Workshop A
BEC – CIRCO Taster: Hands-on Circular Business Design Tools
11 Sep (Fri) Day 2 : 13:45 – 15:00
This interactive workshop introduces the CIRCO method – a structured approach that has supported over 3,500 companies worldwide in exploring circular business opportunities.
Hosted by the Business Environment Council (BEC) and led by local CIRCO trainer Dr Tony Ip, participants will receive a brief overview before working in small groups on selected exercises drawn from a full CIRCO Track.
The session offers a practical introduction to circular design thinking and outlines BEC’s upcoming CIRCO Tracks for those interested in going further.
Session Learnings:
- Gain a practical understanding of the CIRCO circular design method
- Experience selected hands-on exercises used in BEC’s CIRCO Track
- Explore potential circular opportunities relevant to their organisation
- Learn about the structure and value of BEC’s full CIRCO training programme
Post-Event Actions:
- Reflect on one circular opportunity or insight relevant to their organisation and note it down
- Share a key takeaway from the workshop with colleagues or team members
- Explore BEC’s upcoming CIRCO Tracks and consider whether the full programme could support their circular economy goals
- Reach out to the BEC team if they would like further information or an informal discussion about joining the next CIRCO Tracks
Speakers
Dr. Tony Ip
Director
Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd.
Dr. Tony Ip
Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd.
Director
Dr Tony Ip is a community-centric, sustainable design architect, and urban designer. He founded Tony Ip Green Architects Ltd “TiP” with a vision to advocate the paradigm shift towards green architecture and biophilic urban-scape in response to climate change. He holds BEng, MSc(Eng), MArch & MUrbanDesign from HKU, BBE(Arch) from QUT, MSt IDBE from the University of Cambridge, and PhD from PolyU. His passion and contributions to green architecture and the creative industry have been recognized by receiving the HKSAR Medal of Honour in 2022, the Australia China Alumni Award for Arts and Creative Industries in 2018, and the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award in 2016
My Sustainability Goals for 2026:
- Advancing the circular economy in design and construction.
- Establishing recycled material flows to enhance circularity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong
Macao Greater Bay Area. - Mainstreaming green architecture for all.
Speaking at 2026 sessions:
Day 2
Building a Sustainable Future: Spain’s Smart Materials and DecarbonizationBEC – CIRCO Taster: Hands-on Circular Business Design Tools
Supported by
Business Environment Council
Booth E45
Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) is an independent, charitable corporate membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong.
Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility.
BEC offers sustainable solutions and professional services covering advisory, research, assessment, training and award programmes for government, business and the community, thus enabling environmental protection and contributing to the transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
Meet our 2026 speakers:
Katie Chan
Senior Officer – Policy & Research
Business Environment Council
Suki Han
Assistant Manager
Business Environment Council
Kevin O’Brien
Chairman
Business Environment Council
Merlin Lao
Head – Policy and Research
Business Environment Council
Simon Ng
Chief Executive Officer
Business Environment Council