In an era marked by economic uncertainty, it is important to delve into the strategies that will enable us to achieve net-zero and secure long-term success. The current landscape of uncertainty presents a unique opportunity for innovation, empowering businesses to not only enhance their profitability but also build resilience through strategic transition planning and investment.
Join us for an engaging panel session that will explore the opportunities that arise from investing in decarbonization activities. We will delve into the imperative for businesses to transition and maintain their relevance in the ever-evolving market. Additionally, we will shed light on the vital role played by partners and banks in supporting customers throughout their transformative journey towards sustainability.
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Moderator
Yushen Liu
Co-head of APAC Commercial, BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF
Co-head of APAC Commercial, BloombergNEF
Yushen Liu joined the company in 2009 and has held various roles to develop BNEF’s business across APAC. In her current role as co-head of BNEF APAC commercial, Ms.Liu manages BNEF commercial teams in Greater China, Japan, and Korea to provide research solutions for clients across multiple asset classes to shape their decarbonization strategy. Ms.Liu also co-leads the overall business operation in the APAC region.
Ms. Liu holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Nankai University and a MSc Degree on Human Resources Management and Organizational Analysis from King’s College London. She also holds an MBA degree at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Wesley Choi
President
qonvolv Ventures
qonvolv Ventures
President
Wesley has over 20 years of general management and investment experience, and is currently President of qonvolv Ventures, established in 2023, the corporate ventures arm of Tessellation Group. qonvolv Ventures aims to be the hub of industry knowledge and technologies for innovative growth in fashion industry and beyond, and conducts both incubation of creative solutions as new businesses and investments in emerging technologies in manufacturing excellence, digital value chain, green tech, and enablement of future workforce.
Previously Wesley spent over six years with Esquel Group, having taken on various positions including Chief of Staff to Chairman, Head of Corporate Communications, and Head of Group Finance before establishing Esquel Ventures in January, 2022.
Prior to joining Esquel, Wesley was an Executive Director of China Infrastructure Partners Fund and Bank of China International Private Equity, evaluating and investing in private equity opportunities with Greater China and Asia angles. Wesley also worked in investments and M&A at Oaktree Capital and Alibaba, after having started his career as a management consultant at Bain & Company.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Wesley obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Civil Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
I hope to see HK implement measures to:
– have much more and practical smart energy systems to reduce utility use in buildings (e.g. air conditioning)
– much more progressive and aggressive plastic collection, separation and recycling initiatives that are practical, likely requiring PPP
Vincent De Givry
Principal
Blunomy
Blunomy
Principal
Vincent is a specialist in energy transition for businesses and financial institutions. He has been for 2 years with Blunomy, a strategy advisory firm based in Hong Kong. Prior to this, he spent 30 years working in industry, the last 5 of which were spent transforming business portfolios with a low carbon offering. He is passionate about analysing opportunities, changing business models, building coalitions and looking in detail at the challenges to successful decarbonisation. He has strong expertise in the Asian market, advising some major companies on their energy and climate transition.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Support Hong Kong in drawing up a solid roadmap for energy transition that can be rapidly activated and that will enable the city to become a world leader and a green benchmark
Alice Suen
Head of Sustainable Finance
HSBC
HSBC
Head of Sustainable Finance
Alice Suen is the Head of Sustainable Finance, HSBC Hong Kong. She engages with Hong Kong’s broad sustainable finance ecosystem looking for opportunities to leverage HSBC’s capabilities and market position to support sustainable market development and deliver new solutions to address local, regional and global needs. She is responsible for driving the Sustainable Finance agenda among the Bank’s customers, enhancing business customer’s awareness and understanding towards sustainability, supporting clients in the development of sustainability and transition strategies, and assisting them in disclosure to gain better access to financial markets.
Having worked in the financial services industry for almost 20 years, Alice has a wealth of experience across frontline relationship management, business strategy, and people management. She has a dedicated focus on Greater China Business, and she has previously worked in Shanghai and the Greater Bay Area.
Outside of her professional career, Alice is an enthusiast in ESG-related volunteering activities.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Sustainability is a fast-evolving and non-linear topic. I hope to see even more Hong Kong companies articulating Sustainability plans and objectives, as we all collectively strive towards net-zero.
Jason Tu
Founder and CEO
MioTech
MioTech
Founder and CEO
Jason Tu, founder and CEO of MioTech. Jason is a technology and sustainability expert. He, representing MioTech, is a member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and the Director of the Alliance of Carbon Emissions Trading in China. Jason has been invited to speak at world-renowned conferences such as at IOSCO and at UNEP FI to address the role of technology in the global sustainability push. Prior to founding MioTech, Jason held different positions in Standard Chartered Bank, WeLab, and Robinhood. He holds an MBA from Stanford University.