Net Zero & Nature Positive Theatre (Keynote)
A Buildings-First Approach in our Climate Fight: Design, Construction, Operations
Day 2 : 12:30 – 13:20
It is estimated that buildings contribute to 60% of total greenhouse gas emissions in Hong Kong, so it is integral to start from the ground up when identifying a buildings-first approach. This panel will discuss the role of design in building sustainably as well as the use of green material and renewable energy systems in the constructions phase. It is also important to ensure the operations of the building is sustainable including energy-efficient systems and smart building technology. This panel will identify the key challenges and opportunities in developing Hong Kong’s buildings-first approach.
Learnings
- What are the best practices in sustainable building projects and initiatives?
- What are the specific challenges Hong Kong faces on building design, construction and operation?
- What kind of (de)regulations do we need to leapfrog building decarbonisation
Post-event Actions
- Understand building decarbonisation as the priority for Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality.
- Collectively discuss and develop decarbonisation roadmap for the buildings and construction sector.
Speakers
Moderator
CF Leung
Director – Operations
CF Leung
Director – Operations
C F Leung is currently the Director – Operations of Business Environment Council. As an environmental engineer with over 20 years of experience, he has been spearheading the development of sustainable buildings by leading and providing advisory services on a large number of green building initiatives. He also works on waste related projects by providing waste management and audit services for building sector and community events.
CF also involves in formulating and executing of several renowned environmental award programmes, including HSBC Living Business Awards and BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Continue to influence others to walk the talk in the decarbonisation pathway.
Ar Donald Choi Wun Hing, JP
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Ar Donald Choi Wun Hing, JP
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Donald has worked globally as architect and developer for over 30 years. He is familiar with both public and private construction projects and believes in the power of design and technology to empower society. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Chinachem Group. He was the Managing Director of Nan Fung Development and before Nan Fung, Director of Foster and Partners and the Authorised Person – Architect for the Hong Kong International Airport Passenger Terminal (HKIA Silver Medal Winner) and many infrastructure projects at Chek Lap Kok. The airport was awarded the Top Ten Construction Projects in the World and has won numerous awards including the Best Airport in the World since opening in 1998.
Donald is active in community services. He has held multiple leadership roles in NGO and professional bodies that focus on community, design and innovation. He is the Board Chairperson of the Construction Innovation and Technology Application Centre and also a Board member of the Business Environment Council, Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong Green Building Council, Habitat of Humanity HK and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Donald also serves as a Member of the Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development, Land and Development Advisory Committee, the Hospital Governing Committee [HGC] of Hong Kong Eye Hospital & Kowloon Hospital and the Chairman of Sub-committee on Capital Works of the HGC of North District Hospital. He was the Former President of Hong Kong Institute of Architects and the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design, as well as the former Chairman of the Architects Registration Board, HKSAR.
Margaret Kam
Sustainability Lead, Hong Kong
Margaret Kam
Sustainability Lead, Hong Kong
Dr Margaret Kam is an advisor, architect, researcher and sustainability specialist with over 15 years’ of local and international experience. Since 2022, Margaret leads Arcadis’ Sustainability Advisory Practice in Hong Kong, providing strategic advice on decarbonisation, sustainable building and neighbourhood design, smart and green technologies, while engaging with industry stakeholders to advance sustainable development of Hong Kong’s built environment.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
- Greater urgency for climate action and circularity
- Appreciation and revitalisation of existing buildings and communities
- Enhanced liveability and health and well-being for all
Michael Pang
Chief Building Surveyor
Michael Pang
Chief Building Surveyor
Mr PANG is a registered architect and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects. He graduated from the Hong Kong University and worked in the private sector as an architect. He then joined the Buildings Department (BD) in 1996. At BD, he has been involved mainly in the administration of the Buildings Ordinance on the control of new private building developments and existing private buildings. He had the opportunity to work in a variety of sections including the Legal Services Section and the Minor Works & Signboard Control Section and he is now the section head of the Hong Kong East and Heritage Section of the New Building Division 1.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
I hope that more buildings in Hong Kong will attain a high level of performance in respect of sustainability and green performance. Also, I hope that there will be more comprehensive publicity to encourage people to change their mindset and take swift actions to lead a greener life and make Hong Kong a more livable city.
