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 Sept 2011 - City Dynamics: Infrastructure, Connectivity and Logistics
Business leaders and representatives from the academia and NGOs convened to discuss and explore the possibility of developing an energy-efficient transportation infrastructure and logistics network for Hong Kong.
25 March 2011 - Sustainability Leadership Forum - Leading Hong Kong Beyond 2020
4 Nov 2010 - Global Citizenship Seminar: Achieving Mutual Sustainability Targets with Stakeholders
Representatives from diverse fields and sectors in the business community attended the Global Citizenship Seminar jointly organized by Business Environment Council (BEC) and Ricoh Hong Kong.
23 Aug 2010 - Hang Seng Sustainability Index Briefing Session
About 80 business lwww.bec.org.hk/eng/404.aspxeaders attended the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index briefing session organized by BEC to share the business case in the index and exchange ideas in how the index will raise the standards of corporate governance among the business community.
5 July 2010 - BEC Specialist Delivered a Guest Lecture on CSR at City University
BEC’s Corporate Sustainability Team – Senior Specialist Mr Terence Cheng delivered a guest lecture on 5 July at City University on “Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia” in a summer course.
2 June 2010 - EnviroSeries 2010: Green Supply Chain Form: Risks, Rewards & Roadmap
Business Environment Council hosted the Green Supply Chain Management Forum with an in-depth look at the importance of transitioning to a green supply chain and the risks and rewards in store for Hong Kong in doing so.
22 April 2010 - EnviroSeries 2010: Energy Efficiency Forum for a Low Carbon Hong Kong
Business Environment Council staged the Low Carbon Forum on World Earth Day. Over 120 business leaders and industry experts gathered to exchange ideas on the challenges and opportunities that would shape Hong Kong's transition into a low carbon city.
11 September 2009 - Green Office for HR & Administrative Professionals
Learn how to save energy, money & carbon emissions for your own office
16 April 2009 - CEO Forum - Leadership in Corporate Sustainability
Business Environment Council hosted the CEO Forum – Leadership in Corporate Sustainability at Exchange Auditorium. CEOs from the BEC, Gammon Construction and the Hong Kong Exchange focused on their efforts and insights of corporate sustainability to drive long-term business success.
6 April 2009 - Scottland & Hong Kong - Embracing Renewable Energy Seminar
Business Environment Council and Scotland Development International co-organized the “Scotland and Hong Kong – embracing renewable energy” seminar, with the endorsement from the Independent Power Producers Forum (ippf). Dr Andrew Thomson, CEO of BEC facilitated the seminar, where about 80 renewable energy experts and policy makers from Scotland and Hong Kong participated.
31 March 2009 - Corporate Sustainability Reporting Workshop for Beginners
Business Environment Council held the “Sustainability Reporting Workshop for Beginners” on March 31. This is the third such workshop that BEC has held and regular workshops are scheduled on March 31, April 29, June 30 and July 31. More than 100 senior executives will be trained on Sustainability Reporting throughout this workshop series.
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
18 July 2007 - EnviroSeries 2007: Worlds Collide Forum
Business Environment Council staged the Worlds Collide Forum. 13 leading international and local experts providing updates on sustainable financing trends. Corporations begin to realize the concept of sustainability — a triple bottom line that balances social, environmental and economic interests. Sustainable development has become part of the profit principle — not something the market is forced to accommodate but a market driver.
5 June 2007 - EnviroSeries 2007: Green Collar Conference
Business Environment Council hosted Green Collar - Achieving Healthy, Productive and Sustainable Workplaces empowering business leaders and building capacity to deliver sustainability at work. At the conference, fourteen policy maker, business leaders and experts in the industry gathered to build consensus on emerging trends, practical insights and success stories of reducing the ecological footprint of their organizations.
7 June 2007 - EnviroSeries 2006: Sustainability in the Built Environment Conference
Business Environment Council (BEC) staged Sustainability in the Built Environment - Creating Momentum in the Pan Pearl River Delta, a cross-border conference on the rapid development of buildings and infrastructure in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) and the impacts this is having on the environment.