Decarbonisation
Overview
To achieve zero carbon emission by 2050, green hydrogen is presented as a substitute for fossil fuel and the basis of a new economy. How could a total shift of fuel be achieved within merely three decades?
Learnings
- Green hydrogen produced with renewable energy set to replace fossil fuel
- Emerging technologies in production, storage, transport and utilisation
- The issue of a balanced development in which demand and supply grow at matched rates
- Roles of government, business, professionals and the community in building the hydrogen economy
- International partnership in associated developments: technology, commercialization, regulatory regime, etc.
Post Event Actions
- Appreciate the magnitude of change required by all components of the society in the transition from fossil fuel to green hydrogen and examine how it would impact on your organization
- Take preparatory steps so that your organization could benefit from the transition and avert its negative impacts
- Examine how your organization could contribute towards the rapid transition to green hydrogen and the new hydrogen economy
Speakers
MODERATOR
Lam Chiu Ying
HK2050isNow Senior Advisor
Civic Exchange
Lam Chiu Ying
HK2050isNow Senior Advisor
Civic Exchange
Lam Chiu Ying is an ex-director of the Hong Kong Observatory. He is active on the internet promoting awareness about climate change and advocating quick responsive actions. As a veteran bird-watcher he is passionate about the conservation of nature and keen to develop a nature-friendly way of life.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
Take as little as possible from Nature and leave as little trace as possible on departure.
Ir. Kenny Chan
Vice President
Siemens Energy Limited
Ir. Kenny Chan
Vice President
Siemens Energy Limited
Active profession in energy sector for more than 20 years in the field from power generation, renewables energy, transmission and distribution down to low voltage electrical installation. Deep involvement on new energy solution including wind & solar power, hydrogen and energy storage in Siemens Energy
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Go ahead with innovative hydrogen application project in Hong Kong to make a solid step to reach decarbonization goal of Hong Kong
Victor Kwong
Chairman of Environmental Committee
Institute of ESG & Benchmark
Victor Kwong
Chairman of Environmental Committee
Institute of ESG & Benchmark
Mr Victor Kwong has more than 39 years of experience in the areas of corporate sustainability, environmental protection, building energy saving, occupational health and safety, fire protection, crisis management and security protection, etc. He coordinates the corporation’s efforts to improve sustainability and safety performance through effective risk management system, energy saving programs, carbon reduction, climate change risk reduction, etc.
Anita Varshney
Global Vice President, Strategy SAP S/4HANA Sustainability
SAP
Anita Varshney
Global Vice President, Strategy SAP S/4HANA Sustainability
SAP
Anita is spearheading SAP’s strategy on Sustainability Management across SAP’s product portfolio, working closely with experts and leaders across different board areas. She is driving collaboration with SAP’s partners and wider ecosystem, accelerating innovation and delivering customer success on their sustainability ambitions.
My Sustainability Goals for 2021:
Coverage of the 17 SDGs