BEC Sustainable Business Theatre

Kevin O’Brien is the Chief Executive of Gammon Construction. He has over 30 years’ extensive management experience in the construction 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.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Less talk, more action. Business leaders making the right choices for the future.

Jonathan Chiu is President of Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited. Appointed to this role in February 2019, he is responsible for overseeing the company’s overall strategy, operations and business transformation. Jonathan joined Schneider Electric in 1996 and has accumulated more than two decades of experience in various managerial positions. He has been a key driving force in Schneider Electric’s business growth and in consolidating the company’s market leadership in the Greater China region.

Prior to his current role, Jonathan was the Vice President of Partner and Channel covering Low-voltage Power Products and Digital Energy Business of Schneider Electric Hong Kong. He also led the Secure Power Division which drives the businesses of IT channel and mission-critical data centers in Hong Kong. Previously, Jonathan also served as the General Manager of APC by Schneider Electric, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team of APC Greater China. Jonathan’s experience across the breadth of businesses and his in-depth understanding of digital technologies form Schneider Electric’s mission to be a digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for customers. He is also passionate about empowering businesses to digitally transform throughout the life cycle with innovative strategies and trusted technology.

Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Hong Kong, a Master of Business Administration from City University of Hong Kong and a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program.

Nicola Evans is the executive lead for communications at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a global and independent charity that develops and promotes the idea of a circular economy. Those who are part of the problem can and must be part of the solution, and Nicola’s team shines a light on the people, businesses and innovators who are leading the acceleration to a circular economy to help inspire others to join the journey.

Mr. Merlin Lao is Head of Policy & Research at BEC. He leads the team to share develop clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through undertaking research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector.

Mr. CHENG is currently the Business Development and Performance Director of Veolia Hong Kong, responsible for the strategic development of water, solid waste, and energy management activities in the region.

Mr. CHENG is committed to serving the society, and is an active member in many professional institutions. He is currently serving as the Chairman of Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA).

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Turning waste into resources, and reduce the impact of waste on carbon emission

Suzanne Cheung is the Head of Sustainability and directs the Public Affairs and Communications Department of Swire Coca-Cola HK. She develops and executes sustainability and communications strategies and actions in HK market based on the Swire Coca-Cola 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy, covering ‘Planet’, ‘Product’ and ‘People’, which includes sustainable packaging advancement.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

More innovation in sustainable packaging through reduction of materials, redesign for recyclability, circular economy and a producer responsibility scheme that enable cost-effective consumer packaging recycling.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Nicholas Ho is Chairman of hpa, a leading architectural practice. Ho is the Hong Kong China’s representative to APEC Business Advisory Council, director of Beam Society Limited, member of CIC Committee on Environment, council member of Hong Kong Institute of Architects & Chair of its Board of Local Affairs.

Tony Ip is a community-centric, sustainable design architect and urban designer. He has 20 years of interior design, architectural, urban design and engineering experience. His passion and contributions to green architecture have been highly recognized by receiving Australia China Alumni Award for Arts and Creative Industries 2018, Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2016, EcoStar Award 2014 and HKIA Young Architect Award 2010.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Green architecture is not optional but essential.

Sam Nunn is responsible for the execution of Hilti’s global sustainability strategy across north Asia. Key focus areas include delivery on regional Sustainability ambitions in Hilti’s focus areas of Environment, People, and Society, and development of value-adding sustainability services for construction customers across the region.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I hope to see the conversation about circular design and whole-life carbon assessment becoming mainstream in HK. These are step-changers for a truly sustainable construction industry!

Tammy is an Associate of Arup, with a focus on formulating sustainability strategy and implementation plans on carbon, resources efficiency, climate resilience and circular economy from city, district to community level. She is the Skills Leader of Circular Economy of East Asia leading Arup’s expertise in the region.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I hope to see the concepts of circular economy more widespread and more application of circular economy approaches in the built environment sectors.

Priscilla is a Chartered E&M Engineer with extensive experience in project management and sustainable built environment. She is also an ESG Steering Committee Member of the Chinachem Group.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Substantial step from all stakeholders towards carbon neutrality in built environment.

