As a trading hub and a well-developed city with considerable consumption levels, Hong Kong has the potential to help transform our world by contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action.
Considering their critical role in global supply chains, Hong Kong businesses can help drive this transformation by adopting an expanded approach to sustainability that considers procurement and supply chain impacts. The benefits of this approach extend beyond social and environmental rewards to include risk reduction and brand value enhancement in an increasingly transparent and connected world.
In this workshop, companies that lead on sustainability will share best practices, describe their approaches and explore future trends related to sustainable supply chains and procurement. Discussion topics include how sustainability is integrated into supply chains and procurement processes; and strategies to address environmental challenges including managing the carbon footprint of products, and ensuring resilience of a supply chain facing risks such as water scarcity and other climate change impacts.
Case studies will be drawn from the apparel and construction sectors, known for their well-developed approaches to sustainable supply chains, which are of relevance to all sectors.
Programme & Speakers
Opening Remarks: The Importance of Sustainable Supply Chains
- Laura PITKIN, HK and SE Asia Lead, Global Operations, CDP
Buyer Perspective: Establishing Sustainable Supply Chains
- Payal JAIN, Performance Manager, Global Production, H&M
- Dr. Han SHI, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong
Supplier Perspective: Engaging Suppliers and Encouraging Ownership of Sustainability
- Pamela MAR, Director, Sustainability, Fung Group
- Eddie C.H. TSE, Senior Environmental Manager, Gammon Construction Ltd.
Case Studies: Implementation of Sustainability within Supply Chains
The Higg Index – using on-line tools for sustainable supply chain management
- Alex C.K. CHAN, Head (Hong Kong Team), Energy & Sustainability Services, Schneider Electric Asia Pacific Ltd.
Managing your carbon footprint – experience from the construction sector
- Siu Kei WU, Risk Manager, Alliance Construction Materials
Facilitated Group Discussion
- All participants
Highlights
- Cross-industrial knowledge sharing as companies communicate their experiences with the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices.
- Explore supplier perspectives on risks and opportunities associated with sustainable supply chains.
- Share successful strategies for the integration of sustainability into supply chains.
- Share experiences of practical tools and methodologies for the implementation of sustainable supply chains.
Registration
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Date: |
14 October 2016 (Friday) |
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Time: |
9:30 am – 1:00 pm (Registration starts at 9:00 am) |
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Venue: |
BEC Auditorium, G/F, 77 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong |
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Fee: |
BEC Member: $250 per person Non-BEC Member: $500 per person |
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Language: |
English |
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Three sessions focused on Buyer Perspectives, Supplier Perspectives and Case Studies, followed by a facilitated group discussion and participant sharing |
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
