Partnership for Sustainability Leadership in Business 商界永續發展領袖計劃

[How We Did at Knowledge Primer 7 in Organising a Circularity-minded Event?] The Partnership for Sustainability Leadership in Business (PSLB) project team was committed to delivering Knowledge Primer 7 in a circular event manner. Echoing the event’s theme – “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the MICE Industry”, the project team strives to fulfil three resource circularity goals at Knowledge Primer 7, including: ·        Avoid using single-use materials as much as possible ·        Foster collaboration among value chain partners ·        Support innovative circular solutions in the Hong Kong market To facilitate co-learning by other business event professionals, the team has summarised the efforts and performance in managing resources at Knowledge Primer 7 with infographics in this post. The results suggest that circular event, or waste-less event at the minimum, is possible with careful planning, well-thought-out practices and collaborative efforts. Leaving a positive legacy, Knowledge Primer 7 sets an example for all MICE industry practitioners to follow. The project team hopes the achievements of the event and lessons learnt will inspire you further to co-create circular events. #PartnershipforSustainabilityLeadershipinBusiness #商界永續發展領袖計劃 #pslb #svc #sme #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #The Hongkong Bank Foundation #滙豐銀行慈善基金

[Our Business Event-themed “A Practical Guidebook to Circular Economy (Volume 2)” Now Available to Support Your Company’s Circularity Journey!] Is your company hoping to organise or co-create a sustainable and circular business event but doesn’t know where to start? Look no further because the PSLB team has just officially published A Practical Guidebook to Circular Economy (Volume 2): Collaborating with Value Chain Partners for Organising Circular Events and Exhibitions at Knowledge Primer 7! Many companies play a part in business events at some point – be it organising, sponsoring, delivering, exhibiting, or simply attending one. They are increasingly committed to integrating sustainability into their businesses. Whilst their commitments should be consistently reflected in how they run or take part in events as well, this isn’t what has been observed in the market, yet. Introducing several locally relevant case studies and a standard-aligned six-step guide, our latest Practical Guidebook serves as a self-study material to equip you with the knowledge and skills to challenge this status quo. It will show you why and how a business event should and can, respectively, design out waste – through the value chain’s perspective. By learning from the exemplars and following the suggested steps in this Guidebook, you too can play a part in transitioning to circular model in business events. This Practical Guidebook is designed for project managers in the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry, as well as event teams, and marketing and communications managers in all companies that are keen on organising circular events in Hong Kong. It is applicable to business events regardless of scale, including but not limited to conventions, conferences, summits, forums, corporate meetings, trade shows and exhibitions.   Our Guidebook is available in English and Chinese for free. You can download it via one of the links below: English version – https://lnkd.in/gfnh5R65 Chinese version – https://lnkd.in/gZejqvPu Thank you once again, The Hongkong Bank Foundation and the contributing organisations, for making this Practical Guidebook come to fruition! AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited Invisible Company Circular City Milton Exhibits Earth Production 地球製作 New World Development Company Limited EnviroEvents (Rethink) Ltd Spare-it Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited Speedy Design Communications Ltd (HKECIA) Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited Hyatt Hotels Corporation Winco Retail Eco Hub Informa Markets Bonnie Yip Leo Tsang Devana Ng Tim Parker Peter Jung Matthew Mak Sheila Ebrahim Jason Wong @Monica Lee-Müller @Canny Wong @Kelvin Wong Stuart Bailey Joshua Wong Samantha de Mello @Terry Choi Amy So @Jordan Chan

