Candidate No. 6 – Mr Johnny YU Ching-yan
Nominated by Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd.
Stands for IMG No. 3 – Property Developers, Owners or Management Companies
Johnny serves as Advisor to Chairman at Henderson Land, where he leads and steers the company's sustainable development. Working closely with the Chairman, he formulates sustainability strategies to ensure that the company's business practices are environmentally, socially and financially sustainable. This involves assessing the environmental impact of the company's operations, as well as identifying initiatives and opportunities to reduce its carbon footprint and overall environmental impact, among others.
With his extensive experience spanning sales and marketing, investment advisory, accounting, tax, and risk management, Johnny takes a comprehensive approach to sustainability. He leverages his expertise to provide strategic advisory on property sales and marketing, policy formulation, digital transformation, and innovation, all with a focus on championing sustainable practices. Johnny also plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and understanding of these sustainability strategies among various stakeholders, including employees, shareholders, and the broader community.
His dedication to driving sustainability is evidenced by the numerous green and sustainability accolades achieved by Henderson Land. In 2022, nominated by the Hong Kong Green Building Council Limited (HKGBC) as the city's representative, the company was honoured with the esteemed Business Leadership in Sustainability Award at the World Green Building Council's Asia Pacific Leadership in Green Building Awards. This recognition is testament to his exemplary leadership in promoting sustainable practices not only within the company but also across the wider industry.