Be My Buddy Buddy – Menstrual Equity Workshop
Day 1 : 14:15 – 15:30
Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop hosted by Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) and Free Periods Hong Kong, designed to break the taboo surrounding menstruation and empower participants to become advocates for menstrual equity.
This workshop will explore the importance of open dialogue about menstruation and its impact on individuals and communities. Through screening excerpts from the documentary “Period. End of Sentence,” we’ll delve into global menstrual equity issues and discuss the situation in Hong Kong.
Participants will engage in meaningful discussions using “Buddy Buddy Conversation Cards” to share personal stories and exchange ideas on promoting menstrual equity. We’ll then move into a creative activity, crafting “Period Bracelets” as symbols of support and empowerment.
Leave with a deeper understanding of menstrual equity, a sense of empowerment, and a “Buddy Buddy Box” filled with resources to continue the conversation beyond the workshop.
Learnings
• Educate participants about menstrual equity by:
Screening and discussing the documentary “Period. End of Sentence.”
Sharing information about the situation in Hong Kong
• Facilitate open conversations about menstrual equity through:
Using “Buddy Buddy Conversation Cards” to spark discussions
• Encourage to take action by creating “period bracelets”
Post-Event Actions
• Understanding the importance of open dialogue about menstruation and challenge societal taboos
• Gaining a deeper understanding of menstrual equity issues and the challenges faced by individuals in accessing essential menstrual products and information
• Empowering participants to become advocates for menstrual equity and inspire them to take action to promote positive change
• Encouraging participants to continue the conversation about menstrual equity beyond the event
Speakers
Zoe Chan
Co-founder
Free Periods Hong Kong
Zoe Chan
Free Periods Hong Kong
Co-founder
Zoe Chan founded happeriod in 2014 to promote positive menstrual health through menstrual cup sales and education in Hong Kong. Seeing the need for better education and breaking of menstrual stigma after researching and using menstrual cups, Zoe strives to promote positive menstrual health and encourage body exploration through alternative menstrual products. Extending her contribution to the relief of period poverty in Hong Kong, Zoe co-founded Free Periods Hong Kong in 2018 to provide menstrual education and support for disadvantaged communities of different backgrounds in Hong Kong society.
Amy Lam
Chief Sustainability Officer
HACTL
Amy Lam
HACTL
Chief Sustainability Officer
Amy has worked at Jardine Matheson Group companies for more than 30 years; she has held a variety of senior finance positions, mainly in the logistics sector. Amy Lam joined Hactl in 2015 as its Finance Director, and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer and an Executive Director in September 2021. After stepping down from these roles at the end of 2023, Amy was appointed Chief Sustainability Officer from January 2024, in which role she continues to head the company’s sustainability drive.
Hactl is a world-renowned cargo handling agent. Based in the single largest cargo handling facility in the world, the company is Hong Kong’s foremost independent handler – providing service to 100 of the world’s best-known airlines together with over 1000 of their freight agent customers.
Hactl is an acknowledged global leader in the handling sector, noted for driving excellence, best practice and innovation. It employs more than 2,000 staff.
Amy is a CPA in Hong Kong, a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (UK), and a non-practising member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
With thanks to
HACTL
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is Hong Kong’s leading independent air cargo handler, serving over 100 airlines and 1,000 forwarders. Its SuperTerminal 1 is the world’s single largest multi-level air cargo terminal. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited (Hacis), Hactl also offers value-added integrated logistics solutions and custom-bonded cross-border road feeder services connecting China and Hong Kong.
Hactl has been actively promoting sustainability, diversity and inclusivity since the launch of its Green Terminal programme in 2018. Its Sustainability Strategy Framework sets goals and guidelines for every aspect of Hactl’s operations, and sustainable principles are now embedded in every business decision and action. In 2023, Hactl has had its targets for science-based greenhouse gas emissions reductions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For Hactl, sustainability goes well beyond climate change mitigation measures alone, it also means caring for its workforce and community through measures such as refurbishment to offices; expansion of leisure facilities; provision of free massages employing visually-impaired masseurs and masseuses; advocating for menstrual equity and gender equality; educating staff on the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals; and introduction of additional policies to foster workplace equality and inclusivity.
Hactl has also made a major contribution to the development of Hong Kong International Airport, to become the world’s greenest airport. It is participating in a pilot project led by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), to evaluate renewable diesel (RD) as an alternative fuel for ramp vehicles and ground power units, and is the first cargo terminal in Asia to use RD for ground services equipment.
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
– Continue to pursue our SBTi-based targets, through increased use of renewables and collaboration with supply chain partners
– Inspire sustainability in air cargo through adoption of industry-leading decarbonisation and circularity solutions
– Support and promote diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and the local community
– Cultivate a corporate culture of continuous learning and development that nurtures talent and fosters professionalism
– Create a safe and empowering workplace that prioritises the wellbeing of our people
UN SDG goals that we align with:
- SDG 4 Quality Education
- SDG 5 Gender Equality
- SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 13 Climate Action
Legal Name: Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: corporate@hactl.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 27532135
General Business Address: SuperTerminal 1, 9 Chun Wan Road
Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong
