19 January 2006 - Press Invitation
Business Forecast on Climate Change - Meet Global Visionary Dr Steve Howard and Learn about"The Business Forecast on Climate Change” Distinguish Fact from Fiction
The Business Environment Council invites you or your representative to interview with global visionary Dr Steve Howard from the UK, CEO and founder of The Climate Group – an international cross-business and cross-government organisation dedicated to driving leadership on emissions reduction. Dr Howard will share his view on "The Business Forecast on Climate Change” - what's fact and what's fiction on the climate change issue, who's taking action, how they're doing it and why, as well as real examples of companies driving down carbon emissions whilst increasing profit margins.
In the context of China including Hong Kong, he will specially talk about:
- New technology, burgeoning green energy market in China - is this going to be a major part of China's boom?
- What steps should government versus corporate take on the issue of climate change?
- Who are the leaders on emissions reductions in China with case studies? Provinces? Companies? Or individuals?
- What does carbon trading means for the Chinese economy? Who are the losers or winners?
- What is happening on the political front vis a vis Kyoto?
The Climate Group is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. They promote the development and sharing of expertise on how business and government can lead the way towards a low carbon economy whilst boosting profitability and competitiveness which can serve as a role model for Hong Kong and Chinese governments and businesses.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet this global visionary.
Date: 19 January 2006
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (media interview)
Venue: Jackson Room, 44/F, HSBC Main Building, 1 Queen's Road, Central, Hong Kong
Attachment: Dr S Howard Biography and the Climate Group
Press contact
Ms Wendy Lam, Senior Communications Officer, T. (852) 2784 3922