HKMU - Sustainability in Action: Charting a Sustainable Future

Summary

"Sustainability in Action," a series presented by HKMU Channel, dives into the world of sustainable living and practices. Host Ross Fier, alongside industry leaders and sustainability experts, explores how Hong Kong businesses are embedding sustainability into their core strategies. The series underscores sustainability as a collective responsibility, urging personal and business practices to align with ESG principles. Key discussions revolve around reducing carbon footprints, sustainable consumption, and empowering the next generation to lead in a sustainable future. The series calls for concerted efforts across all sectors to tackle climate change and ensure a resilient planet for future generations.

Highlights

• Recycling and eco-friendly practices are becoming a norm in daily life 🎒.
• Local businesses are setting global standards for sustainable practices 🌍.
• Hong Kong aims to be a role model in sustainability, influencing global perceptions 🏙️.
• Sustainability involves both individual actions and corporate strategies 📊.
• Educational initiatives are vital for instilling sustainable habits in younger generations 📚.

Key Takeaways

• Sustainability is more than just a trend; it's an essential lifestyle and business approach 🌎.
• Personal choices, like opting for eco-friendly products, greatly contribute to sustainability 🌱.
• Businesses integrating sustainability are shaping a better world and setting industry standards 🏢.
• Education and awareness play crucial roles in promoting sustainability among the youth 👨‍🏫.
• The younger generation is vital in carrying forward sustainability practices for a brighter future 🌟.

Overview

Imagine a morning where you're dressed in clothes made from recycled materials, enjoying a breakfast of locally sourced produce, and heading to work in an electric vehicle. This isn't a dream but a reality—it's about embracing sustainable living! "Sustainability in Action" by HKMU Channel highlights how individuals and businesses in Hong Kong are pioneering a sustainable future by making informed choices and integrating environmentally friendly practices into everyday life.

The series underscores the significance of businesses adopting sustainable strategies, not just as corporate responsibility but as a necessity for future resilience. Hong Kong businesses are at the forefront of integrating sustainability into their operations, striving to lower carbon footprints and embracing eco-friendly practices. This movement isn't just local but part of a global narrative where every sector contributes to a sustainable development path.

As the series wraps up, it celebrates the pivotal role of education in sustainability. Young voices echo the importance of nurturing an environmentally conscious mindset which can lead to groundbreaking changes. Whether it's students choosing second-hand clothes, or businesses embedding ESG principles into their ethos, "Sustainability in Action" invites everyone to partake in this generational journey towards a greener planet.

Chapters

• 00:00 - 01:30: Introduction and Overview of Sustainability The chapter begins with an evocative scenario encouraging readers to imagine wearing a shirt made from recycled materials. This is a gentle introduction to the broader topic of sustainability, setting the stage for discussions about how our everyday choices impact the environment and highlighting the importance of sustainable practices.
• 01:30 - 04:00: The Reality and Importance of Sustainability This chapter delves into the practical aspects and significance of sustainability in everyday life. It follows a narrative of how one might live sustainably by engaging in activities such as enjoying locally sourced breakfasts, commuting in electric vehicles, working in green buildings powered by renewable energy, and spending time at eco-friendly leisure spots. Furthermore, it emphasizes the role of investing in companies that prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, highlighting the interconnectedness of daily choices and broader environmental impacts.
• 04:00 - 05:30: Personal Reflections on Sustainability The chapter "Personal Reflections on Sustainability" seems to explore individual mindsets and attitudes towards consumption and their impact on sustainability. It suggests that the idea of contributing to sustainability through personal behavioral changes is not merely aspirational but is being increasingly adopted by people. The chapter is part of a series titled "Sustainability in Action," hosted by Ross Fier. The series, consisting of nine episodes, features Ed leaders discussing various strategies and insights related to sustainability.
