Buildings & Facilities Theatre
Unleashing Existing Buildings’ Potential for Decarbonisation
Day 1 : 11:15 – 12:05
This session aims to bring vigorous dialogue to how cross-sectoral collaboration can maximise the effectiveness and impact of retrofitting the existing building stock while achieving decarbonisation and financing goals. From research, data analysis, benchmarking, and sharing of best practices, to financing perspectives, the session will offer a comprehensive discussion of this challenging topic.
Speakers
Moderator
Christine Loh
Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment
Christine Loh
Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment
Christine Loh is Chief Development Strategist at Institute for the Environment at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and Scholar in Residence at Asia Society Hong Kong (2023-24). She serves on the boards of CDP Worldwide, Global Maritime Forum, New Forests Pty Limited, and Towngas Smart Energy. She is a published author of many academic and popular works; her latest book is on COVID-19 from a global governance perspective.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
To help bring sustainability come ‘alive’ in class and in community.
Travis Kan
Director, Digital Energy, Power Products and Industrial Automation
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Travis Kan
Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited
Director, Digital Energy, Power Products and Industrial Automation
As the Director of Schneider Electric Hong Kong’s Digital Energy, Power Products and Industrial Automation, Travis Kan drives the company’s energy management and industrial automation businesses via strategic initiatives, digital solutions, marketing, and partnerships. He serves as a trusted partner in delivering solutions towards carbon neutrality, working closely with end users, consultants and contractors to bring the latest innovations to the market.
Travis is a strong business development professional with a wealth experience in the energy industry. His previous roles span Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Business Development and General Management. Prior to re-joining Schneider Electric in 2023, he worked with leading companies, including General Electric and CLP, gaining a comprehensive pool of solid experience in power generation, transmission and distribution, control and automation, building energy management, and digital solutions.
A Fellow of The Energy Institute in the United Kingdom, Travis also serves as a part-time guest lecturer for various universities in Hong Kong.
Supported by
Hong Kong Green Building Council
The HKGBC strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in HK by engaging the government, the industry and the public. It also aims to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading HK to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development.
General Enquiry Email Address: marketing@hkgbc.org.hk
