Mr Evan Au Yang is the Group President of Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based multinational blockchain technology and investment company focused on developing the digital property rights ecosystem, including play-to-earn games, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), decentralized finance (DeFi), blockchain marketplaces, infrastructure and more.

Mr Au Yang is also the Chairman of the Board of Civic Exchange, a non-partisan public policy think tank. He serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director on three boards: the Urban Renewal Authority, Sun Hung Kai & Co. Ltd., and Asia Financial Holdings Limited. He is an Advisor for Our Hong Kong Foundation, and serves on the Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Transport Policy Committee of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, the Development Fund Committee of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Advisory Council for Institute at Brown for Environment and Society for Brown University, as well as the Board of Advisors of Hong Kong 2050 is Now. In addition, Mr Au Yang is a lecturer at the Hong Kong Academy of Politics and Public Policy.

Prior to joining Animoca Brands, Mr. Auyang was the Managing Director and Head of GLG International (Gerson Lehrman Group), a technology-enabled expert insight platform where he ran and grew its business spanning Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific across 15 locations. Before GLG, Mr Auyang was the Deputy Managing Director of the Kowloon Motor Bus Co. (1933) Ltd. (“KMB”) and a board director of Transport International Holdings Limited, the parent company of KMB. Prior to joining Transport International and KMB, Mr. Auyang was an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Before that, Mr. Auyang worked at Citigroup’s Derivatives Structuring and Marketing unit.

He obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from Brown University and his MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Commitment to decarbonize the transport sector via developing a clear roadmap for the industry including vehicle/fleet changes and regulations

Johnny Cheuk graduated from Cambridge University with his PhD in geotechnical engineering. He is currently Senior Vice President & Hong Kong Executive Leader of AECOM overseeing the business growth strategy, client services, project delivery and operations management for AECOM in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in managing complex and challenging projects including the West Kowloon Station of the MTRC Express Rail Link, Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Tunnels and recent assignments for relocating facilities into caverns. In 2013, he was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), for his contributions to the continuous development of Hong Kong through engineering achievements.

In addition to his role at AECOM, Dr Cheuk is actively involved in industry affairs. His current external appointments include Chairperson of ICE Hong Kong Association and Council Member of HKIE. Furthermore, he was elected as Chairman of the HKIE Geotechnical Division for the 2022/2023 term. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is also an advisory board/committee member of Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering) and Vocational Training Council (VTC).

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Wider adoption of carbon assessment at early stages of all construction projects
2. More innovative ideas on the use of low carbon construction materials

Mr Edwin Lau is the Founder of The Green Earth, an environmental organization promoting resource conservation and zero-waste culture. He has been actively engaged in environmental protection work since the late 1980s. He places great concern on several pressing environmental topics, e.g., waste management, climate change, energy conservation, and air pollution.

Mr Lau keeps offering his recommendations and expressing his opinions through media interviews and open letters on several pressing environmental issues confronting humankind. Most of his published letters can be viewed from the following link https://www.scmp.com/author/edwin-lau

Mr Lau is currently a member of the CUHK Jockey Club Museum of Climate Change Expert Committee and a senior advisor of the Hong Kong Solar Industries Association.

In 2009, Mr Lau was awarded the Medal of Honour by the HKSAR Government in recognition of his long-term contribution to the promotion of environmental protection and environmental education. In the same year, he was also awarded an Outstanding Earth Champion by The Earth Champions Foundation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• More individuals and businesses will act immediately by adopting genuine measures and practices to tackle the escalating environmental crisis.
• The Government will act fast to roll out the much-needed environmental policies and set a good role model for others to follow suit.

Ms Louise Bergholm is the Consul General of Sweden to Hong Kong and Macau since 2023. Having served in various capacities in multiple geographical regions, she accumulated more than three decades of diplomatic experience. Her previous positions include Ambassador of Sweden to Bulgaria, while she was also formerly assigned to Washington DC, USA, and Jakarta, Indonesia. She has been effectively handling a wide scope of topics ranging from politics to economics, with a specific focus on trade policy and promotion.

Ms Bergholm obtained a Master of Science in International Economics degree from the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden, and studied history, political science and Spanish at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

Edmund CHAN Ping-wa has been working in various government works departments for over 30 years. He is currently Deputy Project Manager of South Development and Sustainable Lantau Office of Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD). Edmund is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the planning, design, construction and interface issues relating to the infrastructure development projects mainly in Hong Kong Island, West Kowloon, and partly in Lantau. Edmund oversees the resource planning, contract administration and financial control matters for development projects.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025 

CEDD’s vision is to build to make Hong Kong a world-class sustainable and resilient city for living, working and playing. We are pursuing innovation and technology to enhance the efficiency, productivity, quality and safety of our works. Also, we are championing smart, green and resilient strategies and initiatives in our services. Being a collaborative client, we continue to achieve engineering excellence and people-oriented solutions.