• 05:30 - 08:30: Sustainability in Different Sectors This chapter discusses the integration of sustainability into business strategies and operations, focusing on how companies in Hong Kong are leading these efforts and influencing global practices. A special contribution comes from Miss Edith Shei, who elaborates on the essence of sustainability based on perspectives from the Brundtland Report, as published by the World Commission on Environment.
• 08:30 - 13:30: The Journey and Responsibility of Sustainability The chapter titled 'The Journey and Responsibility of Sustainability' discusses the concept of sustainability as defined in 1987. It emphasizes the importance of meeting current needs without hindering future generations' ability to meet their own needs. The narrator agrees with this definition and believes it should be applied personally and collectively within their group, family, and society. The document stresses that we are currently using resources that actually belong to the next generations, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, and social resources in sustaining the future.
• 13:30 - 18:30: Carbon Reduction Strategies During a safari trip to Kenya, visitors were prohibited from using plastic bags, which highlighted the dependency on these items in daily life. The experience underscored the environmental benefits of switching to alternative, reusable containers and showcased the freshness of the air and lushness of the grass. The chapter suggests that individual and collective choices like using reusable containers can significantly reduce carbon footprints and contribute positively to the environment.
• 18:30 - 25:00: Personal Choices and Behaviors In this chapter, the emphasis is on personal choices and behaviors, particularly concerning the environment. It highlights the beauty of nature, including trees and freely roaming animals. The chapter advocates for minimizing our environmental footprint to ensure that future generations can also enjoy these natural wonders. It stresses the importance of sustainable practices in both business operations and personal living, which are principles adopted and understood as crucial for a sustainable future.
• 25:00 - 35:30: The Role of Education in Sustainability The chapter "The Role of Education in Sustainability" emphasizes the long-term impact of sustainability on future generations. It reflects on the insights gained throughout the series on sustainability's transformative effects across various sectors, including clothing, food choices, transportation, energy, buildings, leisure, and lifestyles.
• 35:30 - 45:30: Corporate Actions towards Sustainability Chapter explores how various sectors contribute to sustainable development.
• 45:30 - 63:00: Vision of the Younger Generation In this chapter titled 'Vision of the Younger Generation', the discussion revolves around the concept of sustainability. Esteemed guests share their visions for a sustainable future, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking. They explore the idea that sustainability involves ensuring businesses remain viable, the planet stays healthy, and individuals live healthily over the long term. The chapter highlights the multifaceted nature of sustainability, addressing issues from personal to macro levels.
• 63:00 - 67:30: Conclusion The chapter titled 'Conclusion' emphasizes that sustainability is a continuous journey rather than a fixed destination. It stresses the importance of collective learning and collaborative efforts with like-minded partners to nurture talent and promote ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for the current times and the potential for Hong Kong as a city to lead in sustainability efforts.

