People & Purpose
Overview
Our next generation are the beneficiaries of the sustainability agenda that we are pursuing today. Creating space for the amplification of their thoughts and messages as business leaders and decision makers of tomorrow not only prepares them to take on future responsibilities, but also pushes business leaders of today to be more accountable and aggressive in meeting their sustainability goals.
Learnings
- What are the opportunities for companies to create space for young people to receive the support and knowledge that they need to engage in the realisation of sustainability goals?
- How can industry work to create conditions that would not only bring young people on board, but also help to realise their potential as changemakers for a sustainable future?
- Perspectives from mentorship opportunities, lack of exposure, access to markets and networks and more.
Post Event Actions
- Consider how your company and industry can better engage and empower the next generation to take the baton for our sustainability agenda.
Speakers
MODERATOR
Patricia Slawinska
Head of ESG
Andrews Partnership
Patricia Slawinska
Head of ESG
Andrews Partnership
Patricia Slawinska is the Head of ESG with Andrews Partnership. With over a decade of experience in executive corporate strategy in Asia Pacific and Europe, Patricia is passionate about driving results around ESG, SDGs and integrating CSR strategies. She has led innovative climate projects, promoted renewable energy and invested in sustainable global environmental protection.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
- SDG 3 – especially the well-being part for HK society
- SDG 8 – mainly youth employment strategy
- SDG 17 – society partnerships
Mark Cheung
Co-Founder
Network of Environmental Student Societies
Mark Cheung
Co-Founder
Network of Environmental Student Societies
Mark is an Environmental Science undergraduate at the University of Hong Kong. He is also a youth delegate at various UN conferences and an expeditioner to the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctica Expedition. As the Co-Founder, he aims to raise climate change awareness of youth via education and capacity building. With his organisations work, Mark hopes to inspire youth to advocate for and take climate actions in our community.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
I hope to see more meaningful and active youth participation, youth inclusion element in the sustainability agenda, as well as more ambitious and integrated sustainability and climate actions at all levels in Hong Kong
Nixon Cheung
Head of Commercial and Brand
Hong Kong Tramways
Nixon Cheung
Head of Commercial and Brand
Hong Kong Tramways
Nixon Cheung currently works as the Head of Commercial and Brand at Hong Kong Tramways, while he also works as the General Manager of Tramplus. He is the awardee of “40 under 40” for marcom, media and marketing industries, and was elected as one of the “future leaders” by the American Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Better green energy adoption, and more use of green public transportation
Nadia Martins
Senior Director, Learning + Development
Marriott International
Nadia Martins
Senior Director, Learning + Development
Marriott International
Hospitality professional with an international background and multilingual capabilities, having lived mostly in Asia Pacific and grown up surrounded by the hotel environment. Passionate and dedicated to leading the hospitality industry into the adoption of long-term solutions regarding climate change and all things Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
More awareness about Sustainability in business. Policy implementation across Government and Industry to eliminate waste, enable a circular economy and ensure sustainable progress.
Christy Wong
Student
HKUST Division of Environment and Sustainability
Christy Wong
Student
HKUST Division of Environment and Sustainability
Christy is a recent university student with experience in climate resilience planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement in municipal, NGO, and academic settings. As a community liaison, she commit to create space for dialogue and action-taking to bring about principles of envision, enlightenment, and empowerment while expressing the importance of promoting mutual understanding to work towards societal betterment.