Change Makers Stage
The Catalysts of Change: Empowering Young Professionals to Drive Organisational Social Impact
Day 1 : 13:55 – 14:45
This session examines the unique position and potential of young professionals in driving social impact within their organizations and beyond their job functions.aders.
Learnings
- Influence and Potential
- How can young professionals spearhead social impact initiatives within their organizations? What capacity do young professionals have to drive social change and innovation?
- Current Landscape
- What is the current state of young professional engagement in organizational social impact initiatives? How are organizations currently leveraging the talents of young professionals for social impact?
- Barriers to Engagement
- What are the main barriers young professionals face in contributing to social impact, and how can they be overcome? How can organizations help young professionals overcome these barriers to engagement in social impact initiatives?
- Organizational Support
- How can organizations create environments that support and amplify the social impact efforts of young professionals? What strategies can organizations implement to foster a culture of social impact among young professionals?
Post-event Actions
- Review current engagement levels of young professionals in social impact within your organization and identify areas for enhancement.
Speakers
Moderator
Dr. Rosette Leung
Lecturer
CUHK Business School
Dr. Rosette Leung
CUHK Business School
Lecturer
Dr. Rosette Leung is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. She teaches various courses, including Marketing Management, Global Marketing Management, Buyer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, and Integrated Marketing Communication. Her research interests span multiple areas, from social media marketing to internet-based relationships.
My sustainability goals for 2024:
My sustainability goals are to inspire and equip the next generation with the knowledge, skills, and determination to make sustainable choices and become leaders on fostering a more sustainable future. In addition to my commitment in business case writing about sustainability, innovation and climate change, I hope I can engage in more collaborative efforts with organizations and academics for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.
Bon Cheung
Research Analyst
Civic Exchange
Bon Cheung
Civic Exchange
Research Analyst
Bon is graduated from the BSc student in Environmental Management and Technology at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Currently, he is working as a Research Analyst at Civic Exchange. He has been leading research related to transition finance and taxonomy development. Bon has published several impactful articles related to green and sustainable finance development in major newspapers and business magazines. One of his recent articles about ESG risks is featured in the Knowledge Hub of the Chartered Banker Institute. Bon has also been influencing the market by hosting industry workshops and talks for market practitioners. For instance, he has been invited as a guest lecturer in a course offered by HKU-SPACE (Certificate for Module: Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability). With these achievements, he was recognised and nominated as one of the representatives of the HKUST to compete for the Oxford Green Finance Prize 2023.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
Bring Theory to Practise, Connect Stakeholders, Facilitate the Low Carbon Transition in the GBA.
Bosco Leung
Social Responsibility Lead
MTR Corporation Limited
Bosco Leung
MTR Corporation Limited
Social Responsibility Lead
Bosco Leung currently holds the position of Social Responsibility Lead at MTR. He commenced his career at the company as a management trainee, bringing with him over 15 years of experience acquired in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the UK. Bosco gained widespread recognition for his contribution in launching the MTR Mobile app series, which received over 20 regional and local awards during the early stages of his professional journey.
Bosco has been at the forefront of various corporate innovation initiatives within the Corporate Strategy and Global Innovation departments. His remarkable accomplishments include pioneering collaborations such as the #propUP corporate accelerator program, internal startup weekends, global innovation exchanges for overseas hubs, and the development of MTR’s first internal startup named “Doughnut Bus.”
Bosco actively supports the community by serving as a mentor and judge in programs like SIE fund, Jumpstarter’s IdeaPOP!, JA Company Program, and the DBS Foundation Social Enterprise Capacity Building Program. He has been invited as a speaker to events such as Service Design Hong Kong, “StartmeupHK” festival, Alibaba Entrepreneurship Fund’s “Jumpstarter”, and the Hong Kong Design Center’s “Unleash” Design thinking Forum.
Since joining the ESG team in 2022, Bosco has focused on driving multiple social programs and sponsorships while shaping MTR’s social priorities. He has spearheaded various new initiatives, including MTR’s inaugural Social Inclusion Week, the ESG Project Allies Programme in collaboration with NGOs and Social Enterprises to drive impact, the Gender Equity Network and Male Allies Program, the “EmpowerZ” traineeship pilot scheme for ethnic minorities and people with disabilities, ‘Train’ for Life’s Journey 2.0 with Social Innovation Challenge, and the establishment and management of MTR’s Internal ESG Fund.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
1. To develop improved metrics for managing and measuring social impacts more effectively.
2. To foster a collaborative community where individuals from diverse sectors can join forces and collectively drive positive changes together.
3. To explore programs that address both social and environmental impacts simultaneously.
Supported by
BESGO, CUHK
BESGO, a program backed by CUHK Business School, aims to educate and inspire the next generation of change-makers on how social good, social innovation, and sustainable practices can shape businesses and society’s future. With activities like training workshops, talks, and real-world projects, BESGO helps deepen students’ understanding of social needs and sustainability issues. By connecting educators, business professionals, social innovators, and future change-makers, BESGO fosters collaboration and creates shared value towards building a better future for all.
Our sustainability goals for 2023:
- Increase the awareness and understanding of social and environmental issues among students and participants by providing educational resources, workshops, and field visits.
- Foster partnerships and collaborations with local and international organizations that align with BESGO’s mission and values, and promote sustainability and social good.
- Engage and empower students to take action and create positive social and environmental impacts through BESGO’s programs and activities, and provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world projects.
Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
BESGO has organized various activities to promote social innovation, social good, and sustainable practices. In the past, we have designed and produced teaching and learning materials, conducted seminars and workshops, and facilitated visits to community and social enterprises. We also published feature articles and teaching cases, and presented at local and international conferences. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and provide opportunities for students to create real impact and foster collaboration for a better future.
