Decarbonisation
Overview
This session will focus on how innovations and technologies facilitate energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The three innovative cases promote the use of clean energy, and take smart and green buildings to the next level in a way beyond imagination.
Learnings
- What are the challenges and opportunities facing your organisation or industry in achieving energy efficiency and decarbonisation?
- How can technologies and innovations pave the way for Hong Kong’s building industry / infrastructure projects to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050?
- How can existing buildings / infrastructure facilities achieve energy efficiency with the help of innovation?
- How can the various private and public sectors work together to develop innovative solutions to achieve energy efficiency and decarbonisation?
Post Event Actions
- Apply the knowledge and insights into their building projects to achieve building sustainability
- Raise awareness of the importance of sustainable buildings in enhancing a city’s liveability and quality of life
- Seek for further knowledge enhancement in the area of sustainable buildings through attending professional trainings and / or joining professional bodies such as HKGBC
Speakers
MODERATOR
Ivy Kong
Chief Executive Officer, Asia
WSP (Asia) Limited
Ivy Kong
Chief Executive Officer, Asia
WSP (Asia) Limited
With 20 years’ experience in engineering consultancy and an established track record in delivering major infrastructure projects, Ivy is leading over 3,200 staff in 12 WSP offices across Asia to harness the region’s unique opportunities and challenges through collaborative and innovative engineering solutions, fostering Asia’s sustainable growth.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
Drawing strategies for the entire Asia operations to meet WSP’s firmwide net zero emissions commitment across its value chain by 2040; strengthening collaboration with clients and partners to reduce emissions.
Andrew Mead
Head of Architecture
MTR Corporation Limited
Andrew Mead
Head of Architecture
MTR Corporation Limited
Andrew Mead is responsible for the architectural design management of all new MTR stations, trains and transit facilities. In addition, he oversees the Art in MTR programme to create site specific artworks in stations. He has managed the design of over 200 metro stations in London, Toronto, Singapore & Dubai.
Priscilla Wong
General Manager - Building Services
Chinachem Agencies Limited
Priscilla Wong
General Manager - Building Services
Chinachem Agencies Limited
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.
Dr Raymond Yau
General Manager, Technical Services & Sustainable Development
Swire Properties Limited
Dr Raymond Yau
General Manager, Technical Services & Sustainable Development
Swire Properties Limited
Dr Raymond Yau is General Manager of Technical Services & Sustainable Development at Swire Properties (SPROPS). Raymond is currently Director & Vice-Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee, Hong Kong Green Building Council. Raymond also serves as member of Advisory Council on the Environment, Board of Director of Business Environment Council, and founding member of IWBI Governance Council.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Lead Swire Properties’ implementation strategies of carbon and energy reduction based on our 1.5°C aligned Science-based Targets, paving way to achieve net zero by 2050.
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