Business Environment Council Limited (“BEC”) held its latest CEO Dialogue on 9 September 2025, beaming a focus on the theme “Strategies for Social and Environmental Sustainability in Building Community Resilience”. The dialogue featured guest speaker Mr Lawrence Lam, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Hong Kong, alongside Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of BEC. The two leaders engaged in a dynamic conversation during the one-and-a-half-hour session, exploring strategies for driving sustainable development and strengthening community resilience in Hong Kong and beyond, from an insurer’s perspective.
Mr Simon Ng said, “As climate challenges become increasingly complex, industries like insurance are facing mounting pressure to adapt. This includes managing potential threats from climate change, rising claims, stricter regulations and emissions reduction targets, and the public’s demand for positive contributions to society. Addressing these issues requires strategic and collaborative action. Through today’s CEO Dialogue, we gained invaluable insights into how a thoughtful sustainability strategy can help building stronger, more resilient communities amid these evolving challenges.”
The event attracted a strong turnout, with participants eager to learn from Mr Lam, sharing his leadership vision as a key player in the insurance sector. He highlighted Prudential’s best practices for navigating climate-related risks, and emphasised the industry’s role in fostering resilience through responsible investment and inclusive community engagement. The discussion also underscored the importance of integrating sustainability into core business practices to tackle environmental and social challenges, while supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards a net-zero future.
Mr Lawrence Lam said, “As we face unprecedented climate challenges, the role of the insurance sector extends beyond risk management. At Prudential Hong Kong, we engage proactively with stakeholders to offer innovative products and services that support sustainability, and to promote responsible investment. We are committed to embedding sustainability into all aspects of our operations, addressing immediate climate risks while investing in long-term resilience within our communities. By collaborating with other industry leaders, we can share best practices and drive collective action that protects our clients and enhances the social fabric of Hong Kong.”
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 Lawrence Lam (left), Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Hong Kong, engaged in dynamic conversation with
Mr Simon Ng, Chief Executive Officer of BEC, exploring strategies for driving sustainable development and strengthening community resilience
in Hong Kong and beyond, from an insurer’s perspective.