Business Environment Council Limited (“BEC”) held its latest CEO Dialogue on 15 April 2026, focusing on the theme “Advancing Energy Tech: Powering Hong Kong's Net-Zero Future in the AI Era”. The dialogue featured guest speaker Mr Jonathan Chiu, President of Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited, alongside Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of BEC. The two leaders exchanged insights on how energy technology can unlock efficiency, drive decarbonisation and enhance resilience to promote sustainability amid Hong Kong’s rapidly evolving urban landscape.
Mr Simon Ng commented, “As Hong Kong advances towards carbon neutrality target by 2050, energy intelligence is becoming indispensable. In the AI era, rising energy demand and greater system complexity are pushing corporates to optimise energy efficiency and accelerate decarbonisation. Today’s CEO Dialogue has showcased practical applications that can be scaled across sectors to convert net-zero ambition into an executable and measurable progress for Hong Kong.”
Mr Jonathan Chiu said, “As AI advances at unprecedented speed and reshapes industries, businesses are increasingly called upon to balance efficiency, resilience and long term value creation. Backed by 190 years of innovation, Schneider Electric is committed to serving as a trusted energy technology partner, working alongside organisations to optimise energy use, accelerate decarbonisation, and embed sustainability at the core of strategic and operational decision-making.”
The event drew strong interest from participants keen to learn from Mr Chiu on how the convergence of electrification, automation and digitalisation is unlocking new levels of visibility and intelligence. Discussion topics included AI driven energy demand, infrastructure readiness, and real life applications of energy technology across data centres, buildings, transport and critical infrastructure. Practical enablers such as systems and data integration, organisational transformation, cross-sector collaboration and policy alignment were also explored. The session reinforced a clear message: advancing net zero ambitions requires building intelligent, resilient and sustainable energy ecosystems, positioning energy technology as a strategic enabler of long term economic and sustainability progress.
BEC CEO Dialogue is a signature event of BEC aiming to provide a platform for idea exchange and experience sharing among corporate leaders and the business community in Hong Kong. Prestigious CEOs from renowned companies and organisations are invited as honourable guests to share their valuable insights on topics related to environmental excellence and sustainability in Hong Kong.
In yesterday's BEC CEO Dialogue, Mr Jonathan Chiu (right), President of Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited, engaged in an insightful discussion with
Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of BEC, exploring how energy technology can drive sustainability in Hong Kong