Prof. Lo is currently the Head of Department of Government and Public Administration and the Director of the Centre for Business Sustainability at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is dedicated to promoting CSR as a progressive business model that permits corporations and SMEs to achieve business sustainability through the launch and compilation of the Business Sustainability Indices covering SMEs in HK and the listed companies in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and Greater China.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I wish to see more corporations taking systematic and innovative approaches to deliver benefits to the society, contribute to building a more inclusive and climate-resilient Hong Kong.

With over 19 years’ experience as a multi-disciplinary designer, Pamela Hinton has worked on a vast array of award winning, global projects. Inspired by a desire to boost innovation and drive positive change, she joined SOS in 2021. As General Manager for SOS, she supports organisations on their path to decarbonisation.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Integration of circular practices, procurement of high quality furniture and sustainable waste management in all corporate real estate projects.

Laurent is a software engineer and a green-tech entrepreneur based on Boston, USA. Laurent co-founded Spare-it, a SaaS platform for Workplace Sustainability, leveraging live data from the office to engage employees in taking actions to reduce their impact.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I hope Hong Kong will continue to invest on waste reduction, both through governmental incentives and private projects. New waste reduction technologies can deliver their full potential if properly funded and promoted.

Caitlin Shem, Regional Sustainability Lead, has over 8 years’ experience in the sustainability sector throughout Asia Pacific. She specialises in the development and implementation of decarbonisation targets and strategies for operational carbon. Caitlin will leverage her international expertise collaborating on projects at a grassroots to corporate level in Asia and Australia for commercial real estate and industrial assets to drive measurable outcomes for occupiers.

Joyce Tsoi is the Director of Collective Action Programs at the Sustainable Apparel Coalition based in Hong Kong. She manages all SAC’s Collective Action programs and activities, support members and ecosystem partners to prioritize actions, accelerate sustainable environmental and social impacts and transform our industry into one that gives more than it takes- to the people and the planet.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Call for Collective Action: We must continue to strive our carbon neutrality goal by significantly reduce carbon emissions to keep warming within planetary boundaries.

Christy has over 18 years of experience in offering total supply chain solutions to international brands and retailers for global consumer markets, with most of her time focusing on the Apparel and Footwear industry. She has a deep understanding of market trends and industry challenges and is able to come up with practical solutions to support the industry moving forward positively.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

To have a solid plan in impactful infrastructure to support a low carbon economy, incubate new local start-ups to fuel the change and scalable school-based sustainability education.

Kim has been setting the long-term climate strategy for H&M Group. He has a passion for transparency and communication, working against corporate greenwashing.

Kim is committed to work with people’s mindset and ambitions to steer decision making. Recently he moved to our production organization to set up our green investment organization and finance our suppliers transition away from fossil fuel.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Hong Kong and the region around it really have the opportunity to show leadership through massive investments in renewables such as solar and wind and my hope would be that leadership is shown.

Mr Edwin Keh is the CEO of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel. He also teaches supply chain operations in the Operations, Information and Decisions Department of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

Edwin had a career as senior executive with several international consumer goods and retail companies. He was granted a number of awards, including the Medal of Honor in 2020 by the HKSAR Government for his research work during the pandemic, one of the best of Top 50 Innovative Retail Leaders by Inside Retail Hong Kong in 2019. Edwin holds multiple IPs which won global invention awards.

Cintia Nunes is the Director of The Mills Fabrica and focuses on leading the team to become the go-to platform for sustainability, impact and innovation in the techstyle (technology x lifestyle) and agrifood tech space via Fabrica’s investment portfolio, incubation programme, spaces and Fabrica’s environmental and social impact accountability.

Prior to joining Fabrica, Cintia worked in strategy, insights and marketing at a FMCG MNC where she focused on consumer behavioral assessment and formalizing business strategies for more than 10 brands. She then pivoted to a Series A apparel startup where she helped drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, retail and customer experience. Subsequently, she joined one of the social impact led platform where she helped to pivot their business model and soon became one of the prominent ecosystem system builders in Hong Kong through advocacy, bridging of resources and strategic partnerships.

