Public-Private Synergy: Connecting Waste Infrastructure and Resource Recovery for a Circular Hong Kong

Mr. Andy Chan is currently serving as Technical Director at Binnies Hong Kong Limited. He also holds the position of Chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (HKWMA), where he actively contributes to shaping policies and practices in waste management in Hong Kong.

As a chartered civil engineer with nearly 20 years of diverse consulting experience in the United States and Hong Kong, Andy has specialized in civil, water, and environmental engineering. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised clients on critical issues such as flood management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and effective waste management strategies.

At Binnies Hong Kong, Andy manages various environmental engineering and waste infrastructure projects, focusing on innovative solutions that promote resource recovery and beneficial reuse. His played pivotal roles in initiatives like the establishment of the Pilot Biochar Production Plant in EcoPark, the first of its kind in Hong Kong. Additionally, he is currently collaborating with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on the development of the Integrated Waste Management Facility Phase 2 (I.PARK2).

Andy’s passion for the environment and sustainability drives him to seek realistic advancements for a more sustainable future in Hong Kong through the principles of circular economy. His commitment to fostering collaboration among public and private sectors exemplifies his dedication to creating impactful changes in the community.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026:

• Foster a unique green culture consisting of a balance between life and sustainability within the hectic and congested living environment of Hong Kong
• Continue to forge collaborations between the public and private sectors in establishing a local circular economy.

Dr Vanessa Au is the Deputy Director of Environmental Protection of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. She is responsible for implementing the statutory environmental impact assessments, integrating environmental considerations into infrastructure development and planning, overseeing environmental compliance and enforcement, and managing water quality and sewerage infrastructure. Vanessa had worked in various divisions and had been responsible for different environmental portfolios, including waste reduction, community recycling, air pollution control, and air quality monitoring. Before taking up her current appointment, Vanessa served as the Assistant Director (Air Quality Management) and Assistant Director (Waste Reduction and Recycling).

My Sustainability Goal for 2026:
To forge public-private synergies by establishing regulatory frameworks and cross-sector partnerships that transform waste management into an economically resilient resource recovery industry, driving Hong Kong towards a truly circular economy and carbon neutrality by 2050.

Alex is the Director of Tendering at JEC, bringing over 33 years of experience in the engineering industry. A corporate member of HKIE, he has more than 25 years of post-qualification experience. He has played a leading role in the development of major Design-Build-Operate projects, including Hong Kong’s first desalination plant in Tseung Kwan O and O·PARK2, a waste-to-energy facility. He also serves on the board of directors for these landmark projects, providing strategic oversight and governance.
With strong expertise in strategic business partnering, he works closely with joint venture partners to drive project success and long-term value creation. In addition, he is actively involved in new business development, championing the adoption of innovative technologies to advance sustainability and support future growth.

Professor WONG Kam Sing, GBS, JP

Professor Wong is currently chairman of Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation (WZQ), and serves as honorary/adjunct professor in various universities including The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He is Distinguished Department of Architecture Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU, Adjunct Professor in the School of Architecture, CUHK, and Honorary Professor in Hong Kong Chu Hai College.

WZQ was formally established in 2007, recently with charity projects in both Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong focusing on “rural revitalization x youth development x low-carbon transformation”. In Hong Kong, WZQ is leading two recent community projects, namely Management Agreement Scheme at Lai Chi Wo Enclave, and Jockey Club Sha Tau Kok Eco Eight Recycling and Ecotourism Education Project.

Professor Wong published the book Hong Kong’s Stories in the Journey towards Carbon Neutrality in 2024, and has been acting as a columnist contributing monthly articles on stories about Hong Kong community’s climate and environmental actions via the online media outlet HK01 since July 2024.

He was the former Secretary for the Environment in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2012-2022. During his 10-year tenure as the “Environment Minister”, he launched a series of policy blueprints on climate actions, energy saving, clean air, popularisation of electric vehicles, waste management, and biodiversity conservation, leading Hong Kong towards carbon neutrality before 2050.

My Sustainability Goals for 2026: 

1. Strengthening climate governance
2. Enhancing biodiversity and countryside conservation