Fostering Collaboration To Create Futureproof Energy

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.

Ir. Rachel Li is a distinguished engineer at the Gas Standards Office of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) in Hong Kong. She plays a pivotal role in enforcing the Gas Safety Ordinance and promoting gas safety awareness among the public. As the regulator of gas safety in Hong Kong, the Gas Standards Office ensures compliance and safety standards across the region.

Rachel is a key member of the EMSD’s hydrogen team, contributing to the Inter-departmental Working Group on Using Hydrogen as Fuel. In this capacity, she provides technical guidance for hydrogen fuel trial projects and advises on the development of codes, standards, and regulations to ensure the safe and effective use of hydrogen as a fuel. Her work includes driving legislative amendments to establish a robust legal framework for hydrogen fuel applications in Hong Kong. Additionally, she is actively involved in developing the green hydrogen certification system, advancing sustainable energy initiatives in the region.

Mr. Eric Wong is the business development manager at Siemens Energy Ltd. in Hong Kong. He is responsible for driving strategic initiatives that enhance our market presence in the dynamic energy sector. His expertise lies in analyzing market trends, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing complex business opportunities that align with Siemens Energy’s commitment to sustainability and technological advancement.

Eric is involved in our sustainable energy system team, for which included hydrogen related energy strategies and technology in achieving a sustainable and environmentally responsible future. This new energy landscape, fueled by renewable sources, is revolutionizing patterns of power generation, distribution, and consumption.