With strong passion in driving social impact and systemic change, she is a strong advocate in cross-sector collaborations. She holds a BSc Economics degree from the University College London.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

More cross-sector collaborations and partnerships for greater synergy to realize systemic, sustainability goals.

Mr. Merlin Lao is Head of Policy & Research at BEC. He leads the team to share develop clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through undertaking research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector.

Ir Professor Daniel M. Cheng BBS. MH, JP is the Managing Director of Dunwell Enviro-Tech (Holdings) Ltd., he is the Honorary President of Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the President of Hong Kong Environmental Industries Association, Board member of Business Environment Council and Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Green Strategy Alliance. Prof Cheng is a Fellow of Hong Kong Institute of Engineers and also Registered Professional Engineer. For HKSAR Government, he is also serving as Member of The Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development, Member of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Re-industrialisation, Member of Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund. Member of the Steering Committee on the Promotion of Electric Vehicles.

Prof Cheng was the member of Advisory Committee on Water Supplies (Yr 2016 – 2020), the Council Member of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Yr 2013 – 2017), the member of Hong Kong Productivity Council (Yr 2009–2015) and Vocational Training Council (Yr 2011–2015), he was also the Chairman of Federation of Hong Kong Industries (Yr 2015– 2017) and Past Chairman of Hong Kong Waste Management Association (Yr 2000–2001).

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

We would like to bring up the awareness and actionable tasks for the public and business sectors to join hands for the sustainability of Hong Kong and GBA.

Maya de Souza is BITC’s Circular Economy Director, leading the organisation’s programme in this issue area, working with member companies on collaborative projects as well as on capacity building and influencing public policy. Prior to this, Maya was Head of Resource Efficiency & Waste Prevention Policy team at the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in the UK government for several years leading on developing a new cross-sectoral policy programme, building resource efficiency into the Net Zero strategy, spearheading textiles and ecodesign/labelling policy, and representing the UK at various international forums. She has over 14 years of experience in environmental policy in government and headed the Policy & Research Team at the Business Environment Council, Hong Kong for 3 ½ years.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I’d like to see Hong Kong continue to lead the way in high density energy efficient development which ensures a natural environment accessible to all, but now with more attention to reducing embodied carbon. I’d also like to see continuing work in reducing pollution from vehicles and shipping – HK has an exemplar record on public transport and was a first over on marine pollution. The next step is to take the lead in developing consumption and production patterns which lighten HK’s carbon and ecological footprint making full use of circular economy solutions and working with supply chains to do so.

An experienced editor and thought leadership content developer in a wide range of sustainability issues. I am constantly inspired by the resiliency of Mother Nature, and I am passionate about the synergy of human intelligence and nature-based solutions that contribute to human flourishing. I believe compassion, broad collaboration, and generous sharing of knowledge and resources are key to driving systems change.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

The sense of urgency and innovative solutions exist in Hong Kong when it comes to improving various UN SDG. To accelerate change, we need more broad, cross-sector collaboration and increased transparency and accountability across the government, the public, civil society, academia, the private sector etc.

In 2012, Peggy opened Grassroots Pantry (GP) in Hong Kong with a mission to raise awareness of the inequities in our food system and to share knowledge on the benefits of whole food plant-based cuisine. Through conducting Zero Foodprint’s life-cycle assessment, GP became carbon neutral in 2018 and its first sustainability report was recognized by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ESCAP as a best practice case study on sustainable sourcing and responsible management.

Over the years Peggy has emerged as one of the region’s most authoritative voices on organic sourcing and systems thinking design. In 2020, Peggy developed Grassroots Initiatives Consultancy to assist foodservice professionals in their transition towards best practices that meet both human and planetary health goals. Last year, she launched Zero Foodprint Asia to rapidly mobilize research, education and funding from the food and hospitality sector for agricultural climate solutions.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

Less talking, less greenwashing. Real action, real changes.

Melanie is the Assistant General Manager (Sustainability) of Sino Group, she oversees a range of sustainability projects related to ESG Stakeholder, Stakeholder Engagement and Heritage Conservation. Being a specialist in the realm of Sustainable Development, Melanie has also gained extensive experiences in Sustainable Tourism and Stakeholder Engagement.

Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Management from the Imperial College London, a Master Degree of Science in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Postgraduate Degree in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge. She is also a certified Sustainable Tourism Professional by Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Joining hands with our stakeholders in creating better lifescapes.

Piyush Srivastava has over 20 years of experience in the consumer goods field in Asia and held numerous leadership roles in Pepsi and Pernod Ricard. He is deeply passionate about sustainability and spearheaded the partnership between Pernod Ricard and Eco Spirits with the aim to significantly reduce carbon footprint and accelerate the circular movement within the wine and spirits industry in Hong Kong and Singapore.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I would personally like to see a vibrant F&B industry in Hong Kong that embraces ways to reduce their waste. For example, bars can reduce the number of glass bottles used by exploring bulk, refillable supply of liquor. I’d also like to see a Hong Kong that adapts more circularity in waste management.

Benjamin’s research is centred on the Circular Economy and waste recycling in China and Hong Kong. With about 10 years in the field, he worked in domains of Chinese household waste recycling, informal waste management, e-waste and waste plastics. Outside of academia Benjamin provided consulting services to the GIZ Germany and Presans France.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Government support for CE business models beyond recycling; general plastic packaging container tax; EPR system for all recyclable waste fractions; taxation of resources, not of labour

Doris Lee is a Packaging Material Analyst. She specializes in Sustainable Packaging and is focusing on innovation, life cycle analyst and delivering compelling product across multiple retail and e-commerce channels. Doris holds an MSc of Environmental Management from The University of Hong Kong and is a Sustainable Packaging trainer.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Education for Sustainability (EfS) – to develop students, schools and communities with the values and the motivation to take action for sustainability.

Venkatesh is a Packaging Professional and a Sustainability enthusiast with more than 15 years of experience in Foods, Beverages, Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry. As a passionate packaging R&D leader he has helped business transform and grow in changing consumer and environmental trends with help of Innovation, Design and Sustainable solutions. He holds more than 40 patents in packaging Inventions.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

A region evolving business with more circular economy solutions and more empowerment to help business, entrepreneurs to invest and adopt in sustainability solutions.

Susanna Wong is the CEO of YATA and the Director of Planning & Operations of the Non-property Businesses of Sun Hung Kai Properties. Prior to joining SHKP, Susanna had worked in strategic management consulting for over 13 years. She has been participating in Business Environment Council for 7 years and currently chairing the Climate Change Business Forum Advisory Group. Susanna is also a Board member of BEC.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Waste reduction is probably the most burning sustainability issue for HK. Plastics representing more than 20% of solid waste, I would like to see step change in awareness and usage behavior of HK citizens in dealing with plastics

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

Ms Ong is responsible for driving the growth of HSBC’s business banking franchise in Hong Kong, strengthening the Bank’s commitment to support SMEs and startups through its expertise, extensive network and continuous digital innovations.

With more than 25 years of experience with HSBC, Christina has held various key management roles spanning client coverage across SMEs, mid-market segment and large corporates, strategy and propositions, as well as marketing.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Being the trusted banking partner to SMEs in Hong Kong to help drive sustainable business growth.

As Director of the SME Climate Hub, Pamela works with international partners, multinational companies and governments to mobilize small and medium-sized enterprises to take climate action. Pamela previously served as Head of City Business Climate Alliances at C40, where she was responsible for expanding their climate solution offerings.

Led by her passion and vision on digital, Venus has co-founded a few digital ventures in the past 20 years. She is now the Executive Director in New Media Group leading Economic Digest 經濟一週 and some other strategic initiatives. She is also an investor in a few digital startup projects.

Venus has worked in the digital field for around 20 years. She started her entrepreneurial journey in 1999 when she co-founded a digital agency e-Crusade with two partners. Together they grew e-Crusade into a reputable digital agency in Hong Kong, winning more than 100 awards both locally and globally, and expanded the business by establishing offices in both Shanghai and Beijing. e-Crusade was acquired by the US leading digital agency Razorfish in 2006 (Razorfish is now part of the Publicis Groupe). Venus was Razorfish’s Managing Director in the Greater China Region till 2011 leading the China expansion.

