Food & Nature
Overview
Retailers hold immense power to drive changes in food production, distribution and consumption for a more sustainable future. How is the industry adapting to the realities of climate change, the global sustainability agenda and rapidly changing consumer preferences? Hear from leaders in this space on how they’re making the jump and implementing sustainability measures that align with the values of consumers and stakeholders.
Learnings
- How is the F&B retail sector innovating for changing buying habits, increasing consumer desire to understand the provenance and journey of their food, as well as preventing waste and social inequities?
- How can industry players better work with their suppliers, rethink operations, and engage their customer bases to provide transparency and support sustainable purchasing and consumption, while identifying new growth products and services?
- How are industry players responding to inflation, while balancing commitments and strategies for sustainability?
Post Event Actions
- Rethink the state of play in Hong Kong, and how the retail sector can move forward as a leader in environmental and social stewardship.
Speakers
MODERATOR
Jessie Lee
Corporate Philanthropy General Manager, Greater China, Bloomberg
Bloomberg L.P.
Jessie Lee
Corporate Philanthropy General Manager, Greater China, Bloomberg
Bloomberg L.P.
Jessie Lee oversees Bloomberg’s Greater China corporate philanthropy and APAC education programs. Previously, Jessie served as the China Program General Manager for the Goldman Sachs Foundation, helping lead the Goldman Sachs Philanthropy efforts. She also served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Berggruen Institute China Center.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
1) Increase renewable energy and reduce fossil fuels import 2) Enhance and build more recycling facilities.
Rebekah Bradley
Sales and Marketing Director
Slowood / Greenroot
Rebekah Bradley
Sales and Marketing Director
Slowood / Greenroot
Over the last 9 years, Rebekah has immersed herself in start-ups within F&B and FMCG industries, working across markets including New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong with experience spanning B2B, B2C and D2C. It’s important that the companies Rebekah joins ‘have a heart’ and actions are changing the world for a more sustainable future.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Greater accessibility to zero waste products – more accessible in terms of price and proximity. I’d like to see leading retailers prioritising such products and make changes to existing ranges, store wide. Great impact is possible when we all make small changes collectively, and increasing accessibility makes this more possible for the public.
Crystal Chan
Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Impact
McDonald's Hong Kong
Crystal Chan
Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Impact
McDonald's Hong Kong
Crystal Chan possesses extensive experience in corporate communications, sustainability and stakeholder engagement.
She is a member of the Board of Examiners of HKMA’s Sustainability Awards 2022, the MBA Alumni Advisory Board of HKUST, the Advisory Board of HKUST Connect and the board of JUST FEEL, a registered NGO advocating for compassionate communication.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Sustainability in action
Raymond Mak
Co-founder & CEO
Farmacy HK Limited
Raymond Mak
Co-founder & CEO
Farmacy HK Limited
Raymond is the co-founder and CEO of Farmacy HK Limited, the 1st urban farming technology company in Asia creating Smart Mobile Farms with cloudbased control capabilities for highly urbanized cities. Farmacy is one of the pioneers in driving new green movement locally, with the mission of enabling ecological farming of safe and fresh produce right in the city heart through decentralized Smart Mobile Farms and data-driven farming technologies.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
To develop an innovative and sustainable agriculture solution by combining environmental protection and green farming into one. We hope more people can work as partners to build a better and sustainable world together.
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