Professor WONG Kam Sing, GBS, JP

Wong was appointed as the Secretary for the Environment, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, between 2012 and 2022. During his ten-year tenure as the “environment minister”, Wong initiated a series of sustainability policy blueprints, from climate actions, energy saving, clean air, popularisation of electric vehicles, waste management and circular economy, to biodiversity, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality before 2050. In mid-2024, he published the book Hong Kong Stories in the Journey towards Carbon Neutrality (邁向碳中和 香港人和事).

Wong is currently Distinguished Department of Architecture Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at The University of Hong Kong, Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Honorary Professor at Hong Kong Chu Hai College. Since the late 2022, he has started to serve as Chairman of Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation, leading rural revitalization projects in both the Mainland and Hong Kong and integrating youth development and low-carbon green behaviour and practice in the process of volunteer service.

Wong as an architect has developed expertise on sustainable architecture since the early 1990s. He contributed to various award-winning projects and research in sustainable built environment, from pioneering high-density public housing estate Verbena Heights in the early 1990s to CIC-Zero Carbon Park in the early 2010s. Wong was the Founder Chairman of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects (1998-2002), Chairman of the Professional Green Building Council (2009-2010) and Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council (2012).

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Host a conference on urban-rural sustainability in Hong Kong in early October 2025.
2. Lead a design studio for masters of architecture students to explore sustainable design in the context of the Northern Metropolis together with an exhibition in early December 2025.
3. Organise a low-carbon charitable luncheon event in Lai Chi Wo in early December 2025.

Tim Wong is the ESG & Sustainability Hub Lead at AECOM Hong Kong, driving innovation in sustainable infrastructure and carbon management. With over 16 years of experience in both civil engineering and ESG, Tim has worked on major climate-resilient transport and water projects across the Greater Bay Area and Southeast Asia.

Starting his career in 2008, Tim applied ESG principles to infrastructure projects even before the concept was widely recognized – most notably on a drainage tunnel project in northwest Hong Kong Island. He is a certified carbon auditor, ESG planner, and analyst, and has been a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) since 2013.

A strong advocate for sustainable practices, Tim serves on the Hong Kong Green Building Council’s infrastructure rating system committee. He was named Young Engineer of the Year by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in 2020 and represented Hong Kong at the UN’s COP28 climate conference in 2023.

Tim is also an active thought leader. He has shared his expertise at global and local events including conferences, industry forums, and university seminars in countries such as Turkey and Thailand, contributing to the international exchange of ideas on sustainability and infrastructure.

Dr. Dai Ji is a Decarbonization Director and Senior Design Manager at China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited. Currently, Dr. Dai participates in OPARK2 and WENT extension projects as an environmental engineering specialist, decarbonization director, and BIM manager. She led the team to win many local and international awards due to BIM application and decarbonization practices in OPARK2, including the Autodesk Hong Kong BIM Awards 2022 and Brunel Medal in ICE Award 2023.

Bruno Lhopiteau brings nearly 30 years of experience in optimizing the lifecycle of infrastructure projects, managing assets and technical risks, ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Since 2004, as Managing Director of Siveco China, its R&D arm Bluebee Technologies and affiliated companies, he has spearheaded advancements in Smart O&M technologies, working primarily on high-impact infrastructure projects in China and the Belt & Road.

For over a decade, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer on Industrial Risk Management at Shanghai University’s Sino-European School of Technology. With over 100 published articles, Bruno is a prominent voice at global conferences, addressing asset management, risk control, and digital transformation.

His innovations in mobile solutions, 3D BIM for maintenance, and AI-driven Prognostics & Health Management have earned multiple awards and serve over 1,000 clients in Greater China, including Hong Kong Tramways, the Environmental Protection Department, the Drainage Services Department and Hong Kong International Airport, alongside mainland utilities such as Shanghai Chengtou Water, Beijing Environment, Capital Water, and Zhongshan Water. Partnering with leading Chinese builders, they have been applied globally, most recently for power plants in Saudi Arabia, metro systems in Egypt, power grids in Brazil and wastewater facilities in India.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Advocate for smart technology’s role, aligned with ISO 55000 standards, in enhancing resilience, compliance, and sustainability through academic lectures and professional conferences.
2. Foster international cooperation on high-impact Belt & Road infrastructure projects, leveraging my unique French and Chinese perspectives.
3. Help streamline Hong Kong’s often complex IT systems for Asset Management, applying my business expertise to unlock sustainability potential.
4. Promote local sustainability by maintaining my traditional home on a quiet Shanghai canal, supporting organic gardening, and integrating into village life.

