Poor air quality remains one of Hong Kong’s main environmental problems, with transport emissions a major source of air pollution. Emissions from road transport also contribute to climate change. Of the 43.1 million tonnes of CO2e emitted in Hong Kong in 2012 overall, 17.1% were from transport, the second major contributor after electricity generation (mainly used to light and cool our buildings).
Tackling roadside emissions benefits Hong Kong by making it a clean and healthy place to live and increasing our well-being. Hong Kong’s substantial investment in public transport as well as walking facilities put us in a good position, but one we need to enhance and maintain.
In the light of this, BEC’s Transport & Logistics Advisory Group’s Roadside Emissions Taskforce has produced a report with recommendations for business best practice as well as a broad set of recommendations for the Government to ensure a policy framework that puts us on the path to an even cleaner Hong Kong, reducing health risks, and supporting a transition to a low carbon economy.
Programme and Speakers
3:30pm - 4:00 pm Registration
4:00pm - 4:15pm Opening Remarks
- Ir T C Yee, Chair of Business Environment Council Transport & Logistics Advisory Group
- Ms Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment
4:15pm - 4:30pm Report Presentation
- Ms Maya de Souza, Senior Manager – Policy Research, BEC
4:30pm - 5:15pm Panel Discussion plus Q & A - Roadside Emissions Taskforce Members
5:15pm Closing Remarks
- Mr Richard Lancaster, Chairman, BEC
5:30pm Networking
Highlights
- An overview of the Report’s content, recommendations and conclusions
- An overview of the policy options to move toward a greener Hong Kong for the Government
Registration
| Date | 19 December 2016 (Monday) |
| Time | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Language | English |
| Format | Q&A session at the end of the programme |
For registration or more information about the event, please contact Ms Gentiane Gastaldi (T. 2784 3928 | E. gentiane@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
