BEC Leadership Networking Series is a regular networking event for business leaders and sustainability practitioners to network and share their insights in an open and relaxing atmosphere. Come join us in the upcoming session, where you could mingle and meet with other BEC members and like-minded industry players. We hope to see you there!
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Green Journey to Sustainability |
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Mrs Shirlee Algire, Executive Manager, Sustainability, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class horse racing operator and Hong Kong’s largest community benefactor, as well as one of Asia’s most prestigious membership clubs. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the Club allocates its surplus funds for charitable and community projects. Mrs Algire will share the sustainability performance of the Club in terms of hoofprint management, people development, corporate wellness, staff and stakeholder engagement and community investment. She will also present the sustainability efforts across the Mainland border, where the Club has invested over RMB5.5 million in the Dongjiang afforestation project. This involves the planting of 350,000 new trees in this important ecological area and the newly afforested area will help mitigate climate change and enhance the local ecology and biodiversity, as well as providing new employment opportunities for local farmers. |
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Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong Investment |
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Mr Mark Harper, Senior Manager – ESG Advisory, Business Environment Council In his presentation, Mr Harper will give an overview on Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”) reporting and highlight the importance of disclosing ESG information to stakeholders and the general public. He will also talk about the global drivers and key trends for companies in conducing ESG reporting, with particular focus on Hong Kong situation. |
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BEC Members Free seats for each member company: $180 per head for each additional registrant if all free seats are filled |
| Format | Sharing sessions followed by networking cocktail |
| Language | English |
Please download and fill in the REGISTRATION FORM (Registration Closed) to reserve your seat(s). Successful registrations will be notified separately. For further information, please contact Ms. Joey Hui (T. 2784 3958 | E. joey@bec.org.hk).
Remarks
(1) Registrations are subject to final confirmations from BEC
(2) Registrations of non-BEC members are subject to seats availability, after allowing for members’ registrations
(3) BEC reserves the right not to accept any registration, at its sole discretion and without the need to give explanations