HKMU - Sustainability in Action: Charting a Sustainable Future Transcription

• 00:00 - 00:30 [Music] imagine starting your day by slipping into a shirt made from recycled materials
• 00:30 - 01:00 enjoying a breakfast of locally sourced produce commuting to work in an electric vehicle and spending your day in a green building powered by renewable energy your evening could be spent at a sustainable Leisure spot and your savings could be invested in a company that prioritizes environmental social and governance or ESG factors even your
• 01:00 - 01:30 mindset and attitude towards consumption could be contributing to sustainability this is in fact not a distant dream but a reality that is being embraced more and more every day welcome back to sustainability in action I'm Ross Fier in our past nine episodes we've hosted Ed leaders discussing the ways in
• 01:30 - 02:00 which Hong Kong businesses are integrating sustainability into their strategies and operations and thereby influencing Global practices to recap the concept of sustainability we invite Miss Edith shei to highlight its Essence according to the bruntland report this was published by the world Commission on environment and
• 02:00 - 02:30 development back in 19887 sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs I very much agree with this definition which should apply to my group my family and friends and for that matter to everyone today we are living on resources borrowed from our next Generations be it environmental economic or social
• 02:30 - 03:00 well I was in Kenya on Safari a few months ago as visitors we were not allowed to bring or use plastic bags we very quickly realized how much we have relied on plastic bags in our daily life and then the positive impact of using alternative reusable containers could have on the environment I also realized how fresh the air and the the grass how luscious
• 03:00 - 03:30 the trees and how freely the animals roam nature is indeed fabulous in order for our next Generation to continue enjoying the beauty and wonders of the environment minimizing our environmental footprint is most important sustainable operation and development for our businesses and for that matter sustainable living for us all are critical principles we have adopted with understand our efforts will
• 03:30 - 04:00 impact future Generations down the road in many years to come I trust that you have been refreshed in what you have learned about sustainability throughout this series we have delved into the transformative impact of sustainability across diverse sectors such as clothing food choices Transportation energy buildings leisure and Lifestyles and even
• 04:00 - 04:30 investing all of these sectors which play integral roles in our daily lives contribute to a broader Narrative of sustainable development this series extends Beyond mere exploration it represents a journey towards a future where sustainability serves as a guiding principle now now
• 04:30 - 05:00 let's listen to our esteemed guests as they share their visions of this sustainable future sustainability means to be able to uh stay in the long run so can our businesses continue to be in business for a long run can our planet uh stay healthy for a long run can we individually uh live uh healthily for the long run so sustainability means dealing with all of these things uh from from the personal level to the macro
• 05:00 - 05:30 level uh and it has to Encompass all of these considerations sustainability is not a destination it's a journey a journey that we need to learn together possibly we learn new things every day under sustainability stream and I think this is a very exciting time right now to work harder together to work with our like-minded partners to nurture the talents in the field as well to look into what Hong Kong as a city can do to promote more ESG and sustainability
• 05:30 - 06:00 I mean this is a generational Journey sustainability is not going to be ticked in the Box in the next five 10 20 years most companies are looking at 2050 you know that's another give will take 30 years away that's a generation away so the it's the youth or the younger people coming in who will have to pick up the torch of sustainability from myself and Clemens and my colleagues uh and take this journey to another level so I think
• 06:00 - 06:30 we're all on a journey here in Hong Kong in terms of sustainable business practices and I think the expectations from our stakeholders are only going to get more challenging so The Regulators we're seeing are upping their game staff and and younger people in particular we know have higher expectations that the companies that they're working for will meet their own values and are committed to ESG and so I'm delighted that we're on this journey but I see it's only going to get more challenging going forward and we'll all have to be continuing to challenge ourselves to up
• 06:30 - 07:00 our game as you will recall sustainability is fundamentally rooted in addressing climate change and reducing our carbon footprint it is a basic essential part of protecting the environment and cherishing nature our distinguished guests are eager to share their insights on effective strategies for carbon reduction let's gain inspiration from