Wei Li is a Principal of RMI China, with his work focusing on Building, Infrastructure, and Supply Chain decarbonization. He oversees RMI China’s projects leading to efforts to decarbonize the largest building stock in the world and a key player in global supply chain of new-tech products vital to energy transition globally. He also oversees RMI China’s works on China-Southeast Asia energy transition collaborations where synergy can be created to speed up clean power deployment and clean industries and value chains for the world.

Calvin is currently the Head of Sustainability Assurance Services at SGS, with over 10 years of professional experience in corporations on sustainability. His background spans a diverse global value chain across multiple business sectors, providing extensive knowledge and field experience in sustainability, business consulting and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) quantification. As a passionate practitioner and strategist, Calvin specializes in corporate sustainability, ESG disclosure, green finance and carbon solutions.

His memberships include the Product Working Group of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and the Climate Change Business Forum of the Business Environment Council. He is also a certified expert in ESG, energy management, and carbon footprint analysis, with auditing qualifications across multiple sustainability standards in the food, hospitality, and textile sectors.

With a career rooted in strategy, transformation, partnerships, and sustainability, Calvin has consistently guided organizations through complex challenges — whether by integrating sustainability into core business operations or by cultivating cross-sector collaborations that drive long-term impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Strengthen Corporate Climate Accountability: Encourage businesses to adopt rigorous GHG disclosures and climate risk assessments, using transparency to drive performance improvements and long-term resilience.
• Build Ethical and Sustainable Value Chains: Promote global value chains that prioritize ethical sourcing, fair labor, and environmental responsibility – making sustainability central to Hong Kong’s economic identity.
• Accelerate ESG Integration in Finance: Support deeper integration of ESG principles into the financial sector to enable more sustainable investment decisions and foster a greener, more inclusive economy.

Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.

In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.

Emerson has a background in aeronautical engineering, zero emission automotive design, and corporate communications. He has served in many key management roles at REFIRE covering comunications, business development, and institutional and investor relations. He led the internationalization of the brand for the company’s Hong Kong IPO and is now responsible for international strategy and market development for hydrogen production and fuel cell mobility and power.

Ir. Rachel Li is a distinguished engineer at the Gas Standards Office of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) in Hong Kong. She plays a pivotal role in enforcing the Gas Safety Ordinance and promoting gas safety awareness among the public. As the regulator of gas safety in Hong Kong, the Gas Standards Office ensures compliance and safety standards across the region.

Rachel is a key member of the EMSD’s hydrogen team, contributing to the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel. In this capacity, she provides technical guidance for hydrogen fuel trial projects and advises on the development of codes, standards, and regulations to ensure the safe and effective use of hydrogen as a fuel. Her work includes driving legislative amendments to establish a robust legal framework for hydrogen fuel applications in Hong Kong. Additionally, she is actively involved in developing the green hydrogen certification system, advancing sustainable energy initiatives in the region.

Mr. Eric Wong is the business development manager at Siemens Energy Ltd. in Hong Kong. He is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence in the dynamic energy sector. His expertise lies in analyzing market trends, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing complex business opportunities that align with Siemens Energy’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.

Eric is involved in our sustainable energy system team, for which included hydrogen related energy strategies and technology in achieving a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. This new energy landscape, fueled by renewable sources, is revolutionizing patterns of power generation, distribution, and consumption.

Mr Hong Wan graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 2005 and began his engineering career at Thames Water Utilities Limited in the UK, where he worked until 2012.

After returning to Hong Kong, Mr Wan took on roles at Black & Veatch and SUEZ from 2012 to 2017, contributing to the delivery of various water and waste management projects. He later joined the Construction Industry Council (CIC), serving as Manager at the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre (CITAC), where he promoted the adoption of innovative technologies in the construction sector.

In January 2021, Mr. Wan was appointed Regional Director, Hong Kong of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In this capacity, he continues to drive the advancement of the civil engineering profession across the region.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Promote and support the adoption of whole-life carbon management practices across infrastructure projects in Hong Kong.
2. Encourage the integration of smart and sustainable technologies in construction by sharing best practices and success stories.
3. Inspire and empower young engineers with the skills and mindset needed to lead in sustainability.

Ms. Julia Chan is an ecologist and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Expert member for the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals. Currently the Environment and Society (E&S) Leader for Asia unit of Mott MacDonald Group based in Hong Kong, leading the E&S team across nine countries/cities in delivering environmental, sustainability and climate resilience solutions for local and international development projects for transportation, building and energy sectors.