Afterwards, Venus has set up a few new ventures on kids education, e-commerce, arts and lifestyle.

Prior to her entrepreneurship, Venus worked at Nestle in brand management in both HK and China markets. Venus holds a bachelor degree in business administration and is graduate of the Executive MBA Program from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She also conducted lectures in CUHK, HK Polytechnic University, and HK Baptist University.

Kent embraces change and challenges.  He leads Hongkong Land’s digital transformation and innovation activities, focusing on adding value to customers, the business and other stakeholders by exploring and implementing new ideas and technologies.  Prior to his current role, he held senior positions in corporate finance, strategy, business development, tax, financial control and risk management in various industries including real estate, hospitality, banking and infrastructure sectors covering the Asia Pacific, US and European regions.

Ms. Ophelia Lin is the founder and managing director of Meiriki Japan with over 20 years of executive and management experience. She is committed to integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business model and undertakes the initiative to fulfill corporate social responsibility. She completed a programme organized by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). She later served as the founding president of “SME Sustainability Society” and is at the same time, appointed as the board governor of “Friends of the Earth (HK)” and a founding member of HKCSS“Caring SME Alliance”. She continues to inspire and assists SMEs to pursue sustainable development and works jointly to realize the vision of sustainable development.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Ms. Ophelia dedicates her business to sustainability development. She is willing to build a platform for facilitating cross-sectoral collaboration for sustainability development and bring together people from all walks of life to promote the development of sustainability with innovative entrepreneurship.

Carrie is the Head of Sustainable Finance for HSBC Hong Kong Commercial Banking where she is responsible for driving the ESG agenda in the business.  She is also a member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association Green and Sustainable Banking Working Group.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I would like to see more businesses and individuals undertaking sustainability initiatives or actions – can be as simple as installing water saving nozzles!

Ms. Jane Tong is the Co-founder and Managing Director of renowned sofa brand GIORMANI. GIORMANI was established in 1999 and has obtained more than 20 significant awards and recognitions. GIORMANI stores are all over Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. GIORMANI also develops overseas markets through an international brand named “KELVIN GIORMANI”, exporting high-end custom-made sofas to over 20 countries worldwide; and it has set up showrooms in Hong Kong and more than 60 other cities.

Ms. Tong is the Executive Vice Chairman, Secretary General of The Hong Kong Furniture and Decoration Trade Association. She is also one of the committee members of Retail Industry Training Advisory Committee of Qualifications Framework, the HKSAR, and VTC Retail Trade Training Board. Furniture and Fixtures Industry Committee of the Chinese Manufactures’ Association of Hong Kong. Committee of Federation of Hong Kong Industries (Hong Kong Furniture Industry Council), SME Sustainability Society Committee and Treasurer and Membership Affair. Ms. Tong was also invited to be professional judging panel or mentor for different tertiary educational projects, e.g. HKDI, VTC, etc., to support and nurture the new generation of furniture industry.

Mr. Merlin Lao is Head of Policy & Research at BEC. He leads the team to share develop clear policy positions on pressing climate and environmental topics in Hong Kong, through undertaking research on latest domestic and international trends, engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government and connecting insights of the local business sector.

Entrepreneur with a creative solution in the recycling and circular economy industry, founded The Loops Hong Kong, providing professional recycling service among commercial and residential client.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Build a better loop for recycling in Hong Kong.

Mr. Andrew Lam is a veteran town planner involved deeply in professional researches and education in parallel with his practice. His professional footprint covers a wide range of projects of various scale and nature, from all over China and Asia to the Middle East and many place else. Mr. Lam is elected as a member of the 7th Legislative Council of the HKSAR.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Capturing the potential of the Greater Bay Area, establish a policy and business platform for developing the needed scale, infrastructure and good practice for carbon-neutral production and trade.

Suki is a Director of CN Logistics and specialist in modern supply chains and business transformation. With 20 years of on hand experience in the logistics industry, exemplifying her life motto ‘PASSION drives Perfection’, she is an admired TEDx speaker and trainer from Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific.

