Organisers

Join us for a Salon prepared with true climate action in mind.

We have joined forces to welcome leaders like you to gather, converse, and inspire real decarbonisation across industries, communities and borders.

Presented by

Carbonless Asia is a Singapore headquartered investment and innovation advisory firm with a singular focus on scaling and catalysing decarbonisation-related opportunities in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions with a global impact. The company’s mission is to channel new capital into decarbonisation and to contribute to building a relevant ecosystem for that purpose. Carbonless has been working with global and regional leaders in climate investment and technology and from time to time brings its community together for special occasions like this one.

Innovation and Technology (I&T) runs in Hong Kong Science and Technology Park’s (HKSTP) DNA. From Hong Kong to the World, HKSTP is steering pioneers to success and transforming ideas to impact for good, with a thriving ecosystem that entails world-class infrastructure, collaborative network, and global vision. Currently home to 100+ tech ventures dedicated to climate solutions out of over 2,000 companies, HKSTP is committed to accelerate Net Zero by 2045 targets ahead of the Climate Action Plan initiative, and advocate in driving development in sustainability, solidifying Hong Kong’s position as an international green tech and green finance centre.

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Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government Department responsible for Foreign Direct Investment. InvestHK’s vision is to strengthen Hong Kong’s status as the leading international business location in Asia. Our mission is to attract and retain foreign direct investment which is of strategic importance to the economic development of Hong Kong. In all our services, we apply the following core values: passion, integrity, professionalism, customer service, business friendliness, responsiveness, collaboration and innovation.

Co-convened by

Business Environment Council Limited (“BEC”) is an independent, charitable membership organisation, established by the business sector in Hong Kong SAR. Since its establishment in 1992, BEC has been at the forefront of promoting environmental excellence by advocating the uptake of clean technologies and practices which reduce waste, conserve resources, prevent pollution and improve corporate environmental and social responsibility.

The Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL) is a pioneering institute dedicated to driving excellence and strengthening Hong Kong as a leading global family office hub. Fostering collaboration, networking, knowledge sharing and talent development across the sector, the HKAWL is committed to invigorating a vibrant ecosystem for family offices worldwide, guiding next-generation wealth owners and professionals in private wealth management with veteran counsel, and establishing Hong Kong as a principal centre for managing family wealth legacies.

Sustainable Finance Initiative (SFi) is a global community of Asia-Pacific-focused private investors and impact-driven change-makers united by the belief that “Capital Meets Purpose.” Founded in 2018, SFi provides family offices, asset owners, and ecosystem builders with the knowledge and expertise to invest for profit and purpose. They amplify impact across their global network through high-profile thought leadership and educational events. In addition, SFi’s action-oriented ‘Investor Circles’ introduce members to curated impact opportunities and facilitate peer-to-peer deal sharing, empowering them to catalyse their investment strategies across a spectrum of impact themes and asset classes.

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Christine Loh

Dr Christine Loh is the chief development strategist at Institute for the Environment, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. A lawyer by training and commodities trader by profession, Dr Loh has spent the bulk of her career in public policy and politics, first serving as a legislator, and then government minister in the Environment Bureau in Hong Kong. She was the CEO of a policy think tank and is a published author of many academic and popular works. She is a director of for-profit and non-profit organizations, and she also advises multinational companies.

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Johnny Wei

Johnny Wei is the Head of Wholesale Banking for OCBC Hong Kong, overseeing the Bank’s corporate and commercial banking as well as financial institutions business franchise.

In 2016, Johnny joined OCBC Bank as Head of Corporate Banking. Following the management integration of OCBC Hong Kong Branch and OCBC Wing Hang Bank in 2021, Johnny was appointed as Head of Wholesale Banking for OCBC Hong Kong; and has further expanded his role as General Manager of OCBC Hong Kong Branch and Alternate Chief Executive Officer of OCBC Hong Kong in 2023.

A seasoned banker with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Johnny’s career includes a spell of over 20 years with Standard Chartered Bank; holding various senior positions including Managing Director & Head of Commercial Clients.

Johnny holds an MBA degree from Monash University, Australia, and a Bachelor of Social Science degree (majored in Economics) from University of Hong Kong and is a CPA Australia.

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Ross Milne

ROSS MILNE is Chief Executive Officer at 10 Design, a dynamic architecture and master planning practice with over 400 architects and designers operating across 9 studios worldwide.

As an architect, Ross has a diverse international portfolio spanning over 36 years on projects across Asia and the Middle East. He has a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver a quality project and strides to encourage innovative solutions to challenges posed by tight programmes and budgetary constraints using the latest available construction technology.

Ross' role as CEO at 10 Design is to oversee the growth strategy globally whilst maintaining the highest design standards. This includes looking at new markets and sectors and tackling complex projects with commercially viable and creative solutions for our clients. His extensive experience and innovative leadership are driving 10 Design’s brand to new heights competing with the best in class.

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Conrad Wong

Ir Dr Conrad Wong is a professional engineer who has over 30 years of building construction experience. He is the Vice Chairman of Yau Lee Holdings Limited, Managing Director of Yau Lee Construction and REC Engineering Co Ltd. He has a keen interest in green building technologies, Building Information Modeling (BIM), modular and precast construction, and manufacturing automation.

Since 2017, Ir Dr Wong has been putting a great deal of effort in developing various robotic and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications for the construction industry. He recevied his Doctor of Philosophy Degree at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in adopting AI to optimize energy consumption for large scale central air conditioning system.

Ir Dr Wong is very active in public and community services. Currently, he is appointed as the Chairman of the Council of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, the Chairman of the New Energy Transport Fund Steering Committee, the Member of the Energy Advisory Committee and the Member of the Town Planning Board. In the past, Ir Dr Wong served as the Deputy Chairman of Vocational Training Council, the Chairman of the Occupational Safety and Health Council, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, the President of the Hong Kong Construction Association, the President of the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations, the Chairman of Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board, the Member of Construction Industry Council, the Member of the Antiquities Advisory Board, the Member of the Advisory Council on the Environment, and the Director of the World Green Building Council.

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CK Lau

Mr LAU Chun-kong is the Managing Director of Colliers Hong Kong and Managing Director of Asia Valuation and Advisory Services, responsible for promoting the growth of Colliers’ business in Hong Kong and heading the Asia Valuation and Advisory Services business. He has over 30 years’ property experience in valuation, real estate consultancy and investment sales market in Asia including Hong Kong and PRC.

Mr Lau is a Past President and Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. He is a member of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and its Tender Committee, the Lantau Development Advisory Committee, and the Expert Advisory Panel for Study on the Artificial Islands in the Central Waters. He also serves as an advisor to the Our Hong Kong Foundation and a member of the Tangible Assets Standards Board of the International Valuation Standards Council.

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