She is specialised in wetland and biodiversity conservation, river revitalisation and eco-seawall design by nature-based solutions to promote liveable cities and biodiversity net gain. She has over 25 years’ experience in ecological monitoring, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental management and ecological design in support blue-green infrastructures. Projects involving ecological enhancement design and biodiversity conservation led by/with major involvement by Julia including the river revitalisation of Lower Lam Tsuen River site trial design for Eco-hydraulics Study on Green Channels Stage 2, Enhancement of Shek Sheung River Investigation and Enhancement of Existing River Sections Investigation for the Drainage Services Department, River Revitalisation Specialist for the Tung Chung New Town Development West Environmental Team Services, Project Director of a Comprehensive Residential Development with Wetland Restoration Area at Wo Shang Wai Yuen Long and Marine Ecology Specialist for the Third Runway Project Environmental Team, advising on marine and fisheries conservation initiatives for the Airport Authority Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Conserving Life on Land and Below Water by nature-based design to promote sustainable cities and to the benefit to our communities.

Shirley Chen is a seasoned landscape designer and a leading advocate for sustainable urbanism, representing the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects at ReThink HK 2025. As Head of AECOM’s Buildings + Places division in Hong Kong and Asia Strategy and Growth Lead in the same sector, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s regional direction. With over 20 years of experience at AECOM, Shirley has led award-winning low-carbon projects such as the Shenzhen Baoan Airport Renewal and the Sanya’s Haitang River Eco-Park in Hainan. She collaborates with governments, developers, and academia to champion innovation, inclusion, and sustainable design, including her role in the ULI GBA and InnoSpace GBA Green Future Innovation Think Tank.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Embed resilience metrics into integrated design services
2. Advance nature-positive solutions that enhance ecosystem services
3. Promote inclusive, low-carbon designs that improve community well-being

Mr Edwin Lau is a civil engineer by profession and has worked as a professional engineer in the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for about 30 years. During his services, he has been involved in the life cycle covering planning to operation stage of various drainage and sewerage projects over the territory. Currently, Mr Lau is the Assistant Director of the Operations and Maintenance Branch of the Drainage Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government, overseeing drainage system and blue-green drainage infrastructure planning, research and development, climate change, operation and maintenance of drainage and sewerage network, and district matters in the department.

David Martin is a driving force behind the successful delivery of complex programmes and the pursuit of service excellence across the region. His extensive experience encompasses major projects throughout Europe and Asia Pacific, providing him with a unique global perspective and a deep understanding of the diverse challenges and opportunities within each market. This includes leading the delivery of capital investment programs valued up to an impressive HK$93 billion.

A chartered civil engineer with a proven track record, David possesses a comprehensive understanding of the entire project lifecycle and has successfully led individual projects valued at up to HK$20 billion, demonstrating his ability to manage large teams and navigate complex stakeholder relationships. His experience spans client, contractor, and designer perspectives, giving him valuable insights into the intricacies of project and programme management from all angles.

David leads Mace Consult in APAC, while overseeing a number of strategic accounts in Hong Kong. He leverages his experience to drive innovation and best practices across Mace Consult’s regional teams, ensuring the consistency and excellence in every project and programme.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Climate risk and resilience becoming a common topic in the board room and client conversations
2. For everyone to embrace the Retrofit opportunity Hong Kong has at it’s doorstep
3. To upskill and educate myself and the team on how we apply sustainable principles to every conversation and programme.

Dr. Mo Tiande is the Head of Business Development and Commercialisation Unit and the Head of Emerging Applications Unit at the Centre of Advanced Power and Autonomous Systems (APAS) of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC). He is engaged in the research of cutting-edge technologies such as new energy vehicles, autonomous driving, human-machine interaction, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, and new materials etc. Dr. Mo has managed and participated in more than 50 innovative technology research projects and technical consultancy projects. He has published more than 20 academic papers and has more than 30 invention patents and utility model patents, as well as more than 20 international and local awards. He led his team to win the Best Paper Award in the 2022 Journal of Energy Storage, the Best Paper First Prize in the 2023 International Symposium on Nanotechnology and Smart Materials for Environmental Applications, the Silver Award in the 2024 Sixth APEC Energy Smart Community Initiative Best Practice Award Program in the Smart Energy Category, and the Best Paper Award in the 2025 Seventh Asia Energy and Electrical Engineering Symposium

• Managing Director of Minerva Innovation International
• Former President & CFO of Gofurther.ai -an autonomous driving company focusing on last-mile delivery services
• Serial entrepreneur with cross-sector experience in PE/VC investment, high-tech, management consulting, etc…
• Author of 《风险投资简史》- 机械工业出版社 and novellas 《乌斯怀亚》-湖南文学

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

To play my small but positive role in transforming Hong Kong into a world-class AI city

Dr. Mo Li is a Professor from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. His is the director of Low Altitude Economy Research Centre (LAERC) at HKUST. His research focuses on system aspects of wireless sensing and networking, IoT for smart cities and urban informatics. Dr. Li has been on the editorial board of IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, and IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, all leading journals in the field. Dr. Li currently serves the Editor-in-Chief of ACM Transactions on Internet of Things. He also served the technical program committee member for major conferences in computer system and networking, including ACM MobiCom, ACM MobiSys, ACM SenSys, and many others. Dr. Li is a Distinguished Member of the ACM since 2019, and a Fellow of the IEEE since 2020.

