Jon Abel

Jon Abel is a corporate sustainability leader driving transformative change across Asia’s retail landscape. As Group Facilities Management Director at DFI Retail Group, Jon leads the integration of Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation strategies into core operations, aligning environmental goals with business performance.

He has overseen large-scale energy optimization initiatives and circular economy programs across thousands of retail sites, delivering measurable reductions in carbon emissions and operational costs. His work has earned industry accolades including the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence and the CLP Smart Energy Award.

Jon brings a pragmatic, results-driven perspective to corporate sustainability, offering insights into how organizations can embed climate resilience and resource efficiency into their operational DNA.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

1. Embedding energy efficiency and environmental awareness into the built retail environment
2. Increased waste diversion rates through better recycling infrastructure
3. Aligned regulatory controls and restrictions of refrigerant gases