environment

Continuing in our showcase series of environmental and sustainability programmes, the Chamber's Environment Committee is organising a half day visit to MTRC's depot at Kowloon Bay which supports and maintains the Kwun Tong Line.

The environment is a 'coming megatrend' that is set to shape international sourcing, transport and logistics for years to come. Whilst container shipping is the 'angel among the sinners' in terms of its' environmental impact compared with other modes of transport, shipping still has a significant environmental footprint. Ocean carriers such as Maersk Line are working on a wide range of environmental initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our activities.

Tim Smith is Maersk's Chief Executive of the North Asia Region. He is responsible for all aspects of Maersk Line’s business in Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, which together contribute more than 35% of the global Maersk Line throughout.

Continuing in our showcase series of environmental programmes within the Hong Kong business community, the Chamber's Environment Committee is organising a half day visit to Hong Kong Disneyland where you will be shown the highlights of their environmental initiatives.

 James Campbell, Head of the Global HSBC Climate Partnership programme at the Earthwatch Institute, will talk about some of the ways in which businesses can benefit by actively engaging with environmental issues.

The Chamber's Environment Committee is organizing a ½ day visit to the HK International Airport where senior executives of the Airport Authority will brief us on their environmental programmes followed by a tour of both the airside and landside facilities.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL. Please contact dovenia@britcham.com for more information.

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