Exploring Green Energy Transition in Hong Kong
Day 1 : 14:35 – 15:25
This panel aims to revolutionize Hong Kong’s energy landscape by exploring innovative solutions for a more livable city while achieving carbon neutrality. By bringing together a group of visionary experts, including forward-thinking consultants, energy disruptors, pioneering developers, and impactful non-governmental organizations (NGOs), this session will delve into groundbreaking opportunities to catalyze the energy transition in the whole value chain. From disruptive technologies like microgrids, building management systems, and blockchain-enabled energy systems to game-changing options such as hydrogen and advanced energy storage, the panel will uncover groundbreaking ideas that can transform Hong Kong’s energy paradigm. Join us to be inspired by the visionary minds shaping Hong Kong’s sustainable future and discover how innovation can pave the way for a greener, smarter, and more livable Hong Kong.
Learnings
- How important is the energy transition?
- What are the game-changing energy options such as hydrogen and advanced energy storage and how these can contribute to achieving carbon neutrality?
- What are the disruptive technologies like microgrids, Digital Innovation in Asset Management, and blockchain-enabled energy systems, and what is their potential to transform the energy landscape in Hong Kong?
Post-event Actions
- Gain valuable insights into the mindset and approaches of the panellists that have the potential to shape a greener, smarter, and more livable Hong Kong.
- Contribute to raising awareness about energy transition and building energy efficiency in Hong Kong by sharing their learnings and insights with their colleagues, networks, or through relevant platforms.
Speakers
Moderator
Lawrence Iu
Executive Director
Civic Exchange
Lawrence Iu
Civic Exchange
Executive Director
Lawrence Iu is Executive Director at Civic Exchange. As a professional environmental strategist, he has profound experience in crafting climate change models and impactful public policies. His current focuses are on policy action in Energy, Building Energy Efficiency and Mobility. He has successfully built a platform with public, corporate and government stakeholders to craft an inclusive transition plan with strong buy-in.
In his previous roles in a multinational corporation and a higher institution, Lawrence led environmental sustainability and occupational health & safety projects across Asia Pacific and coordinated emerging technology management, circular economy and green chemistry research.
My Sustainability Goals for 2023:
Despite these difficult times, we must remain forward looking and anticipate the time of recovery. Even more so, we are now in a favourable position to make fundamental policy decisions to rethink our economic model, making it fit for a low carbon missions world, and to set course for a better, sustainable, and more liveable future for Hong Kong.
Victor Kwong
Convenor of Sustainable Energy Committee
Conservancy Organisation
Victor Kwong
Conservancy Organisation
Convenor of Sustainable Energy Committee
Mr Victor Kwong has more than 39 years of experience in the areas of corporate sustainability, environmental protection, building energy saving, occupational health and safety, fire protection, crisis management and security protection, etc. He coordinates the corporation’s efforts to improve sustainability and safety performance through effective risk management system, energy saving programs, carbon reduction, climate change risk reduction, etc.
Catherine Leung
Lead Environmental Manager
Catherine Leung
Lead Environmental Manager
Catherine Leung is Lead Environmental Manager for Hong Kong Transport Services, MTR Corporation. Catherine has completed her Master in the University of Melbourne, Australia, specializing in environmental engineering and management. She has over 20 years environmental management experience in the railway service industry. She takes the lead in green railway initiatives/projects for achieving de-carbonization on the operating railways and bringing improvements to the operating environment by introducing green railway technologies. She works on numbers of green projects to achieve carbon reduction, biodiversity as well as pollution/emission reduction.
Rory Meng
General Manager / Regional Business Field Coordinator
Rory Meng
General Manager / Regional Business Field Coordinator
Over 12 years of career, Mr. Rory Meng has been committed to the work of safety integrity management in petrochemical, machinery manufacturing, new energy, lithium electric manufacturing, semiconductor and other industries. He has rich experience in risk management system and equipment integrity management consulting, proficient in mechanical safety, process safety, chemical safety, functional safety, explosion-proof safety, electrical safety, product safety and many special technologies, integrated manufacturing system, equipment integrity management system, process safety management system, quality management system, asset integrity management system, engineering project management and many other production management system capabilities.
He has served 50+ leading companies in the related industry, and has participated in or led more than 20 projects of hydrogen energy and hydrogen related projects in general industry.
Jim Taylor
Senior Director – Planning & Development
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Jim Taylor
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Senior Director – Planning & Development
Jim has been with China Light & Power in Hong Kong since 2001, after moving from Melbourne, Australia. Jim is Senior Director – Planning & Development at CLP Power Hong Kong, where he is responsible for supporting the company’s future long term strategic development and regulatory regime.
Jim has extensive senior management experience of electricity, gas and environmental issues with leading companies in both regulated and deregulated energy markets in the UK and Australia. Prior to his current role in CLP, Jim has been responsible for the company’s long term strategic planning and the interface with the Hong Kong Government for the operation of the Scheme of Control, with earlier appointments covering retail strategy, CLP’s largest customers, energy efficiency & conservation and tariff design.
Supported by
Civic Exchange
With thanks to
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) is the Hong Kong utility subsidiary wholly owned by CLP Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia. CLP Power operates a vertically integrated electricity supply business in Hong Kong and provides a highly reliable supply of electricity and excellent customer services to more than six million people in its supply area.