Dr. Lingxiao Wu (Leo) is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aeronautical and Aviation Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Prior to this, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at HEC Montreal, Canada. Dr. Wu received his PhD degree in Transportation Studies from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr. Wu is dedicated to improving the efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems by proposing innovative solutions using operations research and data analytics. Dr. Wu currently serves as a core member of The Research Centre for Low Altitude Economy (RCLAE) of PolyU.

• Guest Lecturer, HKU ICB
• TED International Public Welfare Speaker
• UN Sustainable Development Award Winner
• Panelist: “New Opportunities in Low-Altitude Economy Development in the Greater Bay Area”
• Speaker: China Scenic Spot Low-Altitude Forum
• Keynote Speaker: Sohu Annual Sci-Tech Conference
• 2024 Hurun China Under 30s Honoree
• Interviewed Guest: International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum of Boao Forum for Asia
• Featured Guest: “Greater Bay Area Tech Innovation Spokesperson” Program of the Greater Bay Area

Jason is the Head of Land and Housing Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation. He manages a team of research professionals to conduct in-depth research on key policy issues, including land and housing, transport and logistics, and retail and tourism.

He leverages his research, advisory, and consultancy expertise to generate insights and actionable recommendations for various government agencies, statutory bodies, and conglomerates. Over the years, he has published ten research reports and co-written a book that have impacted public policies.

As a chartered surveyor, he is regularly invited to comment on land and housing policies and the real estate market on various TV and radio channels. He is also a frequent op-ed contributor, with close to 80 pieces published in print and online newspapers.

Being the Founding Chairman of The Low Altitude Economy Association of Hong Kong, China, Mr Cheung is keen to promote the development of such new innovative direction to Hong Kong and empowerment of the local economic growth as well as solid as international technology and financial hub.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. New economic growth and better living environment by the latest LAE related technologies
2. Strengthen the position of Hong Kong as international technology and financial hub via the development of LAE

Desmond Ho named “Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2020 – Entrepreneur”. He is a serial entrepreneur specialising in AI, VR and drone technology. In 2017, he Initiated a crowdsourcing and financing platform to expedite the social infrastructure development in Myanmar. In 2021, he founded Alpha AI to provide AI drone building inspection and partol with the company admitted into Cyberport Incubation Program. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with a background in urban planning and economics. He served as the Vice President of the Cyberport Startup Alumni Association from 2022 to 2023.

Alpha AI is the first Hong Kong startup that received the BVLOS Licence for “Automatic Drone AI Inspection with Intelligent LAE Infrastructure” under the LAE sandbox, utilising locally developed AI and 3D technology for building/infrastructure maintenance checks, sloping defect identification, and security patrols through automated drone operations. The solution can minimise risks by reducing the need for human patrols in hazardous areas.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Innovation to enhance safety and efficiency
2. technology to promote sustainable environment

Ir Steven Lui is a Technical Director of AECOM responsible for project management and delivery of Smart Mobility projects in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. He has more than 21 years of international experience working in both public and private sectors on projects in the UK, UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. He has served as Project Manager and technical leads in projects involving Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and has also been involved in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) / Low-altitude Economy (LAE) and Automated Vehicles (AV) projects in Hong Kong and in the region.

Steven is also the President of the Society for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Hong Kong (ITS-HK) and is also the Chairman of the ITS-HK Technical Committee Sub-group on LAE. Steven is also one of the Committee Members of the IET Hong Kong Railway & Transport Section. He has also been appointed as an Enterprise Support Scheme (ESS) Assessment Panelist for the Innovation and Technology Fund (ITF) under the HKSAR Government since 2021. He is also an Expert Review Panelist of Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech (LSCM) R&D Centre and a member of the Smart Mobility Technology (C-V2X) Alliance, and an International Committee Member of the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA).

Yushen Liu joined the company in 2009 and has held various roles to develop BNEF’s business across APAC. In her current role as co-head of BNEF APAC commercial, Ms.Liu manages BNEF commercial teams in Greater China, Japan, and Korea to provide research solutions for clients across multiple asset classes to shape their decarbonization strategy. Ms.Liu also co-leads the overall business operation in the APAC region.