• 07:00 - 07:30 their expertise and explore practical ways to reduce our own carbon Footprints Hong Kong is a small City and we don't produce a lot here unfortunately but there's lots of opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint and look at food and beverage closer to home and see how we can work with countries nearby us here to again reduce that carbon footprint Farm to to Fork eating and just be really aware of
• 07:30 - 08:00 what they're putting in their mouth and also what they could possibly be wasting I think being an animal lover um it is really great to see that um I can contribute a little bit and um to help save the environment and also to make my passion into responsibility I grew up in new territories all the trees and insect
• 08:00 - 08:30 uh or flowers are my friends so sustainability to me is actually looking after the neighborhood uh and also to care about the neighbors around me uh if I create a damage to an environment it also damage the people around me so it's very personal it's just to love the the neighborhood which is the earth if you make it into larger scale
• 08:30 - 09:00 through introducing seral emission buses into our Fleet we encourage our citizens to move away from the private cars and switch to public transport this could help to reduce carbon emission as far as to traffic congestions we're very aware of the uh impact of climate change climate change
• 09:00 - 09:30 crisis we're also aware that uh customers have Rising expectations of services and goods that they are involved in and so we feel it's it's it's necessary that we should be able to provide a business that is uh sustainable we are now working on how we could minimize the use of high carbon materials Implement new uh clean environmental sound technology to drive
• 09:30 - 10:00 improvements further everyone has a role to play in addressing climate change Hong Kong people are very smart as long as they understand the reason of doing it having an environmental friendly lifestyle and making an environmental friendly Transit is as easy as taking empty out Wei
• 10:00 - 10:30 when we hear about the word climate change most of us in Hong Kong would uh
• 10:30 - 11:00 feel like uh heavy powerless mundane and this is exactly why I want to change the narrative The Narrative should transform from issue-based climate Communications to action-based engagement approach telling people what how and where they could go green in daily lives throughout our discussions our guests have emphasized how sustainability begins with personal choices and decisions for both individuals and business
• 11:00 - 11:30 sectors it is essential to cultivate awareness adopt the right attitude and exhibit responsible behaviors as we Define the lifestyles we choose to embrace each individual's choices and behaviors contribute to shaping a more sustainable world now let's hear more of their shared wisdom and
• 11:30 - 12:00 insights first of all um build awareness read more understand what sustainability is because I'm today just focusing on construction industry but there a lot more than that for example recycling um uh air pollution Etc and so read more when you understand more your your vision will change so education I think is very important and secondly your your behavior can change so I I in my room I
• 12:00 - 12:30 set up a smart card to control the lighting and air conditioning so Behavior change is very important now you can change your behavior and make a br Lifestyles do recycling clean out the the B to before put in recycle box so educate yourself change your lifestyle and then if you can be a missionary talk to other people about sustainability so one by one we can probably hopefully uh change our behavior for entire Hong Kong
• 12:30 - 13:00 we measure what people have done and how they change their behavior the most difficult measure is of course the impact are people really changing their lifestyle in general one visit is not enough to for the fundamental change so another thing that I'd like to measure more is to how frequently people are coming back to kadori farm and botanic garden a lot of people in Hong Kong have been here but only once when they were a kid and what I'd like to achieve here is that people come back at least once a year see how beautiful it is but also
• 13:00 - 13:30 how much progress we making how much more beautifying and how much the forest is growing how more animals you'll see here so there's progress in the farm but hopefully also progress in the way people have a sustainable lifestyle um I think it's about lifestyle changes and making the right choice on clothings and really protect your clothings cuz if you wash it well it can keep for 10 years if you just dump it in the washing machine dry it with that whatever ways you want it will just last for 1 to two years so
• 13:30 - 14:00 as a consumer it's about the choices you make and also how to protect the clothing and as a brand owner I think educating the public is very important on why you are choosing the material you're choosing and how to protect the clothings that we make Hong Kong like most places in the world have committed to carbon neutral goals by mid-century so I think it's upon us already so we need to rethink our lifestyles and figure out how we can contribute to the
• 14:00 - 14:30 success of ourselves as a city Hong Kong as a role model for how future cities should look like and how we can be part of the solution for This Global challenge so what does a new sustainable consumption lifestyle look like it could be that we buy for durability we buy for versatility uh we buy secondhand uh and or also we we do uh garments swaps and exchanges with our friends
