Decarbonisation
Overview
Green Building is a major decarbonisation strategy of Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050. This session will feature success cases to demonstrate how master planning, smart designs and construction of neighbourhoods and residential spaces help escalate Hong Kong’s sustainability to the next level.
11:20-11:25 Introduction by Moderator
11:25-11:35 Kenneth Li, Executive Director, Building MEP & Sustainability, China Region, WSP: “Net Zero Engineering Solutions for Sustainable Living”
11:35-11:45 Johnny Yu, Advisor to Chairman, Henderson Land Development Company Limited: “Sustainability & Innovation in Residential Development”
11:45-11:55 Boris Lo, Chief of Project – Caroline Hill Road, Hysan Development Company Limited: “Carbon Reduction on Neighbourhoods From A Masterplan Perspective”
11:55-12:20 Panel discussion
Learnings
- What are some key elements in the master planning of sustainable neighbourhood projects? What role does green finance play?
- What are the challenges and solutions for integrating smart design in residential and neighbourhood projects?
- How are trends in construction technology supporting decarbonisation efforts and enhancing efficiencies?
Post Event Actions
- Gain insights and apply knowledge in building projects to support the achievement of Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality target by 2050.
- Raise awareness on the role of green buildings in driving Hong Kong towards net-zero carbon, from master planning, smart and sustainable designs, use of green materials, green construction methods to sustainable operations.
- Understand the practices and concerted efforts of various industry players and their contributions to expedite the decarbonisation journey of Hong Kong.
- Seek further knowledge enhancement in the area of net-zero carbon buildings through attending professional trainings and/or joining professional bodies such as the HKGBC.
Speakers
MODERATOR
Dr Hong-yu Li
CEO, APAC
Egis Asia Pacific
Dr Hong-yu Li
CEO, APAC
Egis Asia Pacific
Dr Hong-yu Li has been working in the Infrastructure and Built Environment over 30 years. She is currently the CEO for Egis Asia Pacific region. She is an active advocator for sustainability and carbon neutrality in green business and lifestyle. Egis is a keen supporter for HKGBC.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
A greener HK with the government, industries and people to set out clear green objectives and drive for high achievement. Hong Kong should be a world leader on sustainability.
Kenneth Li
Executive Director, Building MEP & Sustainability, China Region
WSP
Kenneth Li
Executive Director, Building MEP & Sustainability, China Region
WSP
As a professional engineer with more than 30 years’ experience, Kenneth leads the MEP design of WSP in some the most iconic projects across the region. He also actively contributes to the green building movement by serving in professional institutions and task forces of government departments, including Hong Kong Green Building Council, BEAM Society Limited as well as Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and Buildings Department.
Johnny Yu
Advisor to Chairman
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
Johnny Yu
Advisor to Chairman
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
YU Ching Yan, Johnny, BSc, MBA, ACA, CFA, joined Henderson Land in 2020 as the advisor to Chairman. Prior to joining the company, Mr Yu held various senior positions with UBS, Credit Suisse and Price Waterhouse in both Hong Kong and London. He brought 27 years of extensive experience covering multiple disciplines including sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax, risk management and control, with his recent focus being digital transformation, innovation and sustainability. Mr Yu graduated from The London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London with a bachelor’s degree in Management Science and attained his MBA degree in Finance with City University of London. He is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales and Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Following the global carbon emission reduction footprint, Henderson has formulated its 2030 vision in response to climate change issue, which is reflected in the sustainability strategy, categorized by four primary drivers G.I.V.E , I hope the public to pay attention on Sustainability issue and to achieve Hong Kong’s carbon neutrality commitment together.
Boris Lo
Chief of Project - Caroline Hill Road
Hysan Development Company Limited
Boris Lo
Chief of Project - Caroline Hill Road
Hysan Development Company Limited
Boris Lo is Chief of Project (Caroline Hill Road) in Hysan for the overall project management of the Caroline Hill Project – where a premium commercial building with community facilities will be developed.
Mr. Lo has over 22 years of project and design management experience, spanning cultural, institutional, commercial, and luxury residential projects. Sustainability has always been an essential and core part of the projects which he was involved throughout his career, such as the HKSAR government Tamar Development Project, The Mills, Airside and Cyberport Expansion Project etc.
My Sustainability Goals for 2022:
Let’s all strive to shape our community and neighborhood with sustainability in mind for the next generation.