Ms. Liu holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Nankai University and a MSc Degree on Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis from King’s College London. She also holds an MBA degree at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Atlas Fung is a seasoned carbon, sustainability and infrastructure consultant with over 15 years’ experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and transformative infrastructure projects across Asia, the UK, and the Middle East. As the regional market sector lead for carbon, sustainability and net zero at AtkinsRéalis, Atlas spearheads decarbonisation consultancy initiatives in Hong Kong and Singapore, advancing solutions from GHG reporting to whole life-cycle carbon assessments and ESG disclosures.

A recognised Carbon Leader within the global AtkinsRéalis network, Atlas was one of just 30 employees worldwide selected for the inaugural Carbon Academy in 2024. His leadership has helped expand the firm’s footprint across AtkinsRealis in Asia, delivering advisory services in transport, urban planning, future mobility, and climate resilience projects in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Whisker is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining Siemens Mobility, he has led digital, AI and machine learning based projects in various industries, including Healthcare, Logistics. Leading the Digital Development Center at Siemens Mobility Hong Kong, he is currently spearheading digital transformation initiatives, particularly through AI and machine learning. He is also a project manager for a number of government and mobility related digital projects aimed at making Hong Kong transportation smarter and more sustainable.

Whisker holds a Master’s Degree in IT Management from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Bachelor’s in Computing and Networking. His career is marked by a commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation at Siemens Mobility in the transportation industry.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2025

– Accelerate smart and sustainable mobility solutions in Hong Kong

Gene Soo is Head of Ecosystem at MTR Corporation’s Global Innovation Department, where he supports innovation initiatives across Hong Kong and MTR’s international operations. His work focuses on turning ideas into practical pilots, with the aim of scaling solutions that improve urban mobility, enhance passenger experience, and contribute to more sustainable operations.

Gene is personally committed to environmental sustainability and is an active recycler. He regularly uses MTR’s Carbon Wallet and Hong Kong’s Green@Community network to reduce waste and support circular practices in daily life.

At MTR, Gene helps drive digital transformation, supports the development and commercialization of new solutions, and fosters collaboration across departments and with external partners. He also works to encourage a culture of experimentation and openness to new ways of working.

Prior to joining MTR, Gene brought Citymapper to Hong Kong and co-founded StartupsHK, contributing to the city’s growing tech and startup community. He holds a BS and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Columbia University.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Connect Innovation with Impact

Share real-world examples of how emerging technologies—especially AI, digital tools, and platform thinking—can drive measurable progress in sustainability, from smarter resource use to more efficient urban systems.

Make AI Tangible for Sustainability

Help audiences understand how AI is transforming the way we live, work, move, and consume, and how we can harness it to make more informed and responsible decisions as individuals, communities, and organizations.

Demystify the Intersection of Tech, Mobility, and Climate
Simplify the narrative around sustainability and innovation by sharing stories that show how new approaches—like behavior nudges, digital incentives (e.g., Carbon Wallet), and circular practices—can shift systems and culture.

Encourage Systems Thinking and Cross-Sector Collaboration
Advocate for breaking down silos and building ecosystems of collaboration across public, private, and civic sectors to scale sustainable solutions more effectively.

Champion a Mindset Shift
Inspire corporate and civic audiences to adopt a mindset of agility, experimentation, and long-term thinking, using innovation not just for efficiency but for positive societal and environmental change.

Clement Cheung is an environmental professional with expertise in multi-stakeholder engagement and impact-driven initiatives in climate change and circular economy. His work centres on fostering collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and communities to advance shared sustainability objectives. At Business Environment Council (BEC), Clement leads the BEC’s Energy Transition Advisory Group, overseeing projects that promote new energy adoption and sectoral decarbonisation. He coordinates a consultancy project focused on monitoring and evaluating the performance of electric and hybrid ferries, generating strategic insights to support maritime decarbonisation. Clement also facilitates stakeholder dialogues aimed at accelerating the electrification of commercial vehicles, as well as formulating a guidebook for decarbonising the construction sector. In addition, he leads the BEC’s Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition Programme, bringing together Partners across the aviation fuel value chain to advocate for supportive policies that accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel in Hong Kong.

Ir Simon Lam
Director – eMobility

Simon has been working in CLP for almost 30 years. He had held key positions in CLP Engineering/CLPe Solutions and CLP Power, with sound experience in project and contract management, customer services, developing new business areas and formulating marketing strategies. In his current role, he leads the eMobility strategies to accelerate the electrification of commercial vehicle and marine vessel in Hong Kong. He has the mission of leveraging technical knowhow, commercial experience and networking to facilitate eMobility infrastructure development and orchestration of various stakeholders to achieve zero carbon transportation target.

Leo holds a Master’s degree in Logistics Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, with a strong background combining engineering and business.

