[Webinar] Understanding Embodied Carbon and the State of Play in Hong Kong

Event Date
28 May 2021
Event Time
9:30 am - 10:45 am
Venue
Online
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Embodied carbon refers to the greenhouse gases emitted during the lifecycle of a material from extraction through to manufacturing, transportation and installation. In the context of buildings and construction, it is associated with the manufacture of construction materials, the construction process, and even end-of-life demolition and treatment. World Green Building Council (WGBC) suggests that 11% of global carbon emissions are a result of embodied carbon, reflecting its importance in long-term decarbonisation. This webinar draws on local and international expertise to discuss embodied carbon trends and experiences with its management.

Speakers and Panellists *arranged in order of appearance

                               

Mr Anthony Pak
Principal, Priopta and Founder, CLF Vancouver

Anthony is the Principal at Priopta, a leading firm with deep expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for buildings. Priopta empowers architects and engineers with the data and knowledge they need to reduce embodied carbon. Anthony is also the founder of CLF Vancouver the first local hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum which organises local events that empower industry professionals to radically reduce embodied carbon from buildings and infrastructure. Since 2019, CLF Vancouver has inspired over 25 other cities to start CLF local hubs. He now also serves as the CLF Regional Hub Director supporting local hubs across Western North America and Asia-Pacific. He is a Professional Engineer with a Masters in Industrial Ecology from NTNU, which is a leading LCA research group in Norway. Anthony distills the latest developments and knowledge on embodied carbon through his presentations to leading design firms and at industry conferences (e.g. CaGBC, ILFI, RAIC, AIA NY, PHC). 

 

 

 

         

Ms Grace Lam
Manager Environment and Sustainability, Construction Industry Council

Grace is currently Manager – Environment and Sustainability at the Construction Industry Council and is responsible for promoting and integrating sustainability to the construction industry. Grace’s expertise includes green building, strategy and planning, environmental management and ESG reporting. She is a CEEQUAL Assessor, BREEAM AP and BEAM Professional.

Grace graduated from Simon Fraser University in Canada and received her Master in Environmental Management in The University of Hong Kong.  

 

 

Mr Jeremy Pong
Director, Shiu Wing Steel Limited

Mr Jeremy Pong is a Metallurgist by training and has a degree in Metallurgy and Materials Science from the University of Toronto.  He has over thirty years of process engineering experience in transportation, chemical industry and iron and steel manufacturing.  Mr Pong is currently a director of Shiu Wing Steel Limited.  He is a corporate member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Materials Discipline), a certified carbon auditor from Energy Institute and a member of the Iron and Steel Technology.

 

 

Ms Emma Harvey 
Group Sustainability Manager, Gammon Construction Limited

Emma is Group Sustainability Manager for Gammon Construction Limited. She joined Gammon in 2015 and is responsible for advising on project-specific environmental issues as well as driving sustainability initiatives across Gammon. Her current focus is on implementation of their Responsible Growth – 25 by 25 sustainability strategy.

Emma has 25 years' professional experience in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City. Her background covers environmental consulting, multi-disciplinary project management, value and construction risk management facilitation, business development, sustainable urban planning, tourism planning and green buildings. 

Emma is a member of the Business Environment Council’s Climate Change Business Forum, the Executive Committee of the HK Institute of Environmental Impact Assessment, the HK Green Building Council’s Sustainable Development Committee, and serves as a Vice Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Environment and Energy Committee.

 

 

                                             

Mr Rex Chan
Assistant Manager Environment and Sustainability, the Construction Industry Council

Mr Rex Chan is the Assistant Manager of the Construction Industry Council. He studied at the HKUST and received a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering. Rex leads numerous industry-wide projects related to sustainability matters, and specializes in low carbon construction, C&D waste management and sustainable materials.  He is a member of the Hong Kong Association of Energy Engineers and Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. He is also a qualified professional on green building and infrastructure assessment, e.g. BEAM Professional, LEED AP, CEEQUAL Assessor, Carbon Audit Professionals and Certified Energy Manager, etc.

 

 

Moderator

 

Mr Jonathan Yau
Associate Director, Cundall Hong Kong Limited

Jonathan is a sustainability specialist with wide range of sustainability development, innovation and R&D experiences. He started his career in UK as mechanical engineer specialized in low carbon building design and carbon assessment. He returned to Hong Kong in 2008 and has since focused on green building and low carbon management projects in Hong Kong, China and South-East Asia. Jonathan is passionate in low carbon management in new and existing buildings, as well as helping business to unlock their carbon reduction potential. He believes “Big things have small beginnings” and that a truly sustainable development can only be achieve by integrated approach. Currently Jonathan is the sustainability team leader of Hong Kong office and is an active member in green building industry.

 

 

 

Programme

Time

Activity

0930 – 0935

Opening Remarks

Representative from BEC

0935 – 0955

International Trend of Embodied Carbon Management

Mr Anthony Pak, Principal, Priopta and Founder, CLF Vancouver

0955 – 1005

CIC Sustainable Construction Roadmap and Development of CIC Carbon Assessment Tool

Ms Grace Lam, Manager – Environment & Sustainability, Construction Industry Council

1005 – 1015

Green Re-bar

Mr Jeremy Pong, Director, Shiu Wing Steel Limited

1015 – 1025

Decarbonising Construction: Challenges and Opportunities

Ms Emma Harvey, Group Sustainability Manager, Gammon Construction Limited

1025 – 1045

Discussion / Q&A

Mr Jonathan Yau, Associate Director, Cundall (Moderator)

Mr Rex Chan, Assistant Manager – Environment & Sustainability, Construction Industry Council

Mr Jeremy Pong, Director, Shiu Wing Steel Limited

Ms Emma Harvey, Group Sustainability Manager, Gammon Construction Limited

 

Successful registrations will be notified separately. For further information, please contact us at event@bec.org.hk or 2784 3958.