• 14:30 - 15:00 sustainability is absolutely absolutely important and essential um even for us just looking at the way we do business I think eco-friendly uh materials introducing them to our customers as well as customers coming to us asking for new qualities uh that are more sustainable so it is just a way of doing business um I don't think anyone can move forward without considering uh sustainability in our business plan
• 15:00 - 15:30 in the way we conduct ourselves maybe we can say in order to be successful going forward you cannot not consider sustainability I personally very much believe in it it's not just a corporate view it's a personal view I think it's very much when I think about sustainability I think about making choices and decisions will help them enjoy a world that's ideally at least as good as what I've enjoyed but hopefully better I suppose my advice or or feedback to that the key is make those
• 15:30 - 16:00 small steps frequently and consistently and just promote that commitment and Ethos of living a sustainable kind of life and making these decisions that we believe in are right not just for today but also for tomorrow I think as individuals we have a responsibility to our environment and to be environmentally conscious in our daily activities means really making conscious
• 16:00 - 16:30 decisions such as reducing single-use plastic choosing environmentally friendly products Etc and in business we can make environmentally conscious Decisions by choosing green companies or companies that match our values uh it's really critically important that we all play our part to help uh address this uh challenge reduce be conscious about uh the use of energy think about how we consume and
• 16:30 - 17:00 whether it's really necessary and whether it's really making us happier uh because there is a lot of things that each of us do just by habit or because it's there um without really thinking about it which does one way or the other contribute to the problem of climate change and being more Mindful and conscious of those things and changing patterns in a way which doesn't alter fundamentally your happiness or lifestyle and in an adverse way can
• 17:00 - 17:30 actually make a really powerful and constructive contribution to helping address this challenge of climate change so that would be my my request to us all here in Hong Kong and everywhere for that matter so I think without a shadow of a doubt the future for all Industries for all countries uh for all communities um has to be a more sustainable one and that will bring about some some quite hard choices some difficult choices about our consumption habits our business
• 17:30 - 18:00 models um so I think all Industries will have to rethink quite meaningfully the way things have been done historically because if we just continue doing what we've always been doing whether as businesses whether as individuals we won't change our path we won't achieve the major goals of carbon neutrality or waste reduction our esteemed guests representing various
• 18:00 - 18:30 sectors have dedicated significant efforts to educate their staff members the younger generation the general public and their communities about the importance of sustainability they recognize the vital role that education plays in achieving sustainable goals and creating a sustainable future let let's continue to listen to our guests as they share their
• 18:30 - 19:00 invaluable insights and experiences on this crucial topic over the past few years we have broadened our internship mentoring scope to meet new talents across the group in Hong Kong We Gather the mentees and interns during the year for joint activities so they have a feeling of camarad as well as they interact and share experiences with one another for companies to be well-run and
• 19:00 - 19:30 remain sustainable in the long term they have to be accountable to their stakeholders and have proper systems in place to oversee and manage their risks including sustainability risks since 2022 we have about 400 colleagues within the group that have either completed or are in the process of completing the Cambridge University business sustainability management course I
• 19:30 - 20:00 myself have taken the full 10we version of the course and found it most challenging but enlightening the group is investing in our colleagues so they acquire not only the knowhow on sustainability but more importantly the philosophy and rationale behind the theories so senior middle and Junior management are all being educated and aligned in promoting our sustainability mindset and in turn they are ambassadors
• 20:00 - 20:30 of our environmental stewardship and I am so delighted to see that in Hong Kong so many youngsters they will come and tell me that they're so passionate in sustainability and what skills they need to equip to be in the sustainability field so I want to tell the youngsters I want to tell everyone that it's never too late to start learning sustainability because this is actually important that we work harder together as the clock is taking and there's so many new things to learn in
• 20:30 - 21:00 sustainability and ESG Journey so many courses available so many knowledge out there so yes if you love sustainability start learning every day we often think of course what can the younger generation do to change the world how to contribute to a better world and I often have this conversation with my children my sons try to live a natural neutral way so they try to have a lifestyle which has a very low carbon impact with their food with their mobility and also how they vote which is also an important
