Elvis Au

Professor Elvis Au, BBS, is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hong Kong, teaching circular economy, sustainable waste management, and carbon neutrality, among others. He is the former Deputy Director of the Environmental Protection Department of the HKSAR Government and the former President of the International Association for Impact Assessment. He has over 40 years of experience (including 32 years in the Government) in environmental protection and sustainability.

The Challenges of Applying Circular Economy Principles to Food Waste and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Hong Kong, China (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 24)

The session covered the challenges and opportunities of circular economy in the Asian context and discussed Hong Kong, China’s practical experiences in applying circular economy principles to food waste and waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Note: In this presentation and video, ADB recognizes "Hongkong" and Hong Kong" as Hong Kong, China.

Doug Heske

Doug Heske is the CEO of Newday Impact Investing. Doug has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including stints at Stone & Youngberg/Stifel Financial Corp and NCPI.

Doug began their career at Piper Jaffray in 1993, where they quickly rose through the ranks to become Regional Director. In this role, they were responsible for launching and leading Piper Jaffray's growth in the Private Client business across the State of California.