Since 2021, he has led the overseas aftermarket at CATL, building a global service network from scratch. During the pandemic, he successfully established eight regional warehouses, four repair centers, and three training hubs, covering 95 overseas sites. He also established strategic partnerships with Bosch, ZF, and other global players, earning CATL’s “President’s Award.”

Now, Leo serves as EVOGO’s General Manager of Overseas, HK, and Macau Business. He drives the global expansion of the “Choco-Swap” battery swapping ecosystem, focusing on building a standardized international battery swapping ecosystem via strategic global partnerships.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Power up in two minutes, drive anywhere without limits.

Mr. Merlin Lao is the Head – Policy & Research at Building Environment Council Limited (BEC). He is leading a team to share clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector. He is keen on net-zero transition that not only looks at decarbonisation, but also a more equal and liveable built environment.

Mr. Lao is a programme management professional with 15 years of climate change and environment career experience across private, public and non-profit sectors in East Asia, with major exposure in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and South Korea. Prior to joining BEC, he was the senior programme manager at an international non-governmental organisation driving sustainable cities agenda in China, Japan, Mongolia and South Korea, covering topics of air quality, low-emission development, urban resilience, circular economy and nature-based solutions. He also led the environmental protection planning at the Macao Environmental Protection Bureau and worked in a technical consultancy dedicated in carbon accounting and management in his earlier career.

My Sustainability Goal for 2025:

Hoping to see deeper work for various business sectors to look into decarbonisation roadmaps, in connection with abatement curves, economic transition and opportunities.

As General Manager for Hong Kong, South China and Macau at Lufthansa Group since January 2025, Pierre-Yves Buysschaert is responsible for the commercial operations across Asia’s most vibrant and competitive aviation markets. With a particular focus on sustainable growth, he leads business development, revenue optimization, and cross-cultural team leadership in this dynamic region.

Pierre-Yves is driving Lufthansa Group’s commercial development by strengthening partnerships with corporate clients, travel agencies, and local stakeholders. One of his main objectives is supporting the further development of sustainable travel initiatives that align with the region’s evolving environmental priorities.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. To promote and support positive environmental change by enhancing our communication to passengers, corporates and travel partners about sustainable aviation practices.
2. Encourage the travel community to adopt more ecofriendly travel habits through the different possibilities which are available and by sharing their sustainability efforts.
3. Working with local communities to build awareness about responsible travel, ensuring we create a sustainable future that future generations will embrace.

Grace Cheung is General Manager Sustainability at Cathay Pacific. Leading the Group Sustainability Department, Grace oversees sustainability strategy and ESG performance of the whole Cathay Group. Under Grace’s leadership, sustainability has changed from a standalone specialist function to an integrated strategic and operational imperative in the airline group.

During Grace’s tenure, Cathay Pacific has committed for its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2050, supported by its mid-term target for using 10% sustainable aviation fuel and 12% carbon intensity improvement by 2030. The airline has also launched the first major Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme in Asia in 2022.

Grace has also led Cathay’s effort in circular economy, reducing its environmental footprint on materials and waste. The airline has reduced its customer-facing single-use plastic items from an average of 7.7 pieces per passenger in 2019 down to 3.1 in 2023. A new target is set to bring it down further to 1.5 pieces per passenger by 2025, supported by additional targets on recycled plastics usage and recycling rate.

Grace represents Cathay in a number of industry working groups advocating for supportive policies and best practices sharing for further development of sustainability in the airline industry. Grace is the Chair of the Environment & Sustainability Board at the oneworld alliance and the Vice Chair of the Sustainability & Environment Advisory Council at the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ms. Sylvia Har is the General Manager of ECO Aviation Fuel Services Limited, a subsidiary of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas). She is responsible for managing the Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility (PAFF)—the sole gateway for receiving aviation fuel in Hong Kong. Prior to joining ECO, Ms. Har has 20+ years of experience in the petrochemical, oil & gas, and environmental engineering sectors, contributing to a wide range of complex infrastructure and energy projects across the region.

Ms. Har is a Chartered Engineer and a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). She is dedicated to advancing safe, efficient, sustainable and responsible engineering practices within the aviation fuel industry, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship in Hong Kong.

Ms Pamela Ku is the Acting Secretary General of the Hong Kong Chamber of Shipping. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Belt & Road Hong Kong Centre and the Bay Area Hong Kong Centre since November 2017.

Pamela holds an LLB degree and a Master of Science degree in Social Science from the University of Southampton, UK. She was admitted as a solicitor of Hong Kong in 1998.

Having served at The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) for over 30 years, Felix Lee’s extensive experience spans green energy development, ESG, supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.

