Hong Kong ’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is mainly generated from energy consumption. To develop a sustainable economy, the HKSAR Government and many organizations have been promoting the use of renewable energy (RE) to restrain the environmental impacts caused by the increasing need of energy.

RE is considered as one of the essential components of a sustainable energy system of many countries. It never runs out, and it is much cleaner than the conventional energy generated from fossil fuels. More importantly, RE can provide new opportunities for economic development and “green collar” employment. However, the challenge for Hong Kong is to find a way to obtain regular and cost-effective electricity from renewable sources - especially given that the current RE technologies, such as wind turbine installation, tend to be land-intensive.

Date: 9th July 2009
Time: 12.30-2.00pm
Venue: Theatre, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, 22/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Hong Kong
Fee: HKGCC/CCBF Members: $100 per person / Non-Member: $200 per person

Speakers: Ms Katharine Choi, Principal Assistant Secretary, Environment Bureau
Mr Richard Lancaster, Chief Operating Officer, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.

Commentator: Ms Ciara Shannon, Director, Climate Change Business Forum

For more information please click here to download the flyer - HKGCC/CCBF-Carbon Roundtable III

July 2nd 2009

CLP’s Proposed Offshore Wind Farm
a world landmark renewable energy project

CCBF invites you to join a luncheon to listen to CLP Power's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Richard Lancaster, speaking to us about CLP’s offshore wind farm proposal including details about the construction method, their process of stakeholder engagement, the business plan and economics.

The recent announcement that CLP’s proposed offshore 200MW wind farm capable of generating enough power for 80,000 households is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable is very exciting news for Hong Kong and indeed the world. Once completed in around the middle of the next decade, the proposed wind farm would be comparable to the world's largest - 91 turbines with a 209MW capacity in the North Sea off the west coast of Denmark

CLP’s proposed plans for 67 wind turbines 135 metres high near the Ninepin Islands, about 10km east of Clear Water Bay in Sai Kung. The turbines have been shifted 1km east in response to residents’ concerns about the visual impact. CLP are presenting this renewable energy opportunity in Hong Kong.

In response to the Hong Kong Government’s 1-2% renewable energy (RE) target and the community’s desire for renewable energy. The initiative will also contribute to achieving CLP’s voluntary target in its Climate Vision 2050 of increasing the non-carbon-emitting generating capacity in the portfolio to 20% by 2020.

Date: 2nd July, 2009 (Thursday)
Time: 12.30pm-2.00pm
Venue: Harcourt Suite, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central

To download the presentations delivered at the event click on the links below:

Richard Lancaster's presentation

Robert Gibson's Presentation

Synthesis report from Copenhagen

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Event Video

Best Practise Committe Presentation -
World Business Summit on Climate Change at Copenhagen

Date: 24th - 26th May, 2009

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Speical thanks to Mr Robert Gibson, Director Sustainable Development of John Swire & Sons Ltd for the PowerPoint Presentation and other relevant information.

Lord Nicholas Stern described climate change as "the biggest market failure in history" - a market failure to which carbon trading is meant to be a market solution. Yet, the plummeting price of carbon down as low as €8 - far below the €30-€45 range at which renewables can compete with fossil fuels means that the use of fossil fuels continues unabated. As policymakers debate ways to effectively reform derivative markets, little attention is being paid to how and whether new financial regulations will be adequate to govern the carbon derivatives markets, which many experts believe may eventually be larger than the credit derivatives market. This seminar will give an overview of the impacts of the financial crisis on carbon. We will also give a brief update on improvements announced at Poznan by the CDM Executive Board and an update on climate policy and law in Australia and China and the recent announcement by the National Reform and Development Commission (“NDRC”) that Hong Kong companies can now operate CDM projects as wholly foreign owned enterprises.

Date: 22nd May, 2009 (Friday)
Time: 8:30am - 10:20am
Venue: The Main Dining Room, FCC, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

Guest Speakers:
Christopher Tung, Partner of Mallesons Stephen Jacques
Bill Kentrup, Senior Vice President of Macquarie Bank Ltd
Calvin Q. Xu, Senior Energy Specialist of Global Financial Markets
Hubert Tose, Executive Director and Founder of Anemone Green Capital

Moderator:
Ciara Shannon, Director of CCBF

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Launch of ‘Business Guide to Emissions Reduction’
Capitalising on the Business Opportunity

The Climate Change Business Forum (CCBF) in partnership with the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has launched a new guide to emissions reduction written specifically for businesses in Hong Kong. In line with CCBF’s mission to bring businesses together to share best practice and inspire companies to take action through the provision of up to the minute research and information, the new guide is aimed at encouraging organisations from all industries to make better purchasing choices and operational decisions. Through the publication of the Guide CCBF also aims to highlight the emergence of business prospects which, in light of Hong Kong’s burgeoning ‘responsible consumerism’ represent, “…a tremendous opportunity”

