BEC Business Transformation Theatre

Fostering Ecodesign for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Day 1 : 16:00 – 16:50

Full Programme
BEC Business Transformation Theatre

In this session, we will explore the importance of ecodesign in promoting sustainable production and consumption. We will delve into circularity and the design principles that can help extend the product lifecycle. The session will also focus on strategies for better repair and maintenance of products, as well as facilitating end-of-life treatment. Additionally, we will discuss international policy developments such as the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and its implications for businesses.  

Learnings:  

  • Understanding the role of ecodesign in driving sustainable production and consumption. 
  • Exploring circularity and design principles for extending the lifecycle of products. 
  • Strategies for improving repair and maintenance practices. 
  • Facilitating effective end-of-life treatment for products. 
  • Insights into the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation and its impact on businesses. 

Post-event Actions: 

  • Incorporating ecodesign principles into product development and manufacturing processes. 
  • Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable production and consumption. 
  • Staying informed about regulatory developments related to ecodesign and sustainable products.

Speakers

Prof. Dan Tsang

HKUST

Professor, Director of Research Center on Decarbonization Technology

Prof. Dan Tsang is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Pao Yue-Kong Chair Professor in the State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization at Zhejiang University in China. A trailblazer in environmental engineering and sustainability, Prof. Tsang has over two decades of research and professional experience. With more than 650 publications in leading international journals, over 75,000 citations, and an h-index of 152, he has been recognized among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (lifetime) and Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers in both the engineering and the environment and ecology categories. He also holds fellowships from the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE), Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), and Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (FHKIE). In addition, with a strong commitment to advancing the engineering profession and contributing to public service, Prof. Tsang serves as the founding Editor-in-Chief of npj Materials Sustainability (Nature Portfolio), as well as Chairman of the Hong Kong Waste Management Association (2023–2025) and Waste Management Subcommittee Chair (2023 & 2024) of the Advisory Council on the Environment of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

Amy Chat

Decathlon

Sustainability Leader

Amy is responsible for defining local sustainability strategy and driving actions towards the Decathlon united decarbonization goal. Besides the role of Sustainability Leader, Amy has an extra role as a the city operation leader. This duo role facilitates her in staff sustainability engagement and collaboration across all functions.

She is also a CLIMATE FRESK facilitator who is passionate in raising people’s awareness and understanding on Climate Change matter.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To foster the development of Decathlon HK circular economy and raise people awareness on climate change. 

Judy Ho

Sustainability Manager

Judy Ho is an accomplished sustainability professional with a diverse background in sustainable development, climate action, circular economy, and environmental consultancy. Currently serving as the Sustainability Manager at Swire Coca-Cola HK, Judy is responsible for driving sustainability programs and decarbonization actions in the Hong Kong market, in line with the Swire Coca-Cola 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy.

Prior to her role at Swire, Judy held the position of Senior Technical Climate Action Advisor at World Vision International, the largest international for-purpose organization. In this role, she provided high-quality technical assistance in strategy and program design, focusing on securing financing solutions in areas such as environment, climate change, resilience, livelihoods, and economic development.

Judy’s expertise extends to environmental and strategy consultancy, where she led efforts in strategy development and sustainable financing with multilateral agencies. She has also played a leadership role in implementing waste management and climate change projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition to her professional roles, Judy holds an important position as an appointed member of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee by the Chief Executive of HKSAR. In this capacity, she offers valuable advice on the appropriate utilization of the fund.

Furthermore, Judy Ho has been appointed as a member of The Food Wise Hong Kong Steering Committee and the Advisory Committee on Recycling Fund by the Environment and Ecology Bureau. Through these positions, she lends her expertise and provides guidance on initiatives related to food waste reduction and recycling in Hong Kong.

Sustainability Goals for 2024:

To achieve genuine circularity by developing packaging solutions that fully incorporate eco-design principles.

Clara Tse

Senior Manager

Ms Clara Tse is Senior Manager, Research Project Design, of The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel. Clara has good experience in the area of Environment, Social and Governance gained in both work and voluntary capacities. Prior to joining HKRITA, she was senior manager at BASF, a chemical company, responsible for strategy and project management in the Asia region.
She is the project manager of the Open Lab of HKRITA, which will be an industrial space that nurtures meaningful collaboration along the supply chain, disruptive innovation and inspiration to action to sustainable fashion.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

HKRITA will be launching an ambitious initiative called “The Open Lab.” The Open Lab aims to provide agile solutions for the textiles, apparel, and fashion industries in addressing climate change. It will serve as a collaborative space located in Hong Kong and will be launched in September 2024. We invite partners to join forces in developing technologies that drive sustainability initiatives at the forefront of the fashion and textiles industry. The intention is to fund projects and rapidly scale outcomes, making resources widely available to tackle the challenges posed by climate change.
https://www.theopenlab.one

Linda Yan

Sustainability Director

Linda oversees sustainability strategy for L’Oréal Hong Kong and its 18 unique beauty brands in the market, including Lancôme, Kiehl’s, YSL Beauty, shu uemura, L’Oréal Paris and La Roche-Posay, to name a few. L’Oréal Group’s sustainability commitment, “L’Oréal for the Future”, covers specific KPIs on net zero, sustainable consumption and social impact.

With 20 years of strategic communications and engagement experience, Linda has held different senior leadership positions in leading global companies. Before her current roles, she was Corporate Affairs Director for L’Oréal North Asia overseeing external and internal communications across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. Before joining L’Oréal, Linda was External Affairs Director Hong Kong and Taiwan for Reckitt Benckiser and Mead Johnson Nutrition for 6 years. At the start of her career, Linda spent 9 years with Edelman where she provided strategic communications counsel to many multinational companies as well as the Hong Kong Government.

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