Sweden has long been at the forefront of sustainability drive. Future-minded business leaders have employed socially responsible business which has made Swedish companies internationally attractive. This session will share how Swedish companies develop sustainable leadership and cultivate talents.
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Post-event Actions for Delegates
Moderator
Karine Hirn
Partner & Chief Sustainability Officer
Partner & Chief Sustainability Officer
Karine Hirn is a partner and co-founder of East Capital Group. Born in France and based in Hong Kong since 2013, Karine is Chief Sustainability Officer for the East Capital Group and Chairperson of the Luxembourg-domiciled management company and fund structures. Previously, Karine was China Chief Representative in Shanghai and CEO of East Capital in Sweden. Karine is a French Trade Advisor and honorary member of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. She is also an advisor to the Center for Emerging Markets at Northeastern University in Boston. She is a frequent commentator on emerging markets and sustainable investing in international conferences and media. Prior to East Capital, she worked in Russia, in the banking industry and as a financial consultant in Nizhny-Novgorod and Moscow.
Kim Hellström
Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate
H&M Group
H&M Group
Senior Sustainability Manager, Climate
Kim is the Senior Sustainability Manager for climate in H&M Group production with 20+ years in the fashion & apparel industry. His focus is on financing the transition to renewable electricity and the electrification of the textile industry. Convinced that the key to a quick energy transition to renewable is to fully integrate it into the business model. A special interest in spotting corporate greenwashing and the challenges companies have around not misleading their customers or consumers all while still showing progress.
My Sustainability Goals for 2025:
For me, there is only one goal that matters and that is of course renewable electricity. Hong Kong is currently very low. It comes down to priorities within the sustainability agenda. The climate agenda is the most urgent and climate is all about energy.
Emmanuel Jupet
Managing Director
Volvo Buses, Region APAC North
Volvo Buses, Region APAC North
Managing Director
Emmanuel Jupet, Managing Director, Region APAC North, Volvo Buses, has been a driving force within the Volvo Group for 27 years. As an engineer, he is committed to ensuring that the products/services he works with create a positive impact on society. With extensive experience in purchasing, engineering, marketing, business development, and sales, Emmanuel has cultivated a holistic perspective. His multicultural exposure in countries like France, India, China, and Sweden has deepened his understanding of diverse needs. Based in Hong Kong since August 2020, Emmanuel remains dedicated to the pivotal role of buses in society and their contribution to sustainability.
Clément Raimbault
Managing Director
Managing Director
Currently Managing Director of Scania HK and Volkswagen LCV HK, Clement has been working for Scania over the last 11 years starting his journey in France working with network development to later coordinate wholesale activities from Sweden for Europe before to become Regional Director for the South East of Spain and finally join the Asia Oceania region as Head of the Scania captive dealers. Clement has a long international retail experience with Scania over 26 different countries where focusing on the business development.
Business Sweden is an organisation jointly owned by the State and business sector that supports and promotes Swedish exports and investments in Sweden.
Nordic Innovation is an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers, which aims to make the Nordics a pioneering region for sustainable growth by promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in Nordic businesses. NIH – HK was launched in 2018 and is targeting startups, growth companies, scaleups, SMEs; as well as covering activities with universities and research organizations. We aim at providing soft-landing for Nordic companies to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA) markets and bringing investment opportunities and talent activities from Hong Kong & GBA to the Nordic partners in the local ecosystem.
The Consulate General of Sweden is the official representation of Sweden and the Swedish Government in Hong Kong and Macau.
The Consulate engages with exchanges between Sweden and Hong Kong, as well as with promoting the Swedish image abroad. The Consulate also prioritise the contribution to Hong Kong’s green and digital transition.
Solutions Showcase:
Government Agency
Legal Name: Consulate General of Sweden in Hong Kong
General Enquiry Email Address: generalkonsulat.hongkong@gov.se
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2512 1212
General Business Address: Room 2501, 25/F, BEA Harbour View Centre, 56 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong