Advisory topics
September 11
Sustainability and energy transition
Delton Ng – Technical Director, Environment
Delton Ng is an environmental engineer leading AECOM’s Waste Management, ESG Advisory, and New Energy services in Hong Kong. He has advised on numerous transactions involving waste-to-energy, hydropower, solar, and biomass assets, with a strong focus on integrating technical and ESG considerations. His expertise spans both environmental infrastructure and renewable energy portfolios across Asia.
Join Delton to explore how energy and environment are intrinsically linked, and the critical role businesses play in the energy transition. As mid-term decarbonization timelines near, learn how aligning technical and ESG expertise with strategic investments in new energy can drive value and impact.
Digital tool for decarbonization – iLab
Joshua Bigcas – Creative Director, Urbanism + Planning
With years of global experience, Joshua leads resilient urban design that integrates nature, technology, and carbon-conscious innovation. In his dual roles as Design Director for Landscape and Asia’s Digital Representative, he pioneers data-driven tools to bring bold, low-emission urban visions to life
Join Joshua to explore how digital tools and intelligent design are transforming urban and landscape environments. Through AECOM’s iLab platform, gain insights into real-time site analysis, rapid design iteration, and carbon-conscious decision-making. This session will demonstrate how data-driven strategies can accelerate ESG goals and help deliver resilient, low-emission urban futures.
Infrastructure and transport planning for Low-altitude Economy (LAE) / Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
Steven Lui – Technical Director, Traffic and Transportation Planning
Steven is the Technical Director at AECOM, driving Smart Mobility and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. He currently focuses on advancing groundbreaking initiatives in Advanced Air Mobility. As the President of the Society for the Intelligent Transportation Systems Hong Kong (ITS-HK), Steven actively advises both government and industry on transport innovation and technology.
Reach out to Stephen to explore how electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) technology can help transform Hong Kong’s mobility landscape within the Low-altitude Economy (LAE). Gain insights into infrastructure and transport planning considerations, including skyway and vertiport development, as well as the recently launched LAE Regulatory Sandbox.
Nature-based solutions and biodiversity
David Gallacher – Executive Director, EEP, Environment
David is an environmental specialist at AECOM with experience spanning 14 countries. Based in Hong Kong, he leads initiatives in impact assessment, nature-based solutions, and sustainable urban design. As Chair of HKIEIA, he advocates for urban biodiversity and has contributed to award-winning ecological projects across Asia and the Middle East.
David offers expert advice on enhancing your organization’s biodiversity performance. In this session, participants can explore tools in identifying potential biodiversity risks, TNFD and related ESG reporting requirements, and opportunities for leveraging nature-based solutions to address risks and move towards nature-positive outcomes.
ESG advisory and carbon management services in built environment
Tim Wong – Technical Director & ESG and Sustainability Hub Lead
Tim leads ESG & Sustainability at AECOM Hong Kong, bringing deep expertise in sustainable infrastructure and carbon management. As a certified carbon auditor and recognized industry thought leader, he has delivered climate-resilient projects across Asia and represented Hong Kong at COP28, where he championed ESG innovation in infrastructure development.
Reach out to Tim for an insightful session on measuring, managing, and reducing carbon emissions across the lifecycle of infrastructure projects under the PAS2080:2023 framework. Engage in a discussion on how to align ESG strategies with evolving regulatory and market needs to achieve net zero goals and enhance social, environmental, and governance impacts.
Climate resilience
Stanley Liu – Executive Director, Ports & Marine, Transportation
Stanley is an experienced engineer specializing in climate resilience, flood management and sustainable development. He has led major projects across Asia, including Hong Kong’s award-winning eco-shoreline in Tung Chung. Combining strategic planning, engineering innovation, and nature-based solutions, Stanley has advanced infrastructure adaptability, community resilience and long-term sustainability.
Consult Stanley to gain insights into managing coastal and flood risks. Discover newly established integrated shoreline and flood management strategies that are guiding the planning and design of coastal developments. Learn how these approaches enhance the resilience of existing shorelines against climate change effects, including sea level rise.
Natural capital investment
Stephen Suen – Director, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism + Planning
Stephen is a landscape architect and urban designer based in AECOM’s Hong Kong Design Studio, with experiences in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. His work spans master planning to detailed landscape and architectural design, with notable projects including the London 2012 Olympic Masterplan, Doha’s Education City, and Hong Kong’s award-winning Eco-shoreline at Tung Chung East.
Sit down with Stephen to learn how the Natural Capital Initiative (NCI) leverages nature’s value to address climate and biodiversity challenges. Learn about nature-based solutions, in-setting, and digital equity, and how NCI innovations drive ESG performance, unlock green finance, and position nature restoration as a strategic business investment.
Waste management and circular economy for businesses
Delton Ng – Technical Director, Environment
Delton is an environmental engineering expert managing AECOM’s Waste Management, ESG Advisory and New Energy services in Hong Kong. He has been involved in numerous waste management and infrastructure projects. Delton has also delivered for clients in the waste management industry from an ESG advisory perspective, covering ESG reporting, climate risks assessments, GHG accounting and circular economy.
Connect with Delton to learn how businesses can strengthen their waste management practices — from collection, segregation and recycling to final disposal. Explore how integrating circular economy principles into daily operations not only improves sustainability but also aligns ESG strategies with evolving regulatory requirements and market expectations, including Scope 3 GHG emissions disclosure.
Integrated digital planning for sustainable urban growth
Claudio Trucco – Regional Digital Lead, Buildings+Places, Asia
Claudio is an architect and innovation strategist with extensive experience across Asia’s built environment sector, having worked in Mainland China, Thailand and Hong Kong. He specializes in smart cities and sustainable urban design, integrating digital tools across project lifecycles to deliver greater value for clients and stakeholders.
Gain insights from Claudio on how integrated digital planning connects land use, transport, infrastructure, environmental, energy and real estate data into one platform. Discover how real-time modeling supports holistic decisions that help Hong Kong balance growth with climate resilience, enhancing livability and embedding ESG commitments from the outset.
MiC / MiMEP
Michael Cheng – Associate, Structural, Building Engineering
Michael is an associate in AECOM’s Building Engineering (Structural) team, with nine years of experience specializing in Modular Integrated Construction (MiC). He focuses on designing steel and reinforced concrete structures for schools and public housing, with a diverse portfolio that includes theatres, hotels and residential developments.
Wilson Chui – Project Engineer, Structural, Building Engineering
Wilson’s extensive structural engineering experience spans a wide range of projects — from tall buildings to long-span structures — across both public and private sectors. Recently, he has focused on public housing, applying modular strategies to deliver cost-effective, buildable designs that improve construction outcomes.
Meet Michael and Wilson to learn how innovative MiC and MiMEP solutions advanced sustainability, reduced material usage, and minimized disruption in AECOM’s public housing development projects. Explore the latest developments in five-sided and six-sided MiC units — designed to reduce temporary falseworks, streamline installation, and cut construction waste.