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:

• Wider adoption of carbon assessment at early stages of all construction projects
• 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2025

– Innovation to enhance safety and efficiency
– 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).

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

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.

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.

Our Sustainability Goals for 2025

– To promote and support positive environmental change by enhancing our communication to passengers, corporates and travel partners about sustainable aviation practices.

– Encourage the travel community to adopt more ecofriendly travel habits through the different possibilities which are available and by sharing their sustainability efforts.

– Working with local communities to build awareness about responsible travel, ensuring we create a sustainable future that future generations will embrace.

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

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.

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