Sustainable Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Rising to the ESG Challenge: A Vision for Sustainable Facilities Management
Day 2 : 16:35 – 17:25
Facility managers are at the forefront of efforts to improve sustainability within the real estate industry. As the demand for greater data transparency and smart technology to manage spaces more efficiently increases, how are facility managers adapting and setting new standards, measuring, analysing and accurately reporting ESG progress?
Learnings
- What are the state of play in Hong Kong, and what are some obstacles for businesses looking to improve ESG performance? Perspectives from smart tech, installation and maintenance, data and cost.
- The social piece – How can we incorporate best practices of diversity, equity and inclusion into facilities management? In what ways can we improve an organisation or building’s relationship with its community?
- The governance piece – What are some tangible contributions that facility managers offer for corporate level ESG reporting?
Post-Event Actions for Delegates
- Consider what ESG in facilities management mean for businesses’ competitiveness and attraction to investors.
Speakers
Moderator
Dora Yim
Secretary (2023-2024)
Dora Yim
Secretary (2023-2024)
Dora is the Deputy Head of Property Management in CBRE Advisory Hong Kong Ltd. She has over 20 years of experience in Property and Facilities Management industry. Before joining CBRE, she worked in several esteemed companies with headquarters located in Hong Kong, UK and US. Dora is currently the Secretary for the IFMA Hong Kong Chapter had been serving various key roles in the Chapter since 2013. Dora was awarded as Winner of Asia Pacific Facility Manager of the Year 2021.
Henry Cheung
Managing Director
Henry Cheung
Managing Director
Ir. Henry Cheung was a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Division of Engineering Science. He also attained the qualification of Master of Business Administration from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia.
Ir Henry Cheung has over 30 years of experience in the railway engineering industry, serving in various capacities in client, consultant, and supplier organizations and has delivered railway systems around the world. Ir Cheung is renowned in the local engineering community and global railway industry. He has served in various positions in many professional institutions and has lectured in post-graduate level railway engineering courses.
Ir. Cheung is currently the Managing Director of KONE Elevator (HK) Ltd and the Chairman of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
KONE has pledged to have carbon-neutral operations by 2030. We have committed to cut 50% of the emissions from our own operations and a 40% reduction in the emissions related to our products’ materials and lifetime energy use.
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder / Technical Director
Erik Vaughan
Co-Founder / Technical Director
Erik Vaughan co-founded GS Renewable. With 15+ years of experience in the heat pump industry, he has designed heat pump systems for large scale projects for distilleries, listed buildings, luxury homes and hotel chains. He values sustainability and is a member of the European Heat Pump Association and an alumni of the EIT Climate-KIC Accelerator backed by the European Union.
His work has enabled GS Renewable to attain 18 awards and accolades for his heat pump system design.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Lead the transformation for organisations in Hong Kong to achieve their ESG commitments across their supply chain especially for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions through end to end heat pump solutions.
Julien Watel
Director Energy Business Line
Julien Watel
Director Energy Business Line
Mr. Julien Watel graduated with a master’s degree in Mechanical and Energy Engineering at Polytech Marseille University (France). Fully engaged in sustainability solutions development for giving a brighter future to the next generations, he has over 22 years of experience in energy management and building services engineering with extensive international experience in construction of building services plants with the aim of thinking operations from the design phase.
In Veolia, Julien has been promoting implementation of smart energy services in the Middle East and Central Europe. He is now assigned by Veolia to work as Director of the Energy Business in HK Line and as Executive Director of the Southa Group of Companies to accelerate the development of energy performance services to cope with environmental challenges.
Supported by
IFMA Hong Kong Chapter
Founded in 1980, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers. IFMA’s Hong Kong Chapter, established in 1992 was the first Chapter formed in Asia. The Chapter supports over 600 IFMA members in Hong Kong by offering diverse educational and networking events, and international accrediting programs, and empowering its members to learn, connect and advance. The Chapter was recognized as one of Recognized Professional Bodies of Property Management Services Authority in 2020.
With thanks to
GS Renewable
GS Renewable’s “plug and play” modular heat pump plant rooms enables businesses with high demand in heating, cooling, hot water or steam to significantly decarbonise by 100% and saving 80% on operational cost. With over 20+ years experience in heat pump technology and 18 award UK & Ireland National Heat Pump
Awards for best heat pump design for commercial, industrial and luxury domestic projects.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Help drive businesses ESG plans forward by implementing our modular heat pump plant rooms
- Make an impact through consulting large scale manufacturers, organisations building district heating / cooling areas, large retrofit buildings on how to optimise decarbonisation with a lean design
- Challenge the status quo organisations relying on fossil fuels for their processes.
- Ensure that organisations comply with sustainability policies implemented across various jurisdictions
Solutions Showcase:
- Renewable Energy
- Sustainability Services
- Sustainable Products
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- 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
Legal Name: GS Renewable
General Enquiry Email Address: info@gsrenewable.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: +353 87 9038920
General Business Address: GS Renewable, Unit 12A, 17/F Glenealy Tower, No. 1 Glenealy, Central HK, Hong Kong
KONE Elevator (HK) Ltd.
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry. Sustainability is a source of innovation and competitive advantage for us. It guides us in our daily work with our stakeholders. In addition to the environmental aspects of our offering and operations, our sustainability focus areas include safety, quality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as ethics and compliance. KONE is committed to conducting it business in a responsible and sustainable way.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Carbon emission reduction for fleet & facilities (scope 1 & 2) (tCO2e) vs the year 2019 reduced by 21%
- Frontline diesel & petrol fleet with zero growth rate
- Target 10% of electric-driven vehicles
Solutions Showcase:
- Engineering & Infrastructure
- Sustainable Products
- Technology & Innovation
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Legal Name: KONE Elevator (HK) Ltd.
General Enquiry Email Address: customerservice2@kone.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 27866500