We are sure you have heard of the buzzword ESG. Short for Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG arose from demand from customers, employees, and investors for companies to step up against the climate crisis, social injustices, public health concerns, and other issues we are facing as a society. Rather than just chasing for financial gains, … Read more
What is Circular Economy? Short answer (according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation): an economy where “waste is eliminated, resources are circulated, and nature is regenerated.” A linear economy, on the other hand, has materials and resources taken from nature, then consumed, and lastly most of those disposed of. Despite having some degree of recycling, the … Read more
I love doughnuts… Do you? Aside from the sweet, sweet doughnuts, did you know there is something called Doughnut Economics that can probably save the world? What is the Doughnut? The doughnut is bounded by two rings: A social foundation and an ecological ceiling. The two rings enclose a space that is socially just and … Read more
When you hear “green and healthy living environment”, what comes to mind? In 2016, a paper on “Planning and Urban Design for a Liveable High-Density City” was published, which talked about: “Planning for a Healthy City” to promote active ageing, promote physical and mental wellbeing, and reduce mortality rates, “Reinventing the Public Space and Enhancing … Read more
We might have frequently heard this buzzword–social impact–in the nonprofit and even business sector in recent years. But what is it? There are various definitions online. A very concise definition of social impact provided by Business+Impact at Michigan Ross is: “A significant, positive change that addresses a pressing social challenge.” Social impact is a specialized … Read more
Hong Kong has it all?! With rich biodiversity, abundant hiking trails, beautiful skylines, bustling nightlife, and world-famous skyscrapers, we can call Hong Kong an all-rounded metropolis. If we think about it, Hong Kong is quite a smart city. We have smart mobility powered by our intricate transportation infrastructure. We have smart living with our vibrant … Read more
On July 20th, WLAB hosted a focus group featuring ~20 changemakers in the fashion and garment industry. Convened by Aamir, former COO of Lane Crowford, the focus group aims to bring together changemakers to talk about the life cycle of the industry. Ultimately, they wanted to create an ecosystem with different players in the industry. … Read more
On June 29, 2021, we hosted an exciting webinar on Smart Urbanism featuring world-class experts Marcelo Garcia, Bell Beh, and Boyd Cohen. You can watch the webinar here. Last time, we explored youth empowerment. You can read the article here. In this article, we will investigate the development of smart cities globally and wrap up … Read more
On June 29, 2021, we hosted an exciting webinar on Smart Urbanism featuring world-class experts Marcelo Garcia, Bell Beh, and Boyd Cohen. You can watch the webinar here. Last time, we introduced the definitions of smart urbanism and the impacts of COVID-19. You can read the article here. In this article, we will explore youth … Read more
On June 29, 2021, we hosted an exciting webinar on Smart Urbanism featuring world-class experts Marcelo Garcia, Bell Beh, and Boyd Cohen. You can watch the webinar here. Last time, we introduced our speakers. You can read the article here. In this article, we will look into what smart urbanism means, and what impacts COVID-19 … Read more