To download presentations delivered at the launch click on the links below:

1. The Business Guide to Emission Reduction - Andrew Jackson (ERM)
2. Cathay Pacific's Case Study - Dominic Purvis (Cathay Pacific)
3. CLP's Case Study - Jeanne Ng (CLP)
4. Hongkong Land's Case Study - Peter Young (HK Land)
5. OOCL's Case Study - Lynne Mulholland (OOCL)

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GHG Guide Launch[+/-]

Green New Deal Luncheon

Hong Kong is currently faced with three major challenges: a global economic crisis characterised as the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930s; climate change that poses serious risks to the well-being of humankind; and local environmental degradation that threatens to dissipate the community’s effort in pursuit for a better quality of life. We cannot afford to deal with them one by one. We need a smart solution to deal with them, all at once – a Green New Deal.

Date: 22nd April, 2009 (Wed)
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Harcourt Suite, The Hong Kong Club, No. 1 Jackson Road Central

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Green New Deal[+/-]

Asia's opportunities to shape the climate change
Hosted by HKUST

Speech by Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways
Chairman of CCBF’s Executive Committee

Date: Tuesday's evening, 21st April 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Venue: HKUST Business School Central

Asia's opportunities to shape the climate change[+/-]

Carbon Roundtable Series II:
Carbon Audits for Buildings – Guidelines and Funding
Co-organised with HKGCC

The Climate Change Business Forum Celebrates it's 1st Anniversary
Hong Kong Steps Up Committment To Carbon Reduction

On 17th March 2009 we celebrated our first year anniversary. Launched one year ago, we have harnessed the collective efforts being made by businesses in the fight against climate change to become the territories foremost platform for exchange of best practice amongst companies committed to reducing their carbon footprints.

Since our launch, the issue of climate change and the importance of carbon reduction in Hong Kong has increased considerably; the high level support that we receive from Hong Kong’s business community is testament to our importance. In one year we have secured the membership of 27 high-profile companies from across Hong Kong’s transport, communications, energy, property and financial services sectors.

According to our Patron Chair Mr Chun-ying Leung, “The climate change challenge is significant and requires immediate action. I have been very encouraged by how quickly CCBF has grown in one year and by our members’ commitment to reducing emissions and sharing best practice. We expect the forum to grow as climate change goes further up political and business agendas.”

We celebrated our anniversary with our members and supporting partners in the Makumba Bar. Mr. Sunny Yeung kindly performed a musical piece to celebrate the anniversary.

Date: 17 March 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Basement Garley Building, 48 Peel Street, Central, Hong Kong

Click here to download CCBF 1st Annual Report

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Adaptation Workshop

According to the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), one of the anticipated effects of climate change is an increase in both frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, floods, tropical cyclones and droughts. In short, effective adaptation against extreme weather events is vital in Hong Kong and managing this risk is critical for business.
This dynamic, interactive and fun CCBF workshop is facilitated by Q³ global. This workshop help you:

• Understand more about the impacts of climate change
• Understand the business related risks & opportunities and how are they being addressed by major companies in the region. Key drivers of adaptation planning include: competitive advantage, cost savings, liability management, investor pressure, regulation and community resilience.
• Make your company better prepared.

Date: 3rd March, 2009 (Tuesday)
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Ballroom, JW Marriott Hotel, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, HK

Asia’s Opportunity to Shape the Climate Change Debate

Hosted by The British Chamber of Commerce

Speech by Tony Tyler, Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways
Chairman of CCBF’s Executive Committee

15th January, 2009

Tony Tyler's British Chamber of Commerce Speech

Post Poznan Seminar

The UNFCCC Poznań Climate Change Conference (COP14/CMP4) December 1-12 2008 is expected to build momentum towards an agreed Climate Deal at Copenhagen in December 2009. Speakers in this CCBF seminar shared their insight on Post Poznan Conference.

Date: December 18th 2008.
Time: 4pm-5.30pm
Venue: Main Dining Room, FCC, 2 Lower Albert Rd, Central, HK

Mind Mapping Workshop

The purpose of this workshop is for all committee members to meet and to clearly understand what the CCBF is, and together what we can achieve in the future. The advantage of doing this is everyone got to contribute and we’ll have a shared sense of where we are going.

Chris Durkin President and CEO of Q3Global (www.q3global.com/testimonials) facilitated this workshop. It was an interesting and inspiring 2 hours.

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November 8 2008

Celebration of Hong Kong Earth Champions

On November 8th, 238 individuals and organisations chosen as Earth Champions took part in celebrations at Cyberport. Earth Champions are regarded as everyday heroes who are devoted to bringing a better environment to this city.

CCBF was delighted to be nominated as an Earth Champion in the organisation category and Ciara Shannon was honoured to be chosen by the judges as an Outstanding Earth Champion in the individual category.

