Analyzing Through a Value Creation Lens: Insights from Rising Change Makers

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

Specializing in International Hotel and Resort Management, Rachel combines her expertise in hospitality with her passion for sustainability, which is demonstrated through her work as Sustainability Consultant at 2041 Hong Kong. Besides that, as one of the youngest individuals to be promoted to a managerial position at a luxury 5-Star hotel, she was also the first to spearhead the integration of ESG and Quality responsibilities and projects. Her initiatives range from seamlessly integrating greener practices into the hotel’s operations, to the regular learning and development of staff on ESG principles, thus empowering significant positive change within the sector and beyond.

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.

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 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 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.