Change Makers Stage
Analyzing Through a Value Creation Lens: Insights from Rising Change Makers
Day 2 : 15:05 – 15:55
Sustainability is traditionally viewed as a cost centre, with sceptics withholding their buy-in and support, thus resulting in minimal efforts being poured into their companies’ sustainability journeys. It is imperative that a more innovative and youth perspective be adopted, traditional norms challenged, and greenwashing curbed to contribute to Hong Kong’s Net Zero goals in a commercial environment. Within this movement, youths play a critical role in uncovering hidden values, tackling obstacles and proposing practical strategies for integrating sustainability into business operations.
With a focus on revealing the often-overlooked benefits of sustainable practices and addressing the challenges faced by SMEs, this session aims to spark innovative solutions driven by the creative mindset and critical thinking of younger generations. Highlighting the importance of adopting a value creation lens, to define the impacts and merits of sustainability. Overall, our speakers will provide their actionable insights to leverage the energy and enthusiasm of youth in driving sustainability and innovation within their organizations, fostering a more resilient and dynamic business landscape.
Learnings:
- How can youths cultivate innovation and critical thinking to advance sustainability within small and medium sized enterprises and startups?
- How can we address the perception of sustainability as a cost center for SMEs and instead, promote investment for success?
- How do we uncover and highlight the hidden benefits and opportunities that sustainable practices offer to SMEs through a value creation lens, particularly attracting talent and enhancing competitiveness?
Post-Event Actions:
- Reflect on how your company views sustainability and its integration into business strategies
- Rethink how sustainability can be used as an asset to further your business goals
- Re-assess validity of existing sustainability initiatives and combat potential greenwashing schemes
Speakers
Moderator
Andrea Lo
Executive Editor, Tatler Hong Kong and Editor, Tatler Macau
Tatler Gen.T
Andrea Lo
Tatler Gen.T
Executive Editor, Tatler Hong Kong and Editor, Tatler Macau
Andrea Lo is Executive Editor of Tatler Hong Kong and Editor of Tatler Macau. She began her career in journalism in 2012.
My sustainability goals for 2024:
- Hong Kong bringing its long-awaited waste policies into fruition
- Hong Kong banning single-use plastics entirely with no exceptions
Rachel Handley
Sustainability Consultant
2041 Hong Kong
Rachel Handley
2041 Hong Kong
Sustainability Consultant
Specializing in International Hotel and Resort Management, Rachel combines her expertise in hotel management with a passion for sustainability. As the youngest individual to be promoted to a managerial position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, she was also the first to spearhead the role of ESG and Quality responsibilities. Rachel constantly strives to champion sustainable practices, most prominently, leading her hotel’s commitment to the City of Sydney’s Single-use Pledge, thus empowering significant positive change within the sector.
My sustainability goals for 2024 – 2025:
To achieve an enhanced recognition of the value of sustainability within the hospitality industry, strive towards the conservation of natural heritage and biodiversity through sustainable tourism and educate and empower youth to become environmentally conscious leaders driving long-term ecological preservation.
Lawrence Leung
Executive Manager
Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum
Lawrence Leung
Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum
Executive Manager
Mr Lawrence Leung currently serves as the Executive Manager of the Social Enterprise Summit.
With a background in strategic transformation in the commercial sector, Lawrence is interested in areas ranging from data analysis and user-centric insight to formulation of strategies and stakeholder engagement. He seeks to contribute his skills to city transformation and social enterprise development. In particular, he works with social innovators to create and assess their impact. His latest project was the Business for Good 2.0 study, aiming at providing practices and recommendations for local companies to adopt shared value.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Lawrence loves the city and its community. He was selected as one of the Amcham Future Leaders in 2023 and HKU-UBS Sustainable and Social Innovation Leadership Programme in 2024. He was also a member of HKFYG Youth I.D.E.A.S. Think Tank and the MTR Corp. Youth Forum.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Goal 8 Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Goal 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Viviene IÑIGUEZ MA
Head of People and Organization
UNIFi3D
Viviene IÑIGUEZ MA
UNIFi3D
Head of People and Organization
Viviene is a trailblazing regional leader who has spent 15 years driving sustainable innovation and growth across the industrial, M&A advisory, and digital supply chain sectors in APAC.
As a trusted strategic partner, Viviene excels at building impactful ventures, developing top talent, and spearheading digital transformation. Her diverse expertise encompasses strategic planning, change management, and cultivating people-centric, environmentally responsible organizational cultures.
Multilingual in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish, Viviene leverages her rich multicultural perspective to deliver exceptional, sustainable results. She is deeply passionate about diversity, inclusion, and harnessing diverse ideas to create a better future.
An inspiring speaker, Viviene shares her visionary insights on emerging industry trends, purpose-driven leadership, and building resilient, environmentally conscious organizations.
My sustainability goals for 2024:
- Increased investment in STEM and sustainability education: Enhancing school curriculums to prioritize hands-on learning, environmental awareness, and developing the skills needed for green jobs of the future.
- Sustainable job creation and upskilling: Supporting the development of green economy sectors, such as renewable energy, sustainable urban planning, and eco-tourism, and providing reskilling opportunities for workers.
- Mentorship and entrepreneurship programs: Establishing mentorship networks and incubator programs to empower young innovators and entrepreneurs to launch sustainable startups and social enterprises.
Sarah Jane Morphet
Senior Manager, Regional Transaction Management
JLL
Sarah Jane Morphet
JLL
Senior Manager, Regional Transaction Management
Sarah Jane Morphet is a Senior Manager in JLL Hong Kong Regional Transaction Management team. Working for wide variety of clients across the region sparked an interest in how sustainability can be better incorporated into the corporate real estate due diligence process.
Sarah now co-chairs JLL Hong Kong’s EcoClub with the goal of driving ESG initiatives across the Hong Kong offices.
Prior to joining JLL, Sarah worked at CBRE and IP Global.
Sarah graduated with a BA in Chinese Studies from the University of Sheffield and a MSc in Surveying from University of Reading
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
- Continue to develop sustainable business practices for JLL and sharing learnings with others across HK
- Engage with all stakeholders across JLL to foster engagement and develop solutions for our ongoing net-zero commitments.
Supported by
2041 Hong Kong
2041 Hong Kong is a youth-led organisation that strives to build a community seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for sustainability and climate action. We aspire to promote and uphold the #AntarcticSpirit by building a more resilient and sustainable Hong Kong.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- Increase youth uptake and education in sustainability
- Collaborate with education and business institutions
- Promote the #AntarcticSpirit
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong
We are edging towards a sustainable future for Hong Kong through the power of youths in our community. Our efforts are coordinated by our three branches: Consulting, Communications, and Community.
The Consulting Branch helps corporations and institutions address ESG and sustainability opportunities, and engage with critical stakeholders. The Communications Branch looks to share 2041 Hong Kong’s story with the rest of the world, with the aim to inspire more global climate action. And finally, our Community Branch partners with schools and institutions to organise events and solutions-based projects advocating for programs of environmental education to promote youth uptake in sustainability.