Since its foundation in 2000, the Earth Champions Foundation has taken its campaign to create a positive climate of hope from Australia to Switzerland, spreading the message also to different parts of the world. Hong Kong is proud to be associated with this meaningful movement. According to Hong Kong's Environment Secretary Edward Yau: " The innovation and enthusiasm that have driven the Champions in their pursuit of their environmental cause are reflective of the can-do spirit of the people of Hong Kong".

November 3 2008

CCBF Carbon Grill (2)
Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050:
Blueprint and Scramble

This CCBF Carbon Grill provided the opportunity to learn from Shell’s experience in using scenarios to guide their business decision making. Experts from Shell outlined two scenarios:

SCRAMBLE where nations rush to secure energy resources for themselves, fearing that energy security is a zero-sum game, with clear winners and losers. The use of local coal increases and greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, making dangerous climate change more likely.

BLUEPRINT is where cross-border cooperation and energy efficiency drivers allow both energy security and reducing emissions to make dangerous climate change less likely.

Moderator: Tony Tyler CEO of Cathay Pacific and EXCO Chair of CCBF. ‘Grillers’: Nicholas Brooke, Chairman of Hong Kong Science Park, and Mark Clifford, Executive Director of Asia Business Council.

October 13 2008

CCBF Seminar: Kyoto Post 2012

This seminar discussed formal international negotiations on the Kyoto Protocol Post 2012, as well as a compelling alternative known as Kyoto 2 that is gaining credibility informally. The seminar also considered how aviation and shipping are likely to be affected by plans proposed by the EU.

CCBF Patron Chair, C Y Leung gave a brief overview followed by moderation by CCBF's Project Director Ciara Shannon.

Our keynote speaker was Mr. Oliver Tickell, Author of Kyoto 2.

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CCBF Luncheon with Sir Crispin Tickell GCMG KCVO

"It doesn't matter if the cat is black or white,
as long as it catches mice"
Deng Xiaoping

Fresh from launching the Hong Kong Earth Champions Quest for every day eco-champions on Friday 1st August, Sir Crispin Tickell addressed a 70 strong gathering at the luncheon on Monday 4th August.   Taking Deng Xiaoping's quote as it's inspiration Sir Crispin delivered a thought provoking and insightful lecture on China's approach, past, present and future, to climate change and how it has much to teach the rest of the world.

July
24 2008

O2 Vision Climate Conference 2008

O2 Vision Climate Conference 2008 was a conference dedicated to raising awareness to students on issues related to the climate change.

The keynote speaker was Mr. Edward Yau, Secretary for the Environment.

Moderated by Ciara Shannon, CCBF Project Director

CCBF Carbon Grill (1):
Understanding the Link Between
Science and Economics

April 15^th saw the launch of the Carbon Grill Series designed to ignite a hard-hitting debate between international climate change leaders. This event was kindly sponsored by John Swire & Sons.

March
17 2008

Climate Change Business Forum
Launch

The CCBF launched its pioneering business alliance on climate change on March 13th 2008, with speeches from Mr. Stephen Fong, Chairman of the Business Environment Council (BEC), Hon Mr CY Leung, GBS JP, Chairman of Patron’s Committee of CCBF, Chairman Asia Pacific, DTZ, and Mr. Tony Tyler, Chairman of Executive Committee of CCBF and Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific Airways and Ms Ciara Shannon, Project Director, CCBF.

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Seminar - Proposed Mandatory
Building Energy Codes
Do They Go Far Enough?

Including presentations by experts in their fields, Ir Elvis Au, (JP Principal Assistant Secretary for the Environment), Ir S. K. Ho, (Chief Engineer, Energy Efficiency, EMSD), Kevin Edmunds (Chief Operating Officer, BEC) and Philip Yu (Director, Trane Pacific) and panel members Edwin Lau, (Director Friends of the Earth) and KS Wong (Vice Chair of Professional Green Building Council), this seminar, in conjunction with WWF, discussed the opportunities and challenges of the Government's proposed mandatory building energy codes to Hong Kong.

The seminar focused not just on whether the codes are required, but how they ought to be implemented and what benefits can be expected, and asking the question of whether the codes go far enough?

November
13 2007

Breakfast Seminar

Held by the CCBF in conjunction with WWF, Civic Exchange and the Climate Group, the seminar discussed

• What Governments are doing globally (Steve Howard, CEO, The Climate Group)
• Cities role in tackling climate change (Christine Loh, CEO, Civic Exchange)
• China dealing with climate change: Five Year National Plan (Liam Salter, Head, Climate Programme, WWF HK)
• What Hong Kong is doing (Carlson Chan, Deputy Director, Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR Government)
• How businesses are responding (Ciara Shannon, Project Director, Climate Change Business Forum)

Downloads:

Mr Steve Howard's Presentation
Ms Christine Loh's Presentation
Mr Liam Slater's Presentation
Ms Ciara Shannon's Presentation
Mr Carlson Chan's Presentation