Change Makers Stage
Hong Kong’s Green Talent: Rethinking Recruitment & Retention for the Future Workforce
Day 2 : 11:25 – 12:15
The increasing demand by young adults for jobs that would allow them to contribute towards the sustainability transition is clear. Amongst work-life balance, geography, good pay and benefits, and other factors, the opportunity to work in a sustainability-oriented role, function, company and industry has emerged as key to our younger workforce’s career considerations.
Learnings
- What is the state of play in Hong Kong? What green jobs will be in high demand?
- How can industry best identify, recruit and retain young sustainability talents? How can we address current skills gaps via training and education? What are the pertinent opportunities and challenges?
- How can we align company goals with the identities, incentives and expectations of young talents in sustainability?
Post-Event Actions
- Consider the development of roles and upskilling/reskilling opportunities for your company and industry.
Speakers
Moderator
Dr. Meike Sauerwein
Lecturer
Dr. Meike Sauerwein
Lecturer
Dr. Meike Sauerwein is a faculty at HKUST and the academic lead of the HKUST Life Cycle Lab. Her research interests evolve around environmental assessment of systems & products and consumption behaviours with focus on of circular systems in FMCG & textile. She teaches about Sustainable Consumption & Life Cycle Assessment and its applications in business, sustainable finance, and policymaking. Meike also leads the Sustainability Education Working Group of the HK Sustainable Campus Consortium.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
Openness of Hong Kong’s citizens towards rethinking and redesigning lifestyles that minimize resources demands and protect wellbeing of current and future generations.
Bon Cheung
Research Analyst
Bon Cheung
Research Analyst
Bon is graduated from the BSc student in Environmental Management and Technology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Currently, he is working as a Research Analyst at Civic Exchange. He has been leading research related to transition finance and taxonomy development. Bon has published several impactful articles related to green and sustainable finance development in major newspapers and business magazines. One of his recent articles about ESG risks is featured in the Knowledge Hub of the Chartered Banker Institute. Bon has also been influencing the market by hosting industry workshops and talks for market practitioners. For instance, he has been invited as a guest lecturer in a course offered by HKU-SPACE (Certificate for Module: Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability). With these achievements, he was recognised and nominated as one of the representatives of the HKUST to compete for the Oxford Green Finance Prize 2023.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Bring Theory to Practise, Connect Stakeholders, Facilitate the Low Carbon Transition in the GBA.
Haily Chan
Manager, Sustainable Development
Haily Chan
Manager, Sustainable Development
Haily has extensive experience on ESG disclosures, stakeholder engagement and policy advisory. At Swire, she advises on key policies and developments related to sustainability and supports the implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy, SwireTHRIVE, with a focus on managing water and supply chain impacts. She also manages the Group’s capacity building programmes and engagement strategy to further embed sustainability within the business.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
Every individual and entity, big or small, public or private, holds the power and responsibility to make positive changes towards a sustainable future. Let’s all ask ourselves, ‘What can I do?’”
Shruthe Kirupakaran
Renewable Analyst | NESS Founding Member
Shruthe Kirupakaran
Renewable Analyst | NESS Founding Member
Shruthe is a Renewable Analyst at Brawn Capital and one of the Founding Members of the Network of Environmental Student Societies (NESS). With her passion for climate change awareness and action, she has worked on a number of projects focusing on ESG and Circular Economy. She believes that Responsible Consumption and Production is the key to a more sustainable future.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
I would like to see continued symbiotic relationship between different industries in the city where they mutually benefit each other through efficient use of resources for the goal of sustainability.
Priscilla Lin
Sustainability and Strategy Manager
Priscilla Lin
Sustainability and Strategy Manager
Priscilla Lin is the Sustainability and Strategy Manager at Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited. She manages the company’s sustainability strategy and engages ecosystems in bridging sustainability and progress for all.
Before joining Schneider Electric, Priscilla was a sustainability professional in corporate sustainability consulting and a seasoned global citizenship education facilitator.
She is a participant in the 26th and 27th UN Climate Change Conferences in Glasgow and Sharm El Sheikh. Outside of work, she has co-founded The Shared Meal, a platform that promotes a sustainable food system and Solmunity, an initiative to drive community solar in Hong Kong.
My sustainability goals for 2023:
Empower and drive system-level climate action to secure a livable future for all.
Supported by
Network of Environmental Student Societies
NESS is a youth-led organization that advances the local climate movement by raising awareness, building capacity, and connecting youth with stakeholders. Through intergenerational collaboration, NESS curates conferences and workshops to equip youth with climate action knowledge and skills. Besides climate education, NESS focuses on green jobs to bridge the gap between businesses and youth.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- To bridge the current gap between sustainability youth talents and businesses in the arising green job market
- To empower more youth to take climate actions from their respective backgrounds or professions
- To establish more intergenerational collaboration and partnership for meaningful youth participation in climate actions and initiatives
With thanks to
Swire Pacific
Swire Pacific is a Hong Kong-listed international conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market leading businesses. The company has a long history in Greater China, where the name Swire or Taikoo (太古) has been established for over 150 years. Swire has a longstanding commitment to sustainable development. The company invests in sustainable development because it supports the creation of long-term shareholder value. Its sustainability strategy, SwireTHRIVE, covers five priority areas: Climate, Waste, Water, People and Communities.
Read more: https://www.swirepacific.com/en/sd/sd_overview.php
Our sustainability commitments under SwireTHRIVE:
- 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (1), and Net Zero Carbon by 2050;
- 65% waste diverted from landfill by 2030 (2), and Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050;
- 30% reduction in water withdrawal by 2030 (3), and Water Neutrality by 2050;
- 30% women in senior leadership roles by 2024; 30% women in the board by 2024;
- Zero harm;
- Supporting Education, Marine Conservation and the Arts in Hong Kong (https://www.swire.com/trusttomorrow/)
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13 Climate Action
- SDG 14 Life below Water.
Legal Name: John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.
General Enquiry Email Address: sd@swirepacific.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 28408888
Schneider Electric
Headline Sponsor for the Sustainable Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.
Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.
We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
Our 6 long-term commitments:
- Act for a climate-positive world
- Be efficient with resources
- Live up to our principles of trust
- Create equal opportunities
- Harness the power of all generations
- Empower local communities
Solutions Showcase:
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Green/Smart Buildings/PropTech
- Sustainability Services
- Technology & Innovation
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 1 No Poverty
- SDG 2 Zero Hunger
- 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 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: Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: customercare.hk@se.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: +852 3580 7188