Our sustainability goals for 2026:
CLP Power is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s climate action. Guided by the Climate Vision 2050, the company is advancing decarbonisation by progressively phasing out coal, investing in non-carbon energy infrastructure and supporting the Hong Kong Government’s target of increasing the share of zero-carbon energy in the fuel mix to around 60-70% by 2035.
To accelerate decarbonisation while maintaining its world-class supply reliability of 99.999% at an affordable price, CLP Power takes a multipronged approach. This includes helping customers enhance energy efficiency and accelerate electrification, strengthening regional cooperation on zero-carbon energy resources. It is also investing in innovation, smart energy solutions and grid enhancement to support Hong Kong’s long-term energy transition.
Solutions Showcase:
- Efficient Energy & Utilities
- Transport/Mobility
Legal Name: CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: eMobility@clp.com.hk
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2678 1605
General Business Address: 8 Laguna Verde Avenue, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
MTR Corporation
Booth L30
As a recognised world-class operator of sustainable rail transport services, MTR is a leader in safety, reliability, customer service and efficiency.
MTR has extensive end-to-end railway expertise with over 45 years of railway projects experience from design to planning and construction through to commissioning, maintenance and operations. Going beyond railway delivery and operation, MTR also creates and manages dynamic communities around its network through seamless integration of rail, commercial and property development.
Our sustainability goals for 2026:
- Social inclusion;
- Advancement & Opportunities; and
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Solutions Showcase:
- Technology & Innovation
- Transport/Mobility
Legal Name: MTR Corporation Limited
General Enquiry Phone Number: 2881 8888
Meet our 2026 speakers:
TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd.
Booth G37
TÜV Rheinland is a leading provider of testing and inspection services worldwide. For over 150 years, the company has helped make the world a safer place. Today, more than 28,000 employees test, inspect and certify products, plants and processes, while also providing training for people in a wide range of professions. Operating from 500 locations in more than 50 countries, TÜV Rheinland helps safeguard key areas of business and everyday life. Headquartered in Cologne and generating annual revenue of close to €3 billion, the company plays a key role in quality assurance worldwide. TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2006, demonstrating its commitment to anti-corruption and sustainability. Website: www.tuv.com
Our company’s sustainability goals for 2026:
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
At TÜV Rheinland, we follow a clear vision: a world that is always safe and sustainable – today and tomorrow. With our expertise and commitment, we support our customers as a reliable and trusted partner.
Our sustainability strategy focuses on five focus areas: impact-driven services, a safe, fair, and engaging working environment, decarbonized business activities, safe and responsible digitalization, and reliable business conduct and relationships. These focus areas enable us to continuously improve both our own sustainability performance and our services in the areas of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
Basis: Double Materiality Analysis
TÜV Rheinland’s refined sustainability strategy is based on an in-depth analysis of the positive and negative impacts of our activities on people and the environment, our strategic priorities, and the risks and opportunities of our business activities related to sustainability.
To identify which topics are most relevant for TÜV Rheinland, we conducted a double materiality analysis. The results confirm that our existing sustainability priorities remain relevant. At the same time, they highlight the growing importance of topics such as digitalization and data security.
Sustainability Strategy 2026-2030
As a result, the topics that are most important to us as a company, to our business model, and to the TIC industry (testing, inspection, certification) remain central to our sustainability strategy. These include, among others, the safety of our employees, the decarbonization of our business activities, and acting with integrity in all our activities. At the same time, we actively address emerging developments, such as advances in Artificial Intelligence.
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
Our Focus Area: “Impact-Driven Services”
Our goal is to support our clients in achieving their sustainability ambitions. To this end, we are expanding our services in the areas of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) across all business streams and regions, while maintaining our strong focus on consistently reliable, high-quality execution and implementation.
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
Our Focus Area: “Safe, Fair, and Engaging Working Environment”
A central component of our strategy is creating a working environment where all employees can engage. This includes providing opportunities for training and professional development, as well as maintaining the highest standards of occupational safety. We also place great importance on ensuring fair working conditions for all employees.
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
Our Focus Area: “Decarbonized Business Activities”
We are currently developing an approach to managing our emissions. As a first step, we have identified and made all relevant greenhouse gas emissions transparent. In the next step, we will define reduction pathways and set specific targets. We will report on the resulting implementation plan here.
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
Our Focus Area: “Safe and Responsible Digitalization”
We are committed to safe and responsible digitalization by strengthening data protection and cybersecurity resilience, while promoting responsible business practices in data and AI governance.
The Focus Areas of Our Sustainability Strategy to 2030
Our Focus Area: “Reliable Business Conduct and Relationships”
We embed compliance and integrity in our business activities and supplier management. This is essential to us and a key pillar of our sustainability strategy.
Solutions Showcase:
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Professional Services (inc Legal & Recruitment)
- R&D / Testing
- Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
- Sustainability Services
Legal Name: TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd
General Enquiry Email Address: service-gc@tuv.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 21921022
General Business Address: 3-4/F Fou Wah Ind Bldg 10-16 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, N. T., Hong Kong