BEC's management and professional team frequently speak and moderate in local and overseas conferences to promote the business cases for sustainable development, build capacity and faciliate dialogue. Topics are diverse covering overall sustainable development in Hong Kong or specific areas addressing environmental topics, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, climate change, clean production, energy efficiency, green supply chain management, waste management, sustainable tourism......The list stretches on and on. You will find below some of our recent presentations.
We are delighted to share our knowledge and speak in your forthcoming environmental or corporate sustainability program. Click here to see the profiles of our management and professional team.
Recent Presentations and Speeches
30 September 2008 - EnviroSeries 2008: Building Energy Efficiency Forum
Business Environment Council staged the Building Energy Efficiency Forum at our own auditorium. 12 distinguished government and business leaders spoke in the Forum, provided the latest overview of energy efficiency, best practices and available programs for both existing and new buildings.
12 September 2008 - EnviroSeries 2008: 14th Green China Forum
Business Environment Council and China Environmental Culture Promotion Association (CECPA) co-staged the 14th Green China Forum in Shenzhen. 25 distinguished government, business and academic leaders from national, provincial and municipal levels from both mainland China and Hong Kong were invited to speak in the Forum, focusing on environmental economy policy and sustainable development in Pearl River Delta.
20 June 2008 - EnviroSeries 2008: International CSR Experts Forum
20 renowned leaders from government, business, education and media sectors shared their expertise and experience covering global standards, guidelines, best practices and outstanding examples. Speakers also highlighted how CSR served as a key driver to sustainable development of Chinese enterprises linking with broader societal goals.
15 April 2008 - Carbon Grill Series - Understanding the Link Between the Science and Economics
International experts warn Hong Kong business to consider the implications of a price being put on their carbon emissions in the future.
Presentation by 2 UK professors: Prof John Shepherd of Southampton University, and Dr Simon Dietz, Deputy Director of London School of Economics
13 November - 2007 How should Hong Kong be addressing Climate Change?
The organizers recognize the urgency of climate change and call for Hong Kong's business leaders to make greater emission reductions. Click the link above to review the presentations.
9 November 2007 - Economic Impact of Climate Change in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta
Dr Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council gives an overview of the climate challenge for business and the state of play in the Pearl River Delta. He also highlights the roles and goals moving the business community forward......
24 October 2007 - Corporate Social Responsibility in the Hong Kong Business Environment
Presentation by Dr Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive Officer of Business Environment Council
18 September 2007 - Overview of Solid Waste as a Key Environmental Issue for Hong Kong, and Sustainable Production and Consumption as a Social Imperative
Speech by Dr Andrew Thomson, Chief Executive Officer Business Environment Council