certificate program, technically verified by SGS, ensuring rigorous and internationally recognized standards for sustainability performance.
With over 25 years of cross-industry experience spanning financial services, luxury retail, and telecommunications across Mainland China and APAC, Dr. Wong brings deep expertise in ESG strategy, corporate development, and stakeholder engagement. He has also contributed to academia as a visiting lecturer at leading Hong Kong universities for over a decade.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
- Goal 1: Establish Hong Kong as Asia’s Leading Hub for SDG Certification
- Goal 2: Reduce Municipal Waste by 30% via Green Projects
Supported by
Construction Industry Council Green Product Certificate (CIC GPC)
Booth U57
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) consists of a chairman and 24 members representing various sectors of the industry. The main functions of CIC are to forge consensus on long-term strategic issues, convey the industry’s needs and aspirations to Government, as well as provide a communication channel for Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
To strengthen the sustainability of the construction industry in Hong Kong by providing a communications platform, striving for continuous improvement, increasing awareness of health and safety, as well as improving skills development.