Past Events

Haily Chan, Sustainable Development Manager at John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd, led an insightful discussion on 22 November on the company's pilot program for internal carbon pricing. In an engaging session, she delved into how this initiative has bolstered the company's low-carbon transformation and its potential to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve its sustainability objectives.

Members explored the design and implementation of the internal carbon pricing mechanism, including the key learnings and challenges encountered. The discussion further explored the pivotal role of the Sustainable Development Fund in supporting the company's decarbonization efforts, including providing funding for cleantech innovation and project rollouts.

As members of the Environment & Sustainability Committee continue to navigate the complexities of climate change, Chan's insights into John Swire & Sons' encounters with internal carbon pricing provide a significant benchmark for evaluating its potential impacts on corporate sustainability strategies and environmental stewardship.