The BEC Senior Management Team identified three environmental focus areas (“EFAs”) which are Climate Change, Circular Economy and Sustainable Living Environment. These EFAs serve as anchor points for BEC to drive business actions and maximise impact. BEC runs three Advisory Groups (one for each EFA), which act as platforms for idea dissemination and exchange. Below is information on the mission, focus areas, related projects and research under each Advisory Group.
BEC Climate Change Business Forum Advisory Group
Related Projects:
- BEC Net-zero Carbon Charter
- Power Up Coalition
- Carbon Disclosure Programme with HSBC
- Hong Kong International Airport Carbon Capacity Building Programme (HKIA CCBP)
Related Research:
- Decarbonising Commercial Freight Transport: A Greenhouse Gas Emissions Blind Spot for Companies in Hong Kong, Completed (Link)
- Corporate Governance for Climate Resilience: Emerging Challenges & Opportunities for Companies in Hong Kong, Completed (Link)
For the list of members under this advisory group, please visit this link.
BEC Circular Economy Advisory Group
Related Projects:
Taskforce on Repair and Reuse, Ongoing
Within the concept of a circular economy, much of the industries’ focus has been on waste management. However, CE AG recognises the need to tackle the issue upstream before materials become waste by promoting the practices of repair and reuse amongst industries and business models that support such practices.
Related Research:
- Repair and Reuse (R&R): Exploring the feasibility of R&R business model in Hong Kong, Completed (Link)
- Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs): Exploring Recyclables Sorting Options in Hong Kong, Completed (Link)
- Zero Waste Design for Buildings Project, Completed (Link)
- Circularity Assessment of Hong Kong, Completed (Link)
For the list of members under this advisory group, please visit this link.
BEC Sustainable Living Environment Advisory Group
Related Projects:
Taskforce on Electric Vehicles, Completed
In response to the Government’s Roadmap on the popularisation of Electric Vehicles (EVs), BEC set up the Taskforce on Electric Vehicles in June 2020 to solicit insights from BEC members and submit recommendations to the government. The submission document can be viewed via this link.
Building a Greener and Smarter Hong Kong, Ongoing
BEC has conducted a study supported by Schneider Electric to understand the readiness and challenges of businesses on the topics of low carbon transition and digitalisation. A report will be issued to present the findings of the study.
Related Research:
- Smart and Sustainable City Development in Hong Kong and International Experiences, Completed (Link)
- Improving Data Transparency in Buildings Energy Performance, Completed (Link)
For the list of members under this advisory group, please visit this link.