Policy in Practice: Understanding the Challenges and Adapting to the Changing Landscape

Ir CHAN Pak-cheung is the Deputy Director of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. He is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of legislations in ensuring public safety on using electricity, gas, lifts and escalators, railway and other electrical and mechanical installations, and promoting energy efficiency and conservation.

Ir CHAN has been working in the government for over 30 years and taken up professional and managerial roles in the areas of engineering services, project management and regulatory enforcement. He is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers in the building services, electrical and energy disciplines. He received his bachelor degree in electrical and electronics engineering and master degree in building services engineering from the University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Profit making business is willing to set aside one percent of their earnings to support sustainability initiatives voluntarily.
2. The younger generation has undergone about 100 hours of sustainability-related other learning experience in their early school life.

Mr. CHENG is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, responsible for strategic development and operation of the company in the region, including but not limited to water, solid waste, and energy management activities.

Mr. CHENG worked in multiple international environmental management companies, specialising in the design, build, and operation of water, sewage, sludge, and waste management facilities. Mr. CHENG is also committed to serving the society, and is an active member in many professional institutions, namely the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Hong Kong Branch, and Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA).

Ms Pelene NG is the Deputy Director of the Buildings Department.  She has been working in the Buildings Department for about 30 years and administering the Buildings Ordinance for the control of existing private buildings and new private developments.  She is a professional building surveyor and holds a Master of Science degree in Fire and Safety Engineering.