Towngas hosts Green Day tour to encourage youth with professional expertise

October 14, 2024 —

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) continues its support for the HKSAR Government’s “Strive and Rise Programme”. On 12 October, Towngas hosted the Towngas Green Day, arranging for 48 new mentees and mentors from the second cohort of the programme to visit Towngas headquarters. The visit aimed to provide insights into the development of the gas industry in Hong Kong, as well as the Company’s applications in new energy, innovative technologies, and ESG initiatives.
 
During this Towngas Green Day, mentees visited the Grid Control Centre to understand how Towngas monitors gas transmission and safety around the clock. They also toured Towngas’ award-winning Smart Warehouse, learning how technology is utilised to streamline operational processes, reduce manual handling, and enhance employee occupational safety and efficiency.
 
Additionally, mentees explored the Towngas Hall of Innovation and the Hall of Future Energy at the headquarters. Towngas staff explained various gas engineering equipment and technologies developed in-house, providing mentees with a deeper understanding of renewable energy and energy management projects.
 
Hannah, a mentee who participated in the Towngas Green Day tour, said, “I didn’t know much about Towngas before, but after this event, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of Towngas’ work in renewable energy and environmental