Decarbonisation
Overview
Power generation and transportation are among the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Hong Kong. Decarbonisation of these sectors is therefore a priority, in order for the city to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As hydrogen emerges to fulfil its longstanding potential as a clean energy source, what are the opportunities and challenges of its adoption in Hong Kong?
Learnings
- How can Hong Kong best tap into hydrogen’s potential for a clean, secure and affordable energy future?
- What are the partnerships, technological, regulatory and investment support required for viability and scaling up?
- What are the barriers to developing a hydrogen economy in Hong Kong, and how best to overcome them?
Post Event Actions
- Gain insights on the latest technological, regulatory and investment trends for developing a hydrogen economy.
- Understand the potential of hydrogen for a net-zero economy by 2050, including how hydrogen compares with other fuels for decarbonisation by industry.
- Rethink how your company and industry could collaborate and support the deployment of hydrogen in Hong Kong.
Speakers
MODERATOR
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.
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
Summer Chen
Climate Advisory Specialist
ERM
Summer Chen
Climate Advisory Specialist
ERM
Summer is a senior advisor of business low carbon economy transition and supports companies at all stages of their decarbonisation journey, from developing a net zero strategy, implementing energy efficiency or reduction measures, to deploying low-carbon technologies, such as CCUS, Hydrogen. She was nominated as the Impact Champion by Women in Renewables Asia in 2021.
Alfred Wong
Chief Executive Officer – China
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Alfred Wong
Chief Executive Officer – China
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Alfred Wong is the CEO of Ballard China. He holds P&L responsibility for Ballard’s business in China and its joint venture with Weichai Power. He also serves on the board of directors of Wisdom Motor.
In his 22 years with Ballard, Alfred has led global technical and commercial teams focused on helping customers transition to hydrogen energy in mobility and stationary power applications. He has spearheaded some of the industry’s largest fuel cell programs and partnerships, and worked with stakeholders to deploy over 3,500 fuel cell electric vehicles in various demonstration fleets.
Alfred is a licensed Professional Engineer (Canada), and holds B.A.Sc. and M.Eng. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, a MBA from Simon Fraser University, and an executive leadership certificate in Corporate Governance from Stanford University.
Isaac Yeung
Head of Corporate ESG
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Isaac Yeung
Head of Corporate ESG
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Having served at Towngas for over 30 years, Isaac Yeung’s experience spans ESG, company secretarial services, human resources, project investment, corporate affairs and beyond.
Mr Yeung holds a MBA degree from CityU and a BBA degree from CUHK. He is an Associate with the designations of Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional of The Chartered Governance Institute UK and an Associate of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
It would be great, if possible, to witness the wider application of hydrogen technologies in Hong Kong through active collaboration between different stakeholders.
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