Environment & Sustainability Committee

On 15 October, the Environment & Sustainability Committee welcomed Gary Chiang, Principal Manager of Business Development & Support at CLP Power, and Teresa Leung, Director of Finance Business at HKQAA, to share updates on initiatives supporting businesses’ sustainability efforts.

The speakers introduced CLP’s Sustainability Suite and Retro-Commissioning Audit Programme, alongside HKQAA’s Climate Resilience Care Platform. The presentations highlighted approaches to improving energy efficiency, reducing emissions and managing climate risks, providing a basis for discussion on corporate resilience and long-term sustainability.

Led by Committee Chairman Melanie, the meeting placed a strong emphasis on member participation. Each member was invited to share their company’s perspective on the presentations and raise related issues. The exchange brought together a range of business experiences, highlighting practical challenges and opportunities in advancing sustainability.

The Environment & Sustainability Committee held a seminar on 7 October entitled “Transitioning to Low-Carbon Products and Supply Chains for a Carbon Neutral Future”. Chaired by Committee Chairlady Melanie Kwok, the event featured insights from Dennis Wan of CDP and panellists Justin Cheung of EY, Tony Kwok of ExxonMobil Hong Kong, Andy Lau of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, and Ivan Sham of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute.

The discussion explored how businesses can integrate decarbonisation into corporate strategies and investment decisions, develop Scope 3 emission reduction roadmaps, assess lower-carbon energy options, and manage greenwashing risks. Speakers also discussed practical support to help SMEs participate in low-carbon supply chains.

At the 14 July meeting of the Environment & Sustainability Committee, members explored how circularity can be embedded across infrastructure, consumer goods and industrial value chains. Delton Ng, Executive Director, Environment, Hong Kong of AECOM Asia Co Ltd; Veronica Sze, Director of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Nestlé Hong Kong Ltd; and Priscilla Lin, Manager, Sustainability and Strategy, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd, shared practical examples ranging from waste management design and standardised pallet pooling to circular product service models. While highlighting challenges such as data gaps and limited business incentives, they emphasised that pilot projects, improved packaging design and closer public–private collaboration represent achievable steps towards advancing circularity.  Elections were also held during the meeting, with Melanie Kwok elected Chairman, Calvin Kwan re-elected Vice Chairman and Lian Chan elected Vice Chairman.

The Committee conducted a sharing session at its committee meeting on 7 May on the topic “How Innovation Contributes to Sustainability,” featuring representatives from three innovative companies. Ivan Choi, Vice President of Belt & Road Strategy at i2Cool, shared insights on advanced cooling technologies and their role in reducing energy consumption. Rick Lui, CEO & Founder of PetalGard, discussed sustainable pest control solutions, while Wendy Lam, Founder of EzyGreen Pak, presented innovations in eco-friendly packaging. The session highlighted how breakthrough technologies are accelerating the transition to a greener economy and provided practical perspectives on sustainable business practices. Members expressed strong support for these innovative breakthroughs.

The Environment & Sustainability Committee visited ATAL Tower for a technical tour combined with a committee meeting on 29 January. Dave Chan, Director of Information, Communications & Building Technologies at ATAL Engineering Ltd, explained the innovative sustainable practices and technologies employed in the building’s construction and operation. Members gained insights into energy-efficient systems, the use of Digital Twin technology, IoT and AI applications, and effective waste management strategies. The tour highlighted the critical role of sustainability in urban development and fostered collaboration among members to share best practices for a greener future.