• 21:00 - 21:30 thing I am really hopeful that um it will be a kind of like catalyzing um sustainability in Hong Kong to a different level so I would see um the young people they are now not looking into um the label of sustainability they want to actually dig deep into it to understand it in dep and understand the full cycle of production understand how they can live more lightly on the Earth so I think these are all very
• 21:30 - 22:00 encouraging this is very important to shape an important attitude which will be a guidance for them to contribute more to the sustainability in future simple acts like not wasting water saves frogs and toes and nutes which are part of Hong Kong's biodiversity turning off lights prevents some birds that are migrating at night from being confused whenever they are traveling so little little things that we do apart from conserving energy um it also helps our
• 22:00 - 22:30 native um animals and plants to survive so so this kind of messaging is extremely important we actually had a lot of focus for younger Generations like at the farm we have different kinds of programs say for the soil and also for the plants and for the animals so it is very important for us to raise the equal literacy among the younger generation we think that it's very important for people to really feel that
• 22:30 - 23:00 they can have a different ideas about nature it's very individual based and I think the impact more relies on how they actually look at themselves and also how they actually look at nature awareness is is very important education is very important private and public sector Co cooperation um group and individual cooperation I think that is a must um because we're just one unit we're just one plant we can only do so much but
• 23:00 - 23:30 we're not giving up and we're hoping that more and more people will join this initiative and you don't have to be a recycler to contribute to the solution it's just how you purchase how you use how you dispose um that can really change uh uh the gravity of the of the problem I see that um there's huge opportunities for the younger Generations to really make a difference um in terms
• 23:30 - 24:00 of how we engage with Technologies and uh with the way that we use the sustainability agenda to push the organization forward and so you become the Neer of the next Generations to take our business which is a very long-term business you know from that perspective it's important for us uh to uh ensure that um you know the extend Generations come in will certainly have that ability
• 24:00 - 24:30 to um to influence and continue to build that very long-term business as such and Hong Kong is really home to numerous national parks there's still room for improvement of course in terms of uh waste management and the development of a more prominent Green Scene expanding the green initiatives and the infrastructures in the city is also essential if Hong Kong is to really remain as a livable and appealing hope for both residents and also the visitors
• 24:30 - 25:00 in the long run I really hope for these changes to take root and expand as a company we are committed to sustainability for our children and our children's children throughout this transformative Journey we have witnessed how sustainability extends Beyond its role as a corporate responsibility it is instead a collective endeavor each and every one of us possesses the
• 25:00 - 25:30 ability to contribute to the cause of sustainability in action as we move on let's hear how our distinguished Business Leaders engage their stakeholders with a particular focus on environmental social and governance or ESG factors and as they express their own aspirations for a sustainable future our group also takes a proactive
• 25:30 - 26:00 approach in engaging our major stakeholders as we listen carefully to those that are close to us or are affected by our businesses whilst continuously enhancing our performance our recently adopted group-wide biodiversity policy was crafted to provide a guideline for all our operations across the group as an overarching framework as a global citizen we treasure our natural resources air
• 26:00 - 26:30 land water and natural habitats the core corporate strategy is to operate responsibly and protect these valuable resources we also encourage our suppliers business partners and customers to further their own efforts at biodiversity protection stewardship we envision the topic of sustainable business practices shall receive even more attention and more
• 26:30 - 27:00 policies and procedures will have to be adopted we have already aligned ourselves with the fast development all over the world of such requirements and especially in Europe as a group we are fully committed to deploying sustainable business practices and shall continuously invest into such business operations so I believe firmly that we all have a role to play in trying to address some of the key sustainability
• 27:00 - 27:30 issues that our city Hong Kong but also the world are facing so I think everybody from governments Regulators businesses and individuals have all got to play their part in trying to lead a green lifestyle and also trying to contribute to addressing issues such as social inclusion and social mobility and so I'm a passionate believer in ESG both for me as an individual but also for A's MTR I think uh in the future uh in uh for years G I guess uh we as an employer
