Innovation and Evolution in Sustainable Finance: From Climate Tech to Carbon Markets

Yushen Liu joined the company in 2009 and has held various roles to develop BNEF’s business across APAC. In her current role as co-head of BNEF APAC commercial, Ms.Liu manages BNEF commercial teams in Greater China, Japan, and Korea to provide research solutions for clients across multiple asset classes to shape their decarbonization strategy. Ms.Liu also co-leads the overall business operation in the APAC region.

Ms. Liu holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Nankai University and a MSc Degree on Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis from King’s College London. She also holds an MBA degree at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

With over 25 years of experience in financial services, Lapman is a trusted C-suite advisor and a leader in ESG, FinTech, and risk management.

He was the Asia ESG VP Lead at WTW, where he oversees the ESG strategy and governance for the region and serves as the global client service partner for two major insurance companies.

He is also a professor of practice at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he teaches and researches on ESG, FinTech, risk, and corporate finance topics.

Lapman’s mission is to help organizations and individuals navigate the complex and dynamic challenges and opportunities of sustainability, digitalization, and innovation.

He leverages his extensive expertise and network as former partner and senior advisor with leading consulting firms, such as Bain and Deloitte, as an external advisor on ClimateTech and corporate sustainability.

He was also an active board member and co-chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, where he promotes the development and adoption of green and emerging technologies in the financial sector.

Mr. Andy San is the Head of ESG Advisory Services at CECEPEC’s Sustainable Development Department. He is responsible for strategizing and developing ESG advisory services while leading a team dedicated to providing customized ESG solutions to clients with the aim of creating value.

With nearly 7 years of experience in the field of sustainable development, Mr. San has provided strategic advisory services to various international, domestic, and local companies and organizations. His expertise includes sustainable development roadmap planning, ESG management integration, ESG rating enhancement, sustainable development reporting, and related verification services. Mr. San has also been involved in the formulation of ESG disclosure guidelines in mainland China. Additionally, he oversees the daily operations of the company’s ISO 9001 quality management system and ISO 14001 environmental management system.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

I hope that sustainability will no longer be merely a slogan or green-washing tool, but will truly be reflected in regional development and regulations.

Alice Suen is the Head of Sustainable Finance, HSBC Hong Kong. She engages with Hong Kong’s broad sustainable finance ecosystem looking for opportunities to leverage HSBC’s capabilities and market position to support sustainable market development and deliver new solutions to address local, regional and global needs. She is responsible for driving the Sustainable Finance agenda among the Bank’s customers, enhancing business customer’s awareness and understanding towards sustainability, supporting clients in the development of sustainability and transition strategies, and assisting them in disclosure to gain better access to financial markets.

Having worked in the financial services industry for almost 20 years, Alice has a wealth of experience across frontline relationship management, business strategy, and people management. She has a dedicated focus on Greater China Business, and she has previously worked in Shanghai and the Greater Bay Area.

Outside of her professional career, Alice is an enthusiast in ESG-related volunteering activities.  

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Sustainability is a fast-evolving and non-linear topic. I hope to see even more Hong Kong companies articulating Sustainability plans and objectives, as we all collectively strive towards net-zero.

In his current role as Head of North Asia & CFO at Allinfra, Kelvin seeks to apply his 20 years of experience in finance and infrastructure across Asia Pacific to promote global sustainability and green finance through Allinfra’s technology.

Prior to joining Allinfra, Kelvin led green energy investments in China for Macquarie’s Green Investment Group. He also led over US$10 billion of equity capital markets and mergers and acquisition transactions in his capacity as Head of Client Coverage, Shanghai and previously as Head of Equity Capital Markets for Greater China.

Outside of Kelvin’s 12-year career at Macquarie, he also spent over 3 years at Singapore Power’s then subsidiary SP AusNet, which owned and operated gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks in Victoria, Australia, in a corporate strategy and business planning capacity. Kelvin is also a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and previously worked at Deloitte and BDO.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

In the coming year, I hope to see Hong Kong become a global leader in green finance with verifiable impact.