Since our inception, Business Environment Council (BEC) has been active in advocating sustainable development, through knowledge transfer, dialogue facilitation and public advocacy via diversified media avenues, events, conferences and training organized, c-organized or supported by us. Our partners include various leading industrial, business, educational, government organizations and professional bodies. For a full list of speaking engagements, please refer to the following list with details.

Moving forward, we will continue our advocacy and speaking engagements. We welcome any opportunities to participate or brief our members, partners and the wider business community. For your request or information, please feel free to contact our strong panel of professionals directly.

This past year 2008, our team spoke, presented and moderated 70 occasions with the view to share our expertise and experience core to our focus areas and initiatives. Subject areas cover Eco- Business Award, Harbour Planning, Bio-Home Design, SME Manufacturers Environmental Excellence, BEAM Green Building Labeling, Green HVAC, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality, Corporate Social Responsibility, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainability Reporting, Clean Air Charter Certification, Green our Workplace, Climate Change. Green China, Building Energy Efficiency, and Environmental Risk Management, just to name several.

Advocacy and Speaking Engagements in 2008

23 May
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Welcome speech on the award presentation ceremony as co-organizer, Prime Eco-Business Award, organized by Prime Communications Limited

24 May
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Presentation on the Private Sector and Harbour Planning for Rationalization and Power-play? Reclamation and Harbour Planning in Hong Kong seminar, organized by HKU, Baptist U, CU, and Citizen Envisioning@Harbour

24 May
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Opening speech for Bio-Home Design and Development seminar organized by HK Poly U

30 May
Konnie Yu, Environmental Sustainability Officer - Introduction of Business Facilitation and Incubation Centre for SME Manufacturers in HK and Pan-PRD to Enhance Environmental Excellence for REACH Workshop organized by Federation of Hong Kong Industries

2 Jun
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Presentation on Green HVAC and BEAM Green Building Labelling System for Green Building Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Operation & Maintenance for HVAC seminar, organized by Business Environment Council

2-3 Jun
K. S. Tso, Director of IAQ Solutions Centre - Presentation on Green Building in China and Energy Efficiency in Managing IAQ for HVAC seminar, organized by Business Environment Council

3 Jun
Gaby Oetterli, Head of Corporate Sustainability - Presentation on Corporate Social Responsibility and Carbon Footprinting for HVAC seminar, organized by Business Environment Council

3 Jun
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Presentation on Improving Energy Efficiency in Buildings for Third Annual ESF Environmental Conference of Sustainable Schools for a Sustainable Future, organized by English Schools Foundation

12 Jun
Gaby Oetterli, Head of Corporate Sustainability - Presentation on Sustainability Reporting – A Communication and Management Tool for HKU SPACE Executive Certificate in CSR, organized by HKU SPACE

18 Jun
Justin Li, Head of Business & Technical Services - Introduction of Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence to NWS Seminar for subsidiary business units, organized by NWS Holdings Limited

19 Jun
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Welcome speech and host of CSR Experts Roundtable "CSR and Prospects of Chinese Market Economy: the Role and Function of Public Administration", organized by Business Environment Council and Peking University

20 Jun
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Moderation and closing remarks for EnviroSeries "International CSR Experts Forum – Key Drivers for Harmonized Community & Business Success in China", organized by Business Environment Council and Peking University

20 Jun
Ciara Shannon, Project Director of Climate Change Business Forum - Moderation for Climate Change O2 Vision Climate Conference 2008 AIESEC

23 Jun
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO & Benny Au, Specialist of Building & Energy Efficiency - Briefing for Clean Air Charter Certification, organized by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

27 Jun
Konnie Yu, Environmental Sustainablity Officer - Introduction of the Business Facilitation and Incubation Centre for SME Manufacturers in HK and Pan-PRD to Enhance Environmental Excellence, organized by Federation of Hong Kong Industries

3 Jul
C.F. Leung, Specialist - Building & Energy Efficiency - Presentation on BEAM Green Building Labelling System Luncheon Seminar. organized by Dennis Lau and Ng Chun Man Architects and Engineers Ltd

9 Jul
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Panelist for Separating fact from acronym: A comprehensive guide to the building ratings systems currently in use from LEED and Green Star to HK-BEAM and ABGR session of The 2nd Annual GreenBuild Asia, organized by Beacon Events and Facility Media

10 Jul
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Presentation on Views from Environmental Concerned Organization for Energy Performance Contracting seminar, organized by EMSD, HKSAR Government

16 Jul
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Presentation for Green our Workplace executive luncheon, organized by Fuji Xerox

17-18 Jul
Ciara Shannon, Project Director of Climate Change Business Forum - Moderation for Climate Change from Different Perspectives; and Sectors of Society: Roles in Mitigation of HKCCC Asian Youth Climate Summit 2008, organized by HKU and Hong Kong Climate Change Coalition

23 Jul
Justin Li, Head of Business & Technical Services - Presentation on Environmental Programmes and Awards for Businesses in Hong Kong for Siemen’s Green Living luncheon, organized by Siemens

