GREEN CONFERENCE 2022
HOSPITALITY AGENDA 2030
THE OBJECTIVES
The issue of sustainability in the hospitality industry is too complex to be addressed by a single actor, especially after the devastating effects of the global pandemic. In order to drive the recovery of the sector while advancing sustainability programmes and practices across the entire industry, there needs to be collaboration, cooperation, and a shared commitment.
THE CONFERENCE
The "GREEN Conference 2022 - Hospitality Agenda 2030" will bring together 40+ speakers and 300+ participants from hospitality businesses, start-ups, academia, civil society, and the government to co-create innovative, sustainable, cross-border advancements in the global hospitality industry.
Join us in person or virtually in this 4 day event to explore 6 themes addressing the innovative tech solutions for a green recovery of the travel and tourism industries.
Program Overview
Tue 5 July
Wed 6 July
Thu 7 July
Fri 8 July
AM
Food Technology
Employment and Empowerment
Waste Management and Circularity
PM
Food Technology
& Tasting
Textile Innovation
Green Building and Net Zero
Interactive Workshops
Sustainable Tourism and Events
Themes
Food Technology
Tue, 5th July
The Future of Food is a subject that permeates important concerns such as food security, alleviation of poverty and climate change. The food technology sector has made substantial progress in recent years to produce affordable and palatable plant-based protein alternatives to cater to mass consumption.
9 billion people
to feed by 2050
77% of agriculture land being
used for livestock, responsible for
15% of GHG emissions
Join us in the discussion about
nature-based solutions and their
relevance for Hong Kong and Asia.
Employment & Empowerment
Wed AM, 6th July
The hospitality industry has been facing significant talent shortages, which was exacerbated by the effects of the global pandemic and the halt of tourism. The industry can learn from the recruitment and retention strategies from other sectors, as well as benefit from an evolution into more purposeful businesses.
The global pandemic caused an estimated 65 million job losses
in the travel & tourism sector worldwide
In Hong Kong, around 3,000+ restaurants closed down (temporarily or permanently) causing 60,000+
job losses during the 5th wave.
Textile Innovation
Wed PM, 6th July
In Hong Kong, due to several different reasons, most of the textile waste from the hotel industry is sent to landfills. New fibre development and recycling technologies are emerging to better deal with these textile wastes.
From 2017-2020, the amount of textile waste going into landfill was estimated between 370 to 242 tonnes
Let's discuss how new technologies
and initiatives can help the industry to
become more efficient in this field
Sustainable Tourism and Events
Thu AM, 7th July
A world city traditionally recognized as the 3rd busiest international travel hub in the world and a crossroads for businesses between East and West, Hong Kong now has to build a new path to recover and reinvent itself to attract a more diverse mix of visitors. The opportunities are immense, as well as the challenges to grow in a more sustainable way.
Tourism is 1 of the 3 major pillars
of Hong Kong’s economy
Country parks and similar
natural areas cover 40%
of Hong Kong’s land mass
Green Building and Net Zero
Thu PM, 7th July
The renovation and adaption of built environments is one of the cornerstones of any strategy targeting carbon neutrality in big cities. The hospitality industry faces particular challenges when adapting to green building standards, including budget constraints and meeting customer expectations. The opportunities exist now to embrace and accelerate this transition.
Hong Kong has committed
to becoming carbon neutral
by 2050
Buildings in Hong Kong make up
over 90% of its electricity consumption. Contributing over
60% of carbon emissions.
Waste Management and Circularity
Fri AM, 8th July
The problem of waste in all major cities is of key importance to policy-making. In Hong Kong, the amount of waste generated per capita is actually going up, a worrying trend that was exacerbated by the measures taken during the pandemic. The government initiatives and its new waste-related legislation brought up to fight that problem constitute an important step forward. At this meeting, we want to expand this conversation and help create a path forward.
In 2020, food waste accounted for 30% of all solid waste
generated in Hong Kong
With plastic waste representing
another 30%
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