• 27:30 - 28:00 and also the the the employee and also the the the community and the government each of us play an very important role because uh we ourself or even uh just the government cannot uh bring this ESG to a very far stage without the uh contribution the participation of each of the party just as just mentioned we need to explain to the public to the society why ESG or why sustainability matters to
• 28:00 - 28:30 their life uh it is about education education is through Community by the business and also by the government so I guess we all need to work together the future of um ESG development will definitely keep sustainability practitioners quite busy we think there will be a harmonized way of looking at ESG there will be more consensus of um what the best standards best practices look like um so that's
• 28:30 - 29:00 definitely a plus um for ESG research in general I think everyone can be part of the solution in sustainability Hong Kong has always been a resilient and an efficient Society My Hope Is that we can apply The Same Spirit to run our businesses and make sure we can achieve climate resilience um and to improve our resource efficiency in our business operations so um that's the essence of sustainable development green Finance
• 29:00 - 29:30 which really looks at climate change uh and financing to reduce climate change I think that will be a fair Takeaway on the differences between the two but again in the marketplace there is a mix and match and people really understand the ultimate objective is to do something good uh something not for this generation but actually in the future generation as well there are many little things that each of us could do to reduce our impact on this fragile planet far too many to list here perhaps but
• 29:30 - 30:00 many small acts make a big difference and we should never take the apparent disinterest of other countries as an excuse to do less Hong Kong is establishing a reputation for best practice and leading by example and it was never more important to do this than in environmental matters sustainability will mean uh that things will need to get more expensive but it will also mean that there are difficult decisions that that need to be made uh in the uh in the
• 30:00 - 30:30 journey ahead I have children um and I want to make sure that what we do in our business today uh doesn't affect uh the future for them and I'm sure many people uh view it in the same way at as wson we don't want to see sustainability as just a corporate initiatives we have a lot of passion in every one of our colleagues and we try to um make sure that our customers also have this passion so for all the Hong Kong consumers we really want your help we want everyone to join
• 30:30 - 31:00 efforts it's not one company who will make the difference it's about join efforts in Hong Kong that will make the difference I think what the future will look like you will see a lot of um new models of business and new models of manufacturing where different stakeholders collaborate their um expertise and collaborate their individual solutions to bring about a more substantive um solution for um a sustainable future
• 31:00 - 31:30 with future Technologies um the picture is always a little bit cloudy there are various different roads that we could go down on it could be that in another 10 20 years we need to be using another different fuel but I think we just have to continue to make incremental steps and and progress and um keep marching down that down that road there's no perfect only better we just have to keep
• 31:30 - 32:00 improving I think these opportunities help me to foster a lot of collaborations uh with different stakeholders allows idea exchanges and also promotes best practices another thing is one thing that I'm very excited is the fact that we would be able to find out different practices in different areas in the sustainability space and have them integrated and some of them to even bring them in into the
• 32:00 - 32:30 Asia Pacific region don't underestimate ourselves don't underestimate the position of Hong Kong because we can set an example and that other Asian country especially China see and then will welcome from to copy us so in that little regard we can change China as well which is now the largest carbon emission country in the world so we we can have a major positive impact on our
• 32:30 - 33:00 labor sustainability as well throughout this journey we've highlighted the significant strides that Hong Kong businesses are making in the realm of sustainability our esteemed guests have emphasized that sustainability is not just about us it's also about securing a better future as we conclude we turn turn the spotlight towards our younger
• 33:00 - 33:30 generation the torchbearers of this sustainable future we're all striving for let's listen to their voices share their vision and appreciate their plans as they shape their own sustainable future sustainability is very important to us because we as a corporate Citizen and with the resources at hand across various Industries should be the one leading the change I'm also working for the Next Generation like for my children
