Circular Economy
The transition from a linear to a circular business model is one of the biggest transformations that organisations are experiencing today. We are presented with a golden opportunity to move away from traditional economic paradigms based on growth and profitability, and towards a new model which aims to secure businesses’ own existence by recognising that resources are not indefinite, and demands new value propositions, channels, products and services that reduce resource dependency and waste, keep resources in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.
MODERATOR
Merlin Lao
Head - Policy & Research
Business Environment Council Limited
Merlin Lao
Head - Policy & Research
Business Environment Council Limited
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.
John Haffner
General Manager - Sustainability
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.
John Haffner
General Manager - Sustainability
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.
John Haffner is General Manager – Sustainability, Hang Lung Properties Ltd., where he is responsible for formulating the Group-wide sustainability strategy and driving its execution. He has more than two decades of experience in cleantech, infrastructure and sustainability in Asia and North America, and is proficient in Mandarin.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
To make significant progress against defined sustainability goals both professionally and personally.
Suzanne Cheung
Head of Sustainability
Swire Coca-Cola HK
Suzanne Cheung
Head of Sustainability
Swire Coca-Cola HK
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.