Petty Lee joined St. James’ Settlement since 2013, she is responsible for Social Enterprise (SE) – Green Ladies & Green Little. Petty continues to lead the SE to promote the reuse of ladies fashion and employment for middle-aged women. The secondhand business was expanded to kids market in 2016 with the establishment of Green Little, which provides an eco-shopping platform for parents and kids and further promotes secondhand clothing for sustainable resource use. Green Ladies & Green Little were endorsed with the Social Enterprise Endorsement Mark organized by The Hong Kong General Chamber of Social Enterprises Limited.

Mr. Samuel Lee joined A.S. Watson Group since 2006 and was subsequently appointed as Managing Director of Watsons Hong Kong in 2019 to lead the team to take the business forward in the fast track of retail. He will continue to redefine the new connected O+O (Offline plus Online) customer journey and drive the acceleration of digital transformation by demonstrating strong team culture of delivering results of data led decisions making and agile execution, putting a smile on customers’ faces.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Watsons commits in sustainability development in achieving its social purpose of “Look Good. Do Good. Feel Great.” and driving O+O (Offline plus Online) sustainability progress under Group’s Greener Stores Global Framework and Watsons’ 2030 Sustainability Targets.

Phoebe Leung is the Sustainable Development Manager of Swire Properties. Her work involves supporting the Company’s Sustainable Development (SD) 2030 Strategy, formulating resource management and circularity strategies, and driving the company’s SD tenant engagement strategy and programmes. Phoebe is a Chartered Environmentalist and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University.

Mr Jude Chow is the Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the Chairman of Group 26 (Environmental Industries Council) in the Federation. He is also the Director of Associated Engineers Limited, with extensive exposure to large-scale construction engineering, airport engineering, and environmental engineering projects.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Ms HO Wai Ping, Linda is the Chief Executive Officer of Green Council since 2000, a non-profit environmental organisation and certification body, with the mission of promoting sustainable development and environmental awareness in the business sector and among the general public through various initiatives and awareness programmes.  Ms Ho has also been actively participating in conferences and meetings over the world and presenting speeches on ecolabelling, sustainable procurement and topic related to ESG reporting.

Currently, Ms Ho is the member of Energy Advisory Committee and Food Wise Hong Kong Steering Committee, and She was a former board member of Global Ecolabelling Network.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Being CEO of a Hong Kong environmental charity and recognized as an expert on environmental management and sustainable development, aiming to transform Hong Kong into a world-class sustainable city.

Mr. Paul Tai is the Regional Director – Far East of Mainetti Group, a leading global retail solutions provider. Paul is also the founder of M-Care – a new vertical launched during the pandemic in 2020 for healthy and sustainable lifestyle consumer goods in the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) market.

At Mainetti, he is pivotal in various major expansion and acquisition projects. With Paul’s leadership, Mainetti has expanded from a start-up to a regional company with more than ten operations in Korea, Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Australia and Japan.

Paul is also dedicated to improving our community. He is leading Mainetti to support various corporate and private social responsibility projects in Asia. With his guidance, Mainetti has completed two school rebuilding projects in the Mainland and contributed to causes benefiting underprivileged children in Mainland China and the Far East region.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the industry and society, Paul received the Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in 2012. He was also elected President of the Council in 2021/2022. He is currently the Governor of Music Children Foundation, the trustee of Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School Education Fund, Council member of The Better Hong Kong Foundation and Vice-Chairman of Group 15 of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.

Paul is a chartered accountant in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, with an MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Amongst various ESG objectives, Paul is passionate about UN Sustainable Development 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. He believes in universal efforts to reduce cross-generational poverty to balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. To that end, education, mental well-being and job opportunities are key areas our society should focus on improving.

Chief Executive Officer of CK Infrastructure Materials and Green Island Cement (Holdings) Limited. He is also an Executive Director of Green Island Cement Company Limited, Green Island International (BVI) Limited, Green Island Environmental Limited and Anderson Asia (Holdings) Limited. He is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Governance Institute, and is currently the Chairman of Hong Kong Construction Materials Association Limited, a fellow member of Institute of Quarrying and a member of the Committee on Construction Business Development of the Construction Industry Council.