Dr Raymond Yau
General Manager, Technical Services & Sustainable Development
Dr Raymond Yau
General Manager, Technical Services & Sustainable Development
Dr Raymond Yau is General Manager of Technical Services & Sustainable Development at Swire Properties (SPROPS). Raymond is currently Director & Vice-Chairman of Sustainable Development Committee, Hong Kong Green Building Council. Raymond also serves as member of Advisory Council on the Environment, Board of Director of Business Environment Council, and founding member of IWBI Governance Council.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Lead Swire Properties’ implementation strategies of carbon and energy reduction based on our 1.5°C aligned Science-based Targets, paving way to achieve net zero by 2050.
Supported by
Business Environment Council
Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, charitable corporate membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong.
Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility.
BEC offers sustainable solutions and professional services covering advisory, research, assessment, training and award programmes for government, business and the community, thus enabling environmental protection and contributing to the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
With thanks to
Arcadis
Arcadis is a world-leading organization that provides comprehensive services for natural assets, built assets and infrastructure. Our team of more than 36,000 experts spans over 70 countries, delivering sustainability consulting, planning, design, cost management, project management and construction management at all stages of the project lifecycle.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
Support Hong Kong’s journey to carbon neutrality by minimising our operational emissions, maximising our impact in client projects, and engaging with the industry to develop sustainable solutions
Solutions Showcase:
- Education/Training/Certification
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 15 Life on Land
Legal Name: Arcadis Consultancy Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: info-hk@arcadis.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: +852 2911 2000
Chinachem Group
Programme Sponsor for Our Net Zero, Climate Resilient Future: Aligning Public-Private Ambition and Action
Day 2 of the Net Zero and Nature Positive Theatre
Chinachem Group (CCG) is a leading property developer based in Hong Kong. We have worked with the purpose of creating “Places with Heart”, which delivers long-term positive impacts for all our stakeholders. Being a purpose-driven enterprise, we actively seek to make a positive contribution to society through our adherence to 3Ps, namely People, Prosperity, and Planet.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
CCG Carbon Reduction Roadmap – CCG 3050+
- A reduction of at least 51.8% of Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity by 2030 from a 2020 base year
- A reduction of at least 20% of Scope 3 carbon intensity by 2030 from a 2020 base year
We are Hong Kong’s second real estate developer to have completed SBTi decarbonisation targets validation fulfilling the conditions for limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 15 Life on Land
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Chinachem Agencies Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: sustainability@chinachemgroup.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: +852 2739 8811
General Business Address: 35-38/F, Nina Tower, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
Swire Properties
Sustainable development is central to Swire Properties’ business philosophy and company culture. We have established our SD 2030 vision – to be the leading sustainable development performer in real estate industry globally by 2030. The SD 2030 Strategy was developed to manage the full spectrum of our ESG impacts. Sustainable placemaking and long-term placekeeping form the core of our Strategy.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Long-term Decarbonisation – 1st real estate developer in Hong Kong to have an approved 1.5°C-aligned Science-based targets, which set the Company on the pathway to reach net zero emissions by 2050 via:
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions by 25% by 2025 and 46% by 2030 (from a 2019 base year)
- Reduce GHG emissions from capital goods (embodied carbon emissions of new development projects) by 25% per square metre in 2030 (from a 2016 – 2018 base year)
- Reduce GHG emissions from downstream leased assets (tenant carbon emissions) by 28% per square metre in 2030 (from a 2018 base year)
- Deepen sustainability partnerships with tenants – through our newly launched Green Performance Pledge (“GPP”), and to achieve 50% of office tenants signing GPP by 2025, which is equivalent to nearly 5 million square feet of leased office space
- Green Financing – to achieve a minimum of 50% of bond and loan facilities from green financing by 2025 and 80% by 2030
- Diversity & Inclusion – Maintain a gender balance in senior management and a gender pay ratio at 1:1
- Commitment to Zero Harm – no fatalities, no serious incidents, no injuries and no harm to health as a result of our business activities
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Swire Properties Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: sustainabaledevelopment@swireproperties.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 28443888