【The 7th Knowledge Primer cum Book Launch concluded successfully】 On 6 June 2024, nearly 150 participants attended the 7th Knowledge Primer (KP) at HKU under the Partnership for Sustainability Leadership in Business Project, which is fully supported by The Hongkong Bank Foundation.   This KP was centred on the theme “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the MICE Industry”, with the aim to drive the discussion on how to foster collaboration and provide the right catalysts for advancing circular practices in the MICE industry.   Thank all our speakers for their insightful and industry-relevant sharing: ·       Orachorn Wongpan-ngam, CEM,CED,CIS,EMD,DES, SEPC, Director of MICE Capability Department, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) ·       Synthia Chan Paiva, Council Chairperson, Macau Fair & Trade Association ·       Chris Brown ♻️, Founder & CEO, ReThink HK ·       Anita Chau, Marketing and Events Director, KPMG China ·       Sheila Ebrahim, Senior Manager of Technology Strategy & Planning, New World Development Company Limited ·       Monica Lee-Müller, Managing Director, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited ·       Amy So, Program Director of Asia Sustainability, Informa Markets   Click to find the key takeaways from our speakers! This event also marked the release of the new book, “A Practical Guidebook to Circular Economy (Volume 2): Collaborating with Value Chain Partners for Organising Circular Events and Exhibitions”. The Guidebook is a consolidated self-learning resource for the MICE industry practitioners to integrate resource circularity principles in business operations through a value chain-based event framework. A well-thought step-by-step guidance and templates are made available to help readers put ideas into actions. Check it out below: https://lnkd.in/gfnh5R65   Thank you once again to our contributing organisations for supporting the Guidebook’s development (ranking in no particular order): Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited ReThink HK Informa Markets New World Development Company Limited (HKECIA) Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited Spare-it Milton Exhibits Circular City Earth Production 地球製作 Winco Retail Eco Hub Speedy Design Communications Ltd   #PartnershipforSustainabilityLeadershipinBusiness #商界永續發展領袖計劃 #pslb #svc #sme #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #TheHongkongBankFoundation滙豐銀行慈善基金

As Hong Kong prides itself as the "City of Events," the MICE industry plays a crucial role in driving the economy and promoting business opportunities. However, the environmental impact of organizing these events is hard to ignore. Despite the urgency of mitigating the damage to the environment, the complexity behind organizing MICE event is making it difficult for radical change to happen. Our esteemed speakers from Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Macau Fair & Trade Association will share from a policy level, how it can encourage paradigm shift in the industry. Meanwhile, industry leaders from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Informa Markets, KPMG, New World Corporate Services Limited and ReThink HK will discuss what can be done on a practical level to realize the feasibility of integrating resource circularity in the MICE industry. Join us in exploring innovative strategies and collaborative approaches that can reshape the MICE industry toward a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a thriving business ecosystem. Whether you are coming from a MICE industry background, if organizing event is part of your business outreach strategy, this is the event for you to learn more about how you might run event that are more align with the rising sustainability trend. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkYmekWU The event details are as follows: Date: 6 June 2024 (Thursday) Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm (4:30pm – 5:30 will be the networking session) Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong Language: Mainly English and Cantonese (with simultaneous interpretation in English and Cantonese) Format: Physical and Online via Zoom #pslb #svc #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #business #sme #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #sdgs #undp #HSBC #HBF 

[Introducing Our #Circular Event #Enablers in Knowledge Primer 7] The global event industry contributes as much as 10% of the carbon emissions worldwide as a research paper published in Nature Communications suggests! Locally, with the PSLB team members’ own prior experiences in organising and participating in business events, we know how resource-intensive and wasteful they can be. “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the #MICE Industry” is the theme of our upcoming Knowledge Primer, and we aim to not just talk the talk but put our words into action! We are eager to demonstrate how to plan and run a circular event in Knowledge Primer 7 to our live audience. To do so, besides setting three resource circularity goals – including to 1) avoid using single-use materials as much as possible, 2) foster collaboration between value chain partners, and 3) support innovative circular solutions in Hong Kong market – we have partnered with eight companies to be our event’s circular event enablers! Presenting in alphabetical order with their roles in our event, they are: Bain Marie - Catering HK Committed to delivering healthy and sustainable food with the zero-waste solution, Bain Marie is the caterer and reusable tableware provider for KP7. EventX Providing event lead generation and event management solutions f, EventX is supporting KP7 with its event registration site and lead capture app. Fruitable Hong Kong With the vision to revitalise and rebrand the local fruit culture, and to better utilise the produce, Fruitable Hong Kong is bringing its locally made fruit juice for KP7’s in-person participants to enjoy.  Love Recycling Plus Hoping to make recycling convenient and available in Hong Kong to encourage more people to recycle, Love Recycling+ is providing onsite recycling materials collection service and recycling data report for KP7. Mega Plan (MGP) Company Limited As a design, fabrication and management company, MGP is facilitating KP7 to go paperless with the digital display solution. Muuse Offering convenient alternative to single-use packaging with the smart system of reusable returnable packaging, Muuse is lending its reusable cups for participants to consume the beverages. Spare-it Spare-it is introducing its smart waste metering system into KP7 to help meter waste, generate waste- and carbon-related report and suggest improvement strategies. Urban Spring Envisioning a world where using a single-use plastic bottle of water is not a norm, Urban Spring as the official water partner is setting up its innovative smart water station at our event venue for the participants to stay hydrated. Register now to see how a sustainable and circular event can be delivered through collaborations with value chain partners! https://lnkd.in/gxwCJuBB Event details: Date: 6 June 2024 (Thursday) Time: 14:30 – 17:30 Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU

We cordially invite you to join the seventh Knowledge Primer (KP) titled “Enabling the Ecosystem for Resource Circularity in the MICE Industry” under the “Partnership for Sustainability Leadership in Business” (#PSLB) project, initiated by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (CCSG), HKU with full support from The Hongkong Bank Foundation. Hong Kong is a bustling city that hosts a wide range of business events and exhibitions throughout the year. While they provide valuable market information, knowledge, networks and opportunities for professionals from businesses, government, and the non-profit sector, the cost of organising these events often comes at the expense of the environment, which contravenes the ideals of low-carbon and #sustainable future that many #businesses uphold. Therefore, it is imperative to transform the traditional ‘linear’ nature of these events into a ‘#circular’ and more sustainable model. Leveraging the knowledge and practical experience of speakers from the meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry, this Knowledge Primer will take a close look into the necessary conditions–be they infrastructure, policy change, industry support or innovative collaboration models–for resource circularity to take root in business events. Two keynote speakers will shed lights on the following topics: 1) Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) will discuss the role of Government policy, infrastructures and capacity building in guiding the trajectory of circularity and sustainability advancement in MICE industry; 2) Macau Fair & Trade Association will present on sustainable initiatives that incentivise the practitioners to adopt more circular and sustainable practices in order to achieve net zero goals. A moderated discussion featuring industry practitioners from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Informa Markets, KPMG, New World Corporate Services Limited and ReThink HK will follow to cascade the industry’s best practices. The panellists will share views on the collaboration needed to catalyse circularity practices and innovation in the MICE industry. The event will also celebrate the launch of “A Practical Guidebook to Circular Economy (Volume 2): Collaborating with Value Chain Partners for Organising Circular Events and Exhibitions”. The Guidebook is a consolidated self-learning resource for the MICE industry practitioners to integrate resource circularity principles in the business operation through the value chain-based event frameworks. A well-thought step-by-step guidance and templates are made available to help readers putting ideas into action. The event details are as follows: Date: 6 June 2024 (Thursday) Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm (4:30pm – 5:30 will be the networking session) Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong Event Registration: https://lnkd.in/gkYmekWU #HSBC #HBF 

【#GuruCase Series | Mr. Samuel Lee: “As a member of the retail industry, we also aim to promote sustainable lifestyles among our customers in Hong Kong.”】 What factors do you consider besides affordability and quality when purchasing different daily necessities? With the increasing emphasis on sustainable development, consumers and businesses are more concerned about responsible consumption and production, in the pursuit of maintaining the quality of life without putting excessive pressure on the environment. In this episode of #GuruCase, the PSLB team is honored to invite Mr. Samuel Lee, the Managing Director of Watsons Hong Kong, to share with us how the company, as a chained health and beauty retailer, collaborates with value chain partners to promote sustainable development and encourage customers to change their consumption behaviors. Here are some of their initiatives: 1.    AS Watson Group has introduced the ‘Greener Stores Global Framework’, which incorporates green elements into store design to improve energy efficiency. 2.    Promote suppliers to jointly support sustainable consumption and production practices, such as minimizing unnecessary packaging and ensuring all rinse-off products are microplastic-free. 3.    Collaborate with different suppliers to launch recycling reward programs, to encourage customers to build a recycling habit. Watch the full interview through the following link: https://lnkd.in/gJ2YGcGv From Samuel’s sharing, you can understand how we, as consumers, can reflect our concerns for environmental conservation and incorporate responsible consumption into our daily lives. #pslb #svc #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #business #sme #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #sdgs #undp #hkwatsons The Hongkong Bank Foundation Watsons Hong Kong

