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Welcome to the 2015 Conference on Sustainability and Low-Carbon Solutions - Hong Kong Agenda in COP21

The world is getting ready for the most important negotiation of the decade – the climate change summit in Paris this December known as COP21. Yet what role will Hong Kong play? Can Hong Kong companies stand up and be counted? Where are the pioneers who can make Hong Kong proud in the pursuit of low-carbon innovations?

 

Stay tuned for this exciting full-day event due to take place five days before the COP21 climate change summit.

Join us and be inspired.

 

The content of the conference will fall under three main themes:

Theme 1: Low-Carbon Innovations and Solutions

Theme 2: COP21 and a Hong Kong Agenda

Theme 3: ESG Reporting and Carbon Management

 

 

Date: 25 November 2015 (Wednesday)

Time: 09:30 – 17:15

Venue: Chater Room, 2/F, Happy Valley Clubhouse, Shan Kwong Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Language: English

Admission: Free

 

Limited seats. Registration does not immediately guarantee your attendance. Official confirmation email will be sent to the registrants in mid-November.

 

Keynote Speakers

Mr Lam Woon-kwong, GBS, JP Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council

The Hon Lam Woon-kwong, GBS, JP

Convenor of the Non-Official Members
of the Executive Council

Mr Vincent Piket

Head of Office

European Union Office to HK and Macao

Ms Christine Loh
Under Secretary for the Environment
HKSAR Government

Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, JP

Chief Executive Officer

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

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Exclusive Low Carbon Package Menu

We are proud to present a tailor-made low carbon package menu for this special day, with delicacies from trusted local suppliers dedicated to sustainable ingredients sourcing.

 

The classic light breakfast and beverage choices are freshly ordered from local suppliers.

 

For luncheon, an appetizing soup starter is followed by an enticing main course - turbot fish fillet served with fine seasonal vegetables from China.  The fish comes from an accredited local fish farm, our bid to promote sustainable aqua-farming in Hong Kong. 

 

The afternoon tea break offers signature HKJC homemade treats, ranging from sustainable Thai fish cakes to vegetable samosas and chicken empanadas.

Carbon Neutral Event

This conference will be turned into a carbon neutral event. Its carbon footprint, including emissions from local transportation of speakers and participants as well as venue electricity consumption, will be measured, reduced and offset by Carbon Care Asia (CCA) according to international protocols.

 

CarbonCare® Event is CCA’s unique way of promoting carbon care. It involves reducing or balancing the carbon emissions generated from organizing and participating in events. The measurement, reduction and offsetting procedures are verified by carbon audit professionals and the CarbonCare® Event label is awarded for achievement in carbon reduction/neutrality.

Donation to CarbonCare InnoLab

CarbonCare InnoLab (CCIL) is an independent non-government organisation (NGO) dedicated to the nurturing and development of innovative solutions in response to today's climate change and sustainability challenges.

 

Support us and donate NOW for a sustainable environment!

 

For more information about CCIL, please click HERE

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