Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Embracing the Future of a Smart Green City: Liveable Neighbourhoods
Day 1 : 14:00 – 15:00
Discover how green buildings are redefining the future of urban neighbourhoods through remarkable building projects that balance community development and ecological conservation in the neighbourhood environment.
Learnings
- What are the key strategies, elements and technologies to enhance future residential projects for a healthier, more comfortable and vibrant neighbourhood?
Post-Event Actions
- Gain insights on how people-centric planning, design and construction of neighbourhoods can enhance liveability, both environmentally and socially.
- Seek further knowledge enhancement in the area of sustainable buildings by attending professional training and / or joining professional bodies such as HKGBC.
Speakers
Moderator
Vivian Lee
Executive Director, Water, Sustainability and Climate Change – Greater China
Vivian Lee
Executive Director, Water, Sustainability and Climate Change – Greater China
Vivian has served as both in-house sustainability expert and consultant to bring innovative solutions and multi-dimensional perspectives to enhance corporate / project’s sustainability profile. She has worked on many climate risk and adaptation projects and is passionate about advancing net zero and nature positive initiatives.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Government has stronger policy support on decarbonization and more organisations take faster actions to reduce emissions
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
YU Ching Yan, Johnny
Head of Sustainability
Mr Yu Ching Yan, Johnny joined the Company 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 28 years of extensive experience covering multiple disciplines including sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax and risk management and control. He leads the sustainability development of the Company and won the prestigious Business Leadership in Sustainability Award at the Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards 2022, organised by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). He also provides strategic advisory on property sales and marketing, policy formulation, digital transformation and innovation. 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 2023:
- Henderson Land Development Company Limited’s 2030 Sustainability Vision, ‘G.I.V.E.’, has four primary drivers: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People and Endeavour for Community, aligning with our commitments to the UNSDGs.
Simon Law
Assistant General Manager (Innovation)
Simon Law
Assistant General Manager (Innovation)
Dr. Simon Law’s main role is to identify deep technology solutions for the group’s adoptions. He was previously the Director for Universities and Institutions for the HKSTP where he led the effort to develop and implement programs to engage renowned universities and institutes to identify collaboration opportunities for technology commercialization with HKSTP.
He joined the Technology Transfer Center (TTC) at the Hong Kong University and Science and Technology (HKUST) in 2010, where he eventually assumed the position of the Director of TTC and Chief Executive Officer of the HKUST R and D Corporation Limited, with responsibilities for the University’s intellectual property management, patent portfolio development, patent licensing, academic-industrial collaboration, technology commercialization and technology based entrepreneurship, startup incubation and funding schemes including setting up the university’s investment fund for deep technology startups.
Steven Au
Deputy General Manager, Project Department, Hong Kong Property Division
Steven Au
Deputy General Manager, Project Department, Hong Kong Property Division
Steven Au serves as the Deputy General Manager of Nan Fung Development Ltd. He is a member of the HKIE, IStructE & RPE. He has over 20 years of experience in project management and strategic planning for large-scale high-rise commercial retail, office and residential development portfolio in HK, Macau and China.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
I would like to see more sustainability initiatives and pioneer exemplar projects that could help to shape a better green culture in Hong Kong and promoting good social return to our community.
Supported by
Hong Kong Green Building Council
The HKGBC strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in HK by engaging the government, the industry and the public. It also aims to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading HK to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development.
General Enquiry Email Address: marketing@hkgbc.org.hk
Meet our speakers:
With thanks to
Henderson Land Group
Co-Headline Sponsor for the Innovation and Technology Theatre
About Henderson Land Group
Founded in 1976 and listed in Hong Kong since 1981, Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) is a leading property group with a focus on Hong Kong and mainland China. The Group’s core business comprises property development and property investment. Henderson Land’s portfolio of award-winning landmark projects is the result of close collaboration with some of the world’s foremost architects and professionals. The Group also holds strategic investments in two listed subsidiaries (namely, Henderson Investment Limited and Miramar Hotel and Investment Company, Limited) and two listed associates (namely, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (which in turn has equity stakes in a listed subsidiary, Towngas Smart Energy Company Limited) and Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited). Henderson Land has a long-term commitment to sustainability and is a pioneer in green building and sustainable practices that harness innovation and technology to create new, smarter living. The Group is a strong advocate of social responsibility and invests in a broad range of community causes and initiatives. For more information, please visit www.hld.com.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
Our 2030 Sustainability Vision has four primary drivers: Green for Planet, Innovation for Future, Value for People and Endeavour for Community, which align with our commitments to the UNSDGs.
“G” – Green for Planet
Building a Green Portfolio: Reducing our impact on the environment
“I” – Innovation for Future
Shaping a Smarter Future: Creating a smart built environment enabled by innovation and technology
“V” – Value for People
Creating a Caring Culture: Being a caring employer who looks after our people and our partners
“E” – Endeavour for Community
Establishing a Liveable Community: Providing a more liveable environment that enhances wellbeing and quality of life
Solutions Showcase:
- Brand Owner
- Construction / Construction Products
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Property/Real Estate
UN SDG(s) that we align with:
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 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
General Enquiry Email Address: Portfolio.leasing@hld.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2908 8338
Sino Group
Booth C54
Sustainability is central to what we do at Sino Group and integrated into all aspects of our business and operation as we seek to create value for stakeholders and build a more sustainable future. We bring our mission of Creating Better Lifescapes to life through work on three strategic and interconnected pillars – Green Living, Community Spirit and Innovative Design. Committed and together, we build better communities where people live, work and play.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Science-based Target of reducing 53.1% Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions per square metre from the 2018 baseline and setting a new target to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions in line with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) methodology
- Reduction in electricity use intensity by 30% from the 2018 baseline
- Conducting of climate risk assessments at Sino Land’s wholly-owned new development projects, where applicable
- Obtaining BEAM Plus Gold or above certification at all of Sino Land’s wholly-owned new development projects, where applicable
UN SDG(s) that we align with:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- 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 14 Life below Water
- SDG 15 Life on Land
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Legal Name: Sino Administration Services Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: info@sino.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2132 8718
General Enquiry Office Address: 11-12/F Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
