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Mr. Patrick Ho

Head of Sustainable Development Swire Properties Limited

Mr Patrick Ho is responsible for formulating and executing a corporate sustainability strategy for Swire Properties’ global operations across Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and U.S.A. portfolios. Through engaging stakeholders, setting targets and developing action plans, he leads a team to manage the full spectrum of the Company’s environmental, social and economic impact and to integrate ESG considerations into every facet of Swire Properties’ business. In his role, Patrick works with senior leaders to establish the 1.5°C Science-Based Targets (SBT) to align with the pathway of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. He also worked on developing the Green Finance Framework for Swire Properties’ first US$500 million green bond and HK$500 million sustainability-linked loan, responding to emerging areas of sustainability such as Climate & Nature-related Financial Disclosures aligned with IFRS S2 & TNFD, embodied carbon emissions analysis for new development projects, and a strategic assessment of the climate-related physical and transition risks and opportunities under various future climate scenarios. In addition, he leads the team for the curation and execution of bespoke sustainability-focused tenant engagement programmes, such as the Green Performance Pledge, Green Kitchen Initiative & Green Retail Partnership, as well as supply chain ESG assessment & engagement programmes. Patrick also led Swire Properties maintains its top listings on several global and regional sustainability indices and ratings, including the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (ranked 1st globally in 2024), Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB, Global Sector Leader in Mixed Use Developments for 8th consecutive year), and Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Index (No. 1 in Hong Kong for 7th consecutive year). Patrick is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and a Certified Carbon Auditor Professional. He sits on the Board of Business Environment Council and Corporate Advisory Board of World Green Building Council, and is a Member to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Expert Advisory Group for Building Sector, and a Steering Committee Member of Climate Change Business Forum of the Business Environment Council.

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Tue 27 May 9:00 AM — 12:30 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi Regent Hong Kong, Maple+Cypress+Pine, lobby lvl

Sustainability Forum – “We Are Stronger Together”

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Climate challenges are reshaping real estate fundamentals across Asia Pacific from asset operations to investment risk management. While individual organizations are making progress, true resilience requires unprecedented collaboration across the industry ecosystem. This highly interactive forum brings together diverse stakeholders - from developers and investors to suppliers, utilities, and occupiers - to forge the partnerships needed for systemic transformation. Through expert insights and facilitated discussions, discover how cross-sector collaboration can create new opportunities for value creation.

Join industry leaders to:

  • Explore successful partnership models driving sustainability transition
  • Connect with potential collaborators across the value chain
  • Shape practical solutions to shared challenges

Emcee: Melody Song, Senior Development & Operations Manager, SK DnD

9:00 – 9:10 Welcome

9:10 – 9:30 Opening Keynote

A veteran global real estate investor turned energy innovator, challenges our industry's traditional approach to sustainability. Moving beyond conventional supplier-customer dynamics, discover how deeper collaboration between real estate and energy sectors can unlock breakthrough solutions for decarbonization. Learn why Asia Pacific's rapid urbanization creates a unique opportunity to pioneer new partnership models that could transform how we develop, operate, and value sustainable real estate.

Moderator: Lisette van Doorn, Chief Executive Officer, ULI Europe

Keynote Speaker: Simon Treacy, Executive Chairman, Polar Blue

9:30 – 10:10 Panel: Breaking Silos Through Value Chain Collaboration

The real estate industry's decarbonization journey requires unprecedented collaboration across sectors. This session showcases how partnerships between real estate, materials suppliers, utilities, and financing are creating systemic change. Industry pioneers share how they've aligned diverse stakeholders to accelerate decarbonization progress.

Moderator: Henry Woon – Director, Singapore, Atelier Ten

Panellist(s):

  • Jocelyn Zhu, Director, Sustainable Finance, OCBC
  • Michael Long, Director & Head of Sustainability, Hong Kong Land 

10:10 – 10:50 Roundtables #1 – Value Chain Collaboration Opportunities

Connect in small groups to focus on a specific area of collaboration opportunity. Identify common barriers and explore how different stakeholders can tweak their process to accelerate change. Table hosts will provide a discussion framework to help the table navigate through the complex reality and uncover opportunities for breakthrough.

  1. Scaling Decarbonization Through Cross-Sector Innovation Platforms - Giovanni Cossu, Head of Sustainability, Capitaland Development
  2. Building Collaborative Ecosystems for Integrated Urban and Transport Infrastructure Decarbonization - Silvija Smits, Director Design & Planning, Transport for NSW
  3. Managing Decarbonization Risks Across the Construction Value Chain: Collaborative Strategies for Scalable Impact - Lizette McNeill, Managing Partner, IXO
  4. Collaborative Asset Management Strategies for Scalable, Sustainable Retrofits - Tisha Law, Head of Asia Pacific Asset Management and ESG, Schroders Capital

10:50 – 11:05 Coffee Break

11:05 – 11:45 Panel: Joining Forces Through Tenant-Landlord Partnerships

This session explores how innovative partnership models are helping both parties achieve their sustainability goals while creating mutual value. From green leases and data sharing to joint commitments in upgrading assets and processes, discover how leading organizations are transforming traditional landlord-tenant relationships into dynamic sustainability partnerships. Learn how this evolution aligns with the growing demand for adaptable and healthy workspaces that support both environmental and human wellbeing objectives.

Moderator: Ada Choi, Head of research, Asia Pacific, CBRE

Panellist(s):

  • Patrick Ho - Head of Sustainable Development, Swire Properties

11:45 – 12:25 Roundtables #2 – Tenant collaboration opportunities

Leverage the collective expertise in the room through focused peer discussions on asset-specific partnership strategies — from traditional commercial and living sectors to new economy assets and urban regeneration projects. Table hosts will facilitate a discussion of high-impact interventions, creating a practical roadmap for sustainable transformation.

  1. Nature Sets the Pace for the Global Race to Zero - Esther An, Chief Sustainability Officer, City Developments Ltd
  2. Gamifying Energy and Carbon Data Through Benchmarking - John Haffner, Deputy Director - Sustainability, Hang Lung Properties
  3. Integrating Health, Safety, and Resilience into Tenant-Centric Sustainability Strategies - Gie Garcia, Co-Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, NEO
  4. Aligning Tenant Incentives with Landlord Sustainability Goals: Unlocking Value Through Collaborative Investments - Woody Chan, Senior Manager - Sustainability, Link Asset Management Limited
  5. Revitalization and Regenerative Solutions for Sustainable CBDs in Tropical Climates - Stefano Tronci, Associate Principal / Asia Pacific Sustainability Lead, SOM

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12:25 – 12:30 Wrap up

Four days of inspiration, thought leadership, and connections

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Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R.

26-29 May 2025

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