• 33:30 - 34:00 and eventually for their children we strive to build a sustainable future for our next Generation why we care about the environment is really because for the Next Generation how are they going to really enjoy the environment that we're enjoying how do they enjoy what we have right now so it's really important for me to help them to do our part and hopefully lower our carbon emission helping the environment so that that they can enjoy what we have enjoy right
• 34:00 - 34:30 now I think sustainability certainly is the opportunity for the Next Generation for the future generation I would sum it up like this that it's about engaging the society morally and responsibly with the highest ethical standards for the sake of our children and the future generation personally I'm mindful of my consumption and strive to minimize it when purchasing products I consider
• 34:30 - 35:00 their sustainability the material use and aim to reduce waste for instance I opt for reusable water bottles bring my own shopping bags and choose products with eco-friendly packaging recycling is another crucial aspect of my commitment to sustainability I support business that prioritize sustainability in their product and service and encourage my friends especially the younger Generations to join in protecting our future and
• 35:00 - 35:30 make it sustainable as a university student I'm actually aware of the impact of my Lifey choices have on the environment I make a conscious effort to limit my consumption and choose products that align with my commitment to sustainability so for example instead of buying fast fashioned items that contribute to environment degradation I offer secondhand clothes or pieces from sustainable Brands I also choose to commute by bike or public transport whenever possible reducing my carbon footprint however I am convinced that by making a
• 35:30 - 36:00 small consistent change in our daily routines we can contribute to a Greener and more sustainable future for ourselves and generations to come many years ago I watched a movie called The Day After Tomorrow the scenes of the environmental disaster scared me sparking a curiosity about our planet's health I began devouring books and articles about conversation eager to understand how I could help climate change is also a pressing issue that feels beyond our control I realize that even as a secondary school student I can make a difference in my everyday life
• 36:00 - 36:30 it's sad to see people mixing all their trash together which makes it hard to get rid of properly before buying anything I would ask myself is this good for the environment as it made from safe materials can it help reduce waste I swap my disposable water bottle for a refillable one and start to chooseing prod of with green packaging I've been encouraging my classmates to adopt a minimalist lifestyle I believe that our
• 36:30 - 37:00 Collective efforts can make a significant difference in preserving our environment for future generation I don't want to see polluted Rivers St fish and destroyed habitats it is devastating when the weather gets extreme and the air gets Smoky natural disasters like hurricanes droughts and floods are horrendous it is not good when we lack clean water fertile oil and energy sources but I can help even if I'm just
• 37:00 - 37:30 a kid I can save water turn off lights and unplug electrical appliances when I'm done with them I can also recycle paper plastic and cans at home and at school bringing a reusable water bottle or lunch boox can help reduce waste together we can make the world better in my future world people play happily under a bright blue sky breathing fresh air dogs whack their tails while fish swim freely in their clear waters my
• 37:30 - 38:00 family and I help care for the Earth by searching bottles Recycling and saving energy and water there are lots of green trees and colorful flowers that make the world beautiful as ever to help nature Thrive I will plant more trees and flowers creating more green space on Earth I will also choose to not eat any more endanger species I give a balanced diet as for my dreams it would be a breathtaking beautiful world where K us toone both people and
• 38:00 - 38:30 nature having heard our younger Generations aspirations for a sustainable future it's clear that we must act now to keep that Vision in Focus each step we take on that Journey each of our everyday decisions from the clothes we wear to the food we eat from the buildings we inhabit to the energy we use from the transport we take to the
• 38:30 - 39:00 travel plans we devise from the Investments we make to the lifestyles we choose it is through these choices that we can determine the sustainable actions we need to take and stay committed to our path towards a sustainable future as we bring this series to a close we hope that you will gather up and reflect upon on the insights and lessons you've gained we've had the
• 39:00 - 39:30 privilege of Hosting numerous renowned Business Leaders and eminent guests whose contributions have deepened our understanding of sustainability progress and whose insights have empowered us all to make more sustainable choices in our daily lives finally we extend our heartfelt thanks to you for traveling with us on this journey your viewership and support
• 39:30 - 40:00 have been invaluable and we deeply appreciate your engagement with us on this important topic as we say farewell we hope that the seeds of sustainability planted through this series will continue to grow and make sustainability in Action a reality in your lives [Music]