【#BestPractice Case Series: FH Rehabilitation Products Manufacturing Company Limited: Connecting Elderly Care Services and Innovative Technology, Building a Bridge to Joyful Aging】 Have you ever thought that the proportion of elderly individuals in Hong Kong will soar to 36% in 2046, implying that more than a third of the population will be aged over 65? As age increases, the elderly's ability to take care of themselves declines, and their children must naturally assume the responsibility of caring for their daily needs. However, as children age, they too become the elderly, resulting in the issue of two elderly individuals requiring care. In light of the global aging trend, #gerontechnology has emerged as a critical field. How can we leverage technology to simplify eldercare? FH Rehabilitation is a trailblazer in gerontechnology in Hong Kong, having developed related technologies since 2007. While sharing his business approach, Director Alan Tam emphasized that gerontechnology was not the same as general high-tech products. In addition to creating products that are tailored to meet users' needs, the company's connection to its customers is also vital. For instance, FH Rehabilitation has retail sales points, and some of their frontline store colleagues have physical disabilities. These individuals are better able to explain product features to customers and offer relevant advice based on their needs compared to others. Currently, approximately 70% of the company's internal team members have disabilities. An inclusive work culture not only provides more employment opportunities for people in need but also allows employees to use their own experience to communicate and engage with customers in a more practical manner. To find out more about FH Rehabilitation’s sustainable business strategies, click on the link for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gkYUn88Y

【#GuruCaseSeries｜ Ms. Teresa Yang: "While pursuing profitability, Esquel remains steadfast in upholding our integrity and taking a people-centric approach.” Updating the wardrobe every season has become a habit for some. However, the production processes - from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing and delivering to consumers, require substantial resources. Consequently, the environmental impact brought about by the fashion industry has been a widely debated topic. In this episode of #GuruCase, we are honored to have Ms. Teresa Yang, Vice Chairman of Esquel Group, to discuss in detail on how the Group approaches sustainable value chain management, and share with us how they, as a textile and apparel manufacturer, are addressing the issue of #environmental #pollution in the #fashion industry. Their endeavors in resource management include: 1) Consistently implementing the 5Rs (reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle, and rot) principles at all stages of clothing production, with the aim to minimize waste and maximize the utilization of raw material.  2) Introducing groundbreaking waterless dyeing technology for cotton, which promotes responsible water usage and improves wastewater treatment capabilities.  3) Esquel Group has invested in dyeing techniques research, upgrading production facilities, and enhancing the tools for sharing samples with customers. These technologies integration can help create a production line that is aligned with the sustainability principle.  We believe the knowledge Teresa shared will not only enhance our sensitivity towards #responsibleconsumption but also inspire companies to build holistic measures to achieve sustainability. Tune in to her sharing now! https://lnkd.in/dTA3uYaM #pslb #svc #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #business #sme #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #sdgs #undp

[Small But Mighty - SMEs Sparing No Effort in Advancing Sustainability]   The PSLB team was honored to be joining the HSBC Living Business Awards as its knowledge partner, and celebrated with some outstanding SMEs for their socially and environmentally sustainable best practices in business operations. Once again, congratulations to Meiriki Japan and CHKC Building Management Limited for their remarkable contributions to the attainment of SDG 5: Gender Equality and SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy respectively!   SMEs implemented these best practices not only to improve their business resilience but also serving as a catalyst in safeguarding a more sustainable society. If you are interested to find out more about the best practice cases from the past winners, please visit the PSLB page at https://lnkd.in/gpqANFvc. #HSBC #HBF #SMEs #LivingBusiness