In his current role focused on the commercial aspects of green methanol and green fuels, Mr. Lee is dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions. In the past, he has led the Group in formulating strategies to address climate and nature-related risks and opportunities. Additionally, under Mr. Lee’s leadership, he organised Hong Kong’s first nationwide biodiversity forum, responding to the Chinese and Hong Kong governments’ commitment to achieving a low-carbon economy and environmental conservation.

Mr. Lee is a member of professional associations such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK.

Additionally, Mr. Lee holds a Master of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Hong Kong.

Dr Leung joined HKUST in January 2025. Prior to this appointment, 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. Dr Leung obtained a PhD in mechanical engineering from Imperial College London and has over 30 years of professional experience in combustion science, air quality science, air quality management, environmental impact assessment, climate change, electric vehicles and new energy applications.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Further improve the sustainability performance of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Convert MSW into green fuel
• Provide expert support for the decarbonization of Hong Kong port.

Ex-Marine Chief Engineer with deep interest in the commercial sides of shipping having qualified as a member, Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (MICS).

After 14 years at sea, started his shore-based journey as a new building supervisor. He has been in the technical ship management space for 19 years, including plan approvals of new buildings. Passionate about alternate fuels and the ongoing energy revolution, he has been for the past 6 years, Head of Decarbonisation at Pacific Basin Shipping (Hong Kong) Ltd strategizing and implementing energy saving initiatives and presently heading the alternate dual fuel methanol new building team as well.

Past member of the working group at Intercargo for “EEXI” and ‘Fuel Lifecycle GHG analysis’, and BIMCO documentary committee for “Energy Efficiency Data Sharing Clause for Time Charter Parties”

Present member of the BIMCO documentary committee for “Retrofit Benefit Sharing Clause for Time Charter Parties.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1.  A plan for 100% carbon free energy use in Hong Kong via a dedicated nuclear power plant located in mainland China
2. Compulsory lights off in commercial buildings after 2200 hours every night
3. Air conditioner use in Hong Kong to be limited to 24 degrees celsius

Mr. Tsun Chen
Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

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.

Eleanor Cunningham leads ESG strategy for The Caravel Group, a diversified conglomerate with global operations. She oversees sustainability across the group’s portfolio, with a focus on Fleet Management Limited, the shipping subsidiary. With over a decade of experience in maritime and hospitality, she develops ESG frameworks that integrate climate scenario modelling, nature risk assessments, and AI-driven analytics.

Eleanor executes enterprise-wide sustainability strategies, advising C-suite leadership on ESG trends and risks using predictive analytics to support low-carbon strategies. She manages ESG data and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with global standards, and shapes decarbonization strategies through risk assessments. Her methodology embeds ESG ownership through strategic execution and stakeholder engagement.

She serves on both the Facilities Management and Development Committee and the ESG Committee of one of Hong Kong’s largest NGOs, bringing her corporate sustainability expertise to the non-profit sector. As sustainability head, she develops narratives that enhance reputation and support community impact initiatives.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

• Hong Kong to be Asia-Pacific’s green maritime hub through strategic regional partnerships and collaboration
• Embed nature and climate risk assessments and just transition principles into core business strategies for resilience.
• Drive scalable low-carbon solutions with measurable impact

Mark Teng is the Chief Financial Officer at SeaKapital, a Hong Kong-based maritime leasing and investment company, and the former Managing Director in the Shipping and Offshore department of Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank.

Throughout his 25+ year career, Mark has originated and executed extensive maritime transactions across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East, with recent experience in financing alternative fuel vessels using use-of-proceed as well as sustainability-linked loans, green bonds, and other ESG-compliant structures specifically designed for the maritime sector’s transition to net-zero emissions. Mark’s combination of practical transaction experience and attention to prevailing trends in sustainable finance continues to bridge global capital with Asia’s shipbuilding ecosystem to accelerate the sector’s transition to net-zero operations.

Mark has a long track record as a keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist at international maritime finance conferences across Asia. His speaking portfolio demonstrates expertise across sustainable finance, decarbonization, and maritime banking, including the recent keynote presentation “Sustainable Finance in Shipping” at the 17th World Ocean Forum 2023 in Busan, Korea. He also serves as a regular panelist at annual Marine Money conferences in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, where he has addressed topics ranging from bank finance evolution to ESG best practices in shipping. His presentations consistently focus on bridging the technological and financial challenges of maritime decarbonization, emphasizing the critical role of governments and financial institutions in supporting the industry’s ambitious IMO 2050 net-zero targets.

Mark holds a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School and a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

One way Hong Kong can elevate its port competitiveness is by promoting alternative fuel bunkering availability, in line with its “green and smart port” strategy. In parallel, wider adoption of innovative green financing solutions such as use-of-proceeds financing for green fuel, supply chain infrastructure, or decarbonizing retrofitting equipment would further expand the supply of green funding to the address the rising demand under IMO 2050.