In the beginning of COVID outbreak, Eddie quit his head-of-APAC role at a MNC in early 2020 in order to establish a face mask factory in Hong Kong. Being inspired by his niece, he founded ÖKOSIX to make the world’s 1st fully biodegradable medical face mask, hoping to solve the global plastic pollution.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

That people in Hong Kong could increase their awareness on environmental protection, gain knowledge on relevant certifications and able to choose the real eco-friendly products in order to realise circular economy.

Ms Clara Chan is the Executive Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and the Chairman of ESG Committee in the Federation. She is also the Representative of Lee Kee International Limited, a leading solutions provider for metals in China and ASEAN region.

Former Vice President of Alibaba Group, Member of Governance Committee of Hong Kong Growth Portfolio, Member of Digital Economy Development Committee and Board of Director of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

It is both the opportunity and challenge for Hong Kong companies to achieve proper digital transformation, the companies must first understand “Big data” as a game-changer in the way companies make sustainable decisions and manage their business.

Miranda Kwan is currently the Director of Knowledge Solutions, SGS Hong Kong Limited with more than 20 years of management experience in the Testing, Inspection & Certification Industry. Miranda is mainly responsible for the overall strategy and management of the International Certification, Sustainability, Training and Technical Consultancy Services.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I hope Hong Kong can be one of the most innovative sustainable region in the world to let different stakeholders to sustainable growth together.

Derek joined KPMG China in 2020 and provides assurance and ESG advisory services to wide range of clients. Derek is a core member of the KPMG China Steering Committee on Sustainability. He has been advising clients on ESG strategy from formulation to execution and assisting clients to drive business transformation to achieve sustainable growth.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I look forward to an accelerated move towards net zero, where a sustainable lifestyle is promoted and prioritised, and our carbon footprint is measured and accounted for.

Elsie is a seasoned strategic Human Resources professional, qualified Colour Consultant and Speaker with more than 25 years of professional experience gained from multinational companies working across Asia, Australia and UK.

Elsie specializes in providing tailored People and Development solutions for organizations, teams and individuals within areas on sales effectiveness, global mindset & cross-cultural intelligence, global leadership, diversity and inclusion, cultural awareness and business etiquette.

Elsie also focuses on increasing self-awareness and individual capabilities through a process of learning about one’s strengths and how to bring out those elements in building self-confidence. On the branding aspect, she supports leaders on how to manage the organization and individual brands to elevate business effectiveness and results.

Elsie’s passion is to share her own experience in managing different seasons of life. Her motto is “Flexibility, Humility and Continuous Positivity”.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein

It applies to everyone. We sometimes get busier, stressful moment come up or other external factors beyond our control which are testing us.

We recognize that able to maintain balance in life and positive well-being leads to greater efficiency and optimal performance in all facets of life. We intend to create an environment where people can thrive on creativity, confidence, clarity and endless possibilities.

Founder and CEO of Venture Global Ltd. A product developer, manufacturer and distributor of DIY Smart Ageing Assistive Daily Living Aid and ESG enhancement Smart devices. Venture is a award winning company. Latest one obtained from HKMA is 2021 Quality Award for SME. Adam participates in various charities activities especially in promoting Senior Care, Care for the Ethics Minorities and Environmental care. He is the Chairman SCS charitable foundation and Exco of HKSMESS.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Together building up an inclusive society, continue adapting technologies and developing products and services to help people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and the underprivileged to integrate into the community. Reducing waste and lowering the pressure at the landfills

Over 20 years of working continue experience in LPG gas stoves. Also a Member of the Advisory Committee, HKSAR Gas Safety (2022-2024), GS1 SMEAB Committee (2022-2024), SMESS Member, BEC General Member 2019.

I hope that through my work, I can pass on the knowledge of gas safety through education, and that the concept of environmental protection will be delivered to the community from a young age.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

Lawrence led Cityray to be a social responsible corporation and achieved awards including Manpower Developer Grand Prize Award, Caring company, Social Capital Builder, Corporate Citizenship, Family-friendly Employer and Happy Company. He is appointed as a member of ERB Youth Training Focus Group and Executive Committee member of SMESS.

My Sustainability Goals for 2022:

I’d love to see more job opportunities for the unemployed and improve the economic inequality.