People & Purpose Theatre
Reality Check: Exploring the Practical Side of Sustainability
Day 1 : 12:55 – 13:45
Sustainably leading an organisation or a project requires a delicate balance: it entails aligning financial viability with ecological and social stewardship, while harmonising today’s needs with tomorrow’s imperatives. Success hinges on the deep comprehension of our roles—what they entail and how we should fulfill them. In this session, our speakers explore the practical side of sustainability and demonstrate how the actual experience of sustainability differs from official linear stories.
Learnings:
- How can embracing the power of purpose convert vision into tangible outcomes and align teams across the company?
- What are the systems thinking approach, and how does it contribute to a deeper understanding of the interdependencies and trade-offs involved in sustainability decision-making?
Post-event Actions:
- Transform corporate purpose into a sustainability key driver
- Create a culture fostering a sustainability mindset
- Change the perspective from cost to opportunity by adopting a shared value strategy
Speakers
Moderator
Ada Yip
Botanist
Second Stage
Ada Yip
Second Stage
Botanist
Ada is currently a Project Principal at Second Stage, a newly formed social venture building company which invests financial and human capital in early stage companies with specific intention to make a positive impact to society and communities. She is also one of the Founding Directors of WYNG 43 Social Investment. Ada acted as CEO in one of its invested companies, Urban Spring, from 2015- 2022. She is a Certified ESG Analyst under EFFAs. Beyond her day job, her volunteer roles include being the co-chair of the board of Social Value International (a UK registered charity), one of a leading global network that pioneers in establishing impact measurement standards and trainings and a board member of Social Value Hong Kong (formerly The Hong Kong Institute of Social Impact Analysts), as well as a member of the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities under the Social Welfare Department of the Hong Kong Government. Prior to the above engagements, she was the Programme Director of the i2i (incubation to investment) program at SOW Asia. In her early career, Ada worked at a number of international financial institutions in Toronto, Tokyo, and Hong Kong with regional management responsibilities for over 15 years.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Invest in 3 impact businesses and worked closely with them to scale their business model
Wilson Chan
Digital customer success lead
UNIFi3D
Wilson Chan
UNIFi3D
Digital customer success lead
I currently serve as the Digital Customer Success Lead at Unifi3d, where I play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation for various fashion brands. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, I support clients in integrating cutting-edge digital workflows that enhance operational performance and reduce environmental impact.
With over 25 years of extensive experience in the fashion industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise across multiple facets of the garment sector. I have held significant roles in renowned fashion brands, garment factories, textile mills, and trading companies, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s intricacies.
Supported by
Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong
Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong (SVIHK) is a non-profit organisation driving the purpose-led business movement in Hong Kong and China. We are funded by leading companies to accelerate shared value creation by establishing long-lasting and profitable business models while addressing unmet societal needs. Our dedicated programmes and vivid ecosystem bring unlikely partnerships that simultaneously create economic and social value.