30 Jul
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Speaker for Impacts of Climate Change on Engineers, organized HK Institution of Engineer

4 Aug
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Welcome speech for CCBF Luncheon with Sir Crispin Tickell, organized by Climate Change Business Forum

11 Aug
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Presentation to CityU Advisors on The Hong Kong Economy and the Impact of Energy /Environment Sector, organized by City University of Hong Kong

9 Sep
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Speech on Corporate Social Responsibility for First Annual Listed Companies: Corporate Governance Conference 2008, organized by Chamber of HK Listed Companies Courses

12 Sep
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Closing remarks for EnviroSeries:14th Green China Forum – Incorporating the Inaugural Pearl River Delta Leadership Summit on Sustainability, organized by Business Environment Council, China Environmental Culture Promotion Association and InterCham

12 Sep
Alex Ng, Head of China Operation - Moderation for EnviroSeries: 14th Green China Forum – Incorporating the Inaugural Pearl River Delta Leadership Summit on Sustainability, organized by Business Environment Council, China Environmental Culture Promotion Association and InterCham

18 Sep
Benny Au, Specialist of Building & Energy Efficiency - Presentation of Clean Air Charter program for Swire Pacific companies, organized by Swire Pacific

19 Sep
Justin Li, Head of Business & Technical Services - Green Equipment Financing Technical Assessment for Green Trend: How to Turn Challenges into Business Opportunities, organized by HSBC and Li & Fung

26 Sep
Justin Li, Head of Business & Technical Services - Wrap Up Seminar for Business Facilitation and Incubation Centre for SME Manufacturers in HK and Pan-PRD to Enhance Environmental Excellence, organized by Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Business Environment Council

30 Sep
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Welcome speech for EnviroSeries: Building Energy Efficiency Forum – Investors, Developers, Landlords and Occupants, organized by Business Environment Council

30 Sep
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Presentation on "New Move in Building Environmental Assessment Method (BEAM)" for EnviroSeries: Building Energy Efficiency Forum – Investors, Developers, Landlords and Occupants, organized by Business Environment Council

30 Sep
Benny Au, Specialist of Building & Energy Efficiency - Presentation on "Clean Air Charter Case Study" EnviroSeries: Building Energy Efficiency Forum – Investors, Developers, Landlords and Occupants, organized by Business Environment Council

4 Oct
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Keynote address on "Environmental protection policies in Hong Kong, current projects, cross border issues and cooperation opportunities for German partners" at Econet China Launch Event, organized by German Industry & Commerce, German Chamber of Commerce

11 Oct
Ciara Shannon, Project Director of Climate Change Business Forum, Host for the workshops on Emission Reduction & the Challenge of Businesses at Climate Cool Youth Action Against Climate Change Environmental Fair, organized by British Council

13 Oct
Ciara Shannon, Project Director of Climate Change Business Forum, Moderation for CCBF Seminar Kyoto Post 2012, organized by Climate Change Business Forum

16 Oct
Gaby Oetterli, Head of Corporate Sustainability - Presentation on Sustainability Reporting - A Communication and Management Tool for the HKU SPACE Executive Certificate in CSR, organized by HKU SPACE

20 Oct
Gaby Oetterli, Head of Corporate Sustainability - Presentation on Environmental Risk Management - Sustainable Development for the Engineers in Society course, organized by HKUST

27 Oct
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Co-operation possibilities for Clean Air & Water in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta, organized by Royal Danish Consultate General in Hong Kong

29 Oct
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Towards more sustainable and low carbon buildings in Eco Asia Conference 2008, organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd

5 Nov
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Presentation on Cradle to Cradle Certification for Kiehl's "Aloe Vera" Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser Product Launch, organized by Kiehl's

7 Nov
Kevin Edmunds, COO - Chair of afternoon conference session for the 3rd Asia-Pacific Conference on Building Commissioning (APCBC) in Hong Kong - "The Best Practices in Building Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance", organized by Hong Kong Building Commissioning Centre

12 Nov
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Assessor for Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability 2008 assessment panel, organized by Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)

18 Nov
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Presentation on Carbon Market Drivers, Sentiment & Factors for Change for Carbon Trade Asia conference, organized by LexisNexis

26 Nov
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Judge's Speech for the presentation ceremony of ACCA HK Awards for Sustainability Reporting 2008, organized by ACCA HK

1-3 Dec
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Facilitator for Clinton Global Initiatives, organized by CGI Asia

8 Dec
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Introduction to BEC and InterCham for Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council Sustainable Development Sub-group meeting, organized by GPRD Business Council

8 Dec
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Keynote address on responsible leadership and environmentally-sustainable growth for businesses in Asia (Gala Dinner), organized by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group Holdings, Inc

20 Dec
Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO - Panel Discussion at CIWEM HK Forum: "How Do We Envision the Harbour-front Development?", organized by The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management Hong Kong