Kathy Wong

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.