Chinachem Group Sustainability Conference 2024

Integrating Sustainability Solutions towards a Resilient Future

Join us on 7 November 2024, in a hybrid format at the Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, for a deep dive into three pivotal topics: climate change, sustainable financing, and impact investment. This conference brings together distinguished speakers and the public to ignite meaningful discussions, inspire transformative actions and create lasting impact for a sustainable future.

12
members of advisory panel
20+
distinguished speakers
13
thought-provoking sessions
97%
of last year's attendees reflected that they are very likely/ likely to join this year’s conference

Advisory Panel Members

The Conference is steered and advised by 12 esteemed thought leaders across diverse areas, shaping its vision and ensuring it serves as an impactful platform for advancing sustainability initiatives.

Ir Dr Cary CHAN, MH, JP
Adjunct Professor, Environment and Sustainability Division of HKUST; Advisor, Asian Energy Studies Center of HKBU
Dr Tin-cheung CHEUNG, SBS
Chairman, Hong Kong Green Building Council
Ar. Donald CHOI, BBS, JP
Member, Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development
Mr Chan-yau CHONG
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, CarbonCare InnoLab
Mrs Rebecca CHOY YUNG
Founder & Chair, Golden Age Foundation
Ms Grace KWOK
Founding Vice President, Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association
Mr Barry KWONG
Former Director, Sustainability, Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation
Dr The Honourable Ching-choi LAM, SBS, JP
Non-official Member, Executive Council, HKSAR Government; Chairman, Council for Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Development
Prof Christine LOH, SBS, JP, OBE
Chief Development Strategist, Institute for the Environment and Division of Environment and Sustainability, HKUST
Mr Simon NG
Chief Executive Officer, Business Environment Council
Prof Kam Sing WONG, GBS, JP
Chairman, Wu Zhi Qiao (Bridge to China) Charitable Foundation
Ms Tracy WONG HARRIS
Executive Vice President, Hong Kong Green Finance Association

Our Guest Speakers

Mr Michael AU
Founding Managing Director, District Capital; Chairman, Toniic
Ms Natalie CHAN
Managing Director & Principal Sustainability Consultant, PIE Strategy Limited
Ms Rosie CHAN
Founder & CEO, JAPJAP Zero Waste Limited
Mr Shao-xiang CHEN
Party Secretary, Chairman of Guangdong Provincial Academy of Building Research Group Co., Ltd.; and Chairman, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (the GBA) Building Technology Alliance
Summary

Programme Rundown

Morning Session:


Welcome Speech by Representative of Chinachem Group


Opening Remarks by Mr David LAM, JP


Keynote Speech by Mr Chuen-fai WONG, JP


 

Session 1: Climate Change

1. "From Climate Science to Resilient Built Environment for Communities" by Professor Alexis LAU

 

2. "Weathering the Storm – Operating a Climate-resilient Airport" by Mr Peter C T LEE

 

3. "Human-centric Design and Adaptation for a Climate Resilient Built Environment" by Professor Khee-poh LAM

 

4. "Latest Technology for a Climate Resilient Built Environment in the Greater Bay Area" by Mr Shao-xiang CHEN

 


A. Panel Discussion – "Pathways to a Climate-resilient and Inclusive Built Environment"

Moderator: Prof Thomas CHUNG


5. "Disruptive Ideas from Young Visionaries for Driving Positive Change" by Ms Rosie CHAN, Dr Simson WU, Mr Shangchen ZHANG and Dr Martin ZHU

Moderator: Ms Olivia TO


 

Afternoon Session:


Session 2: Sustainable Financing and Impact Investment

 

Keynote Speech by Mr Christopher HUI, GBS, JP

 

6. "Integrating Climate Action, Sustainable Financing, and Impact Investment for a Resilient Future" by Mr Simon NG


 

B. Panel Discussion – "Financing Retrofits of Buildings at Scale for Sustainability and Resilience" by Ms Tracy WONG HARRIS, Mr Eric HUI, Ms Valerie KWAN and Ms Elaine NG

Moderator: Ms Christine LOH, SBS, JP, OBE


7. "Integral – Esquel’s Sustainable Development Garden in Perfect Harmony with Nature" by Ms Bessie CHONG

 

8. "Building a Purpose-driven Brand with Investment in People and Planet" by Ms Venisa CHU


 

C. Panel Discussion - "Sustainable Impact Investment Strategies towards a Resilient Future by Mr Michael AU, Ms Bessie CHONG and Ms Venisa CHU

Moderator: Ms Natalie CHAN


 

A Three-way Dialogue – "Catalysing Systematic Change through Cross-sector Collaborations for a Resilient Future" by Dr Tin-cheung CHEUNG, SBS, Dr The Honourable Ching-choi LAM, SBS, JP and Mr Simon NG



Guided Tours to Nina Park (adjacent to conference venue)



Remark: The above information is subject to change.



Check out the programme leaflet  for more details

 


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