Net Zero Innovation (Keynote) Theatre
Sustainable Data Centres: Powering the Digital Economy
12 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 15:35 – 16:25
As the digital economy expands, data centres have become critical infrastructure, but their energy demands, and environmental footprint can post significant challenges. This panel will explore how the sector can balance exponential growth in data consumption with urgent climate goals. Experts will discuss cutting-edge innovations that are reducing carbon emissions while maintaining reliability. The discussion will also address the role of policy, circular economy principles for hardware, and how collaborations between technology companies, energy providers and governments will be essential to future-proof data centres as sustainable pillars of the digital age.
Learnings
- How can data centres scale operations to meet surging demand without compromising net-zero commitments?
- What emerging technologies offer the most promise for decarbonising the sector?
- What industry standards are needed to accelerate global adoption of sustainable practices.
Post-event Actions
- Understand the importance of data centres within the digital economy and the necessary steps required to decarbonise.
Speakers
Moderator
Junice Yeo
Managing Partner
Eco-Business
Junice Yeo
Eco-Business
Managing Partner
Junice specialises in corporate sustainability in Asia with 20 years of public and private sector experience in China, ASEAN and Switzerland.
She currently leads Eco-Business as Managing Partner delivering ESG strategy, research and training to Asian-based clients and governments. She was Regional Director with London-based sustainability firm, Corporate Citizenship for six years. Prior to that, she was working for the Singapore and Swiss economic agencies on cleantech investments in the region.
She holds a CFA Level 4 Certificate in ESG Investing with certified credentials in GRI, SASB and TCFD, and has since trained over hundreds of professionals on ESG disclosure, sustainable finance and carbon markets.
Junice is on the external advisory committee to Airbus, as well as the advisory committee of EPD Southeast Asia specializing in lifecycle assessments.
Junice is based in Beijing, and has lived in Shanghai, Tianjin, Sydney, Austin, and Singapore.
Michael Chan
Executive Director
Hong Kong Data Centre Association
Michael Chan
Hong Kong Data Centre Association
Executive Director
Mr. Michael Chan is a highly seasoned professional with 25 years of extensive expertise in the telecom & data centre sector. He has cultivated a robust network of strategic partnerships across diverse segments, with a notable focus on the banking and finance industry. As a proven leader, Michael is instrumental in driving significant business growth by developing and implementing strategic business & partnership solutions. He is actively involved in vertical and horizontal market expansion and key industry engagement initiatives. His significant contributions were recognized with the Outstanding ICT Achiever Award (Sales/ Marketing/ Business Development) from the Hong Kong Computer Society.
Jason Chang
Consulting Partner
ERM-Hong Kong Limited
Jason Chang
ERM-Hong Kong Limited
Consulting Partner
Jason is a Partner with ERM based in Hong Kong, servicing data center clients across the Asia Pacific Region. Jason has worked with data center operators and private equity owners on advancing sustainability and managing ESG risks, formulating ESG strategies, climate risk assessments, and exploring options for decarbonization. Jason is also the Regional Account Manager for a global technology sector client, delivering services including site due diligence, regulatory compliance and assessments, and alternative energy assessments.
Supported by
Eco-Business
Established in 2009, Eco-Business is Asia Pacific’s largest media and business intelligence organisation dedicated to sustainable development and ESG performance.
We are the only organisation in the region with a news, advisory and innovation business that spans across the entire sustainability ecosystem
Our sustainability goals for 2024:
- We are a sustainable social enterprise that advocates for sustainable development. Our readership is global, while our editorial coverage spans the Asia Pacific. We are guided by the sole objective of generating positive impact for society and the environment.
- We own and create thought-leadership platforms which inform policymaking, improve business practices and foster collaboration among different sectors.
- We remain committed to help businesses, governments, NGOs, research institutions and think tanks get their stories published and read by a wider audience by providing platforms for them to share ideas and best practices, advance public awareness and stimulate debate about sustainable development
Products, Services & Solutions
- PR/Marketing/Comms
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With thanks to
ERM-Hong Kong Limited
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ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business.
With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8,000 experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
Our sustainability goals for 2025:
- People: Improve learning effectiveness, achieve DEIB targets, maintain high employee engagement, and grow the workforce to enhance social impact.
- Digital Innovation: Advance digital enablement of core services and ensure no breaches of privacy regulations
- Climate, Nature & Social Challenges: Increase sales for low-carbon transition by 20%, stay on track with SBTi targets, and implement updated decarbonization and social programs.
- Impact & Influence: Contribute 1% of prior year profits to sustainability initiatives and publish an initial Impact Report.
- Governance & Accountability: Strengthen ESG oversight with quarterly Board reporting, ensure 100% completion of Contribution Statements, and implement a refreshed risk management approach.
Solutions Showcase:
- Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
- ESG Reporting/Consultancy
- Green Finance & Investments
- Sustainability Services
Legal Name: ERM-Hong Kong Limited
General Enquiry Email Address: post.hk@erm.com
General Enquiry Phone Number: 22713000
General Business Address: Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, 18 Tak Fung Street, Room 2509, 25/F, One Harbourfront, Hong Kong
