Completed Flagship Event

Opening Ceremony of GBA ESG Federation cum Workshop on Nature-based Construction Materials

The Opening Ceremony of GBA ESG Federation cum Workshop on Nature-based Construction Materials was held on 25 August 2026 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, bringing together leaders and representatives from government, business, academia, professional sectors and the community.

Event Recap

A cross-sector platform formally launched

The event marked the formal launch of the federation and created a platform for government, business, academia, professional bodies and community representatives to exchange practical perspectives on climate action, ESG implementation and sustainable construction.

The workshop that followed focused on research and application opportunities for nature-based construction materials, supporting lower-carbon development across the Greater Bay Area.

Status
Completed
Date
25 August 2026 (Tuesday)
Venue
Lecture Theatre TU103, Yip Kit Chuen Building (Block T / TU Wing), Main Campus, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Format
Opening ceremony, workshop, signing and networking

Highlights

From launch to practical collaboration

Federation opening

The ceremony formally introduced the federation as a cross-sector platform connecting government, business, the community and academia.

ESG perspectives

Guest speakers discussed practical climate action, green transformation and evidence-based implementation.

Materials workshop

The workshop explored research and application opportunities for nature-based construction materials in the Greater Bay Area.

Partnership and exchange

Signing and networking sessions strengthened collaboration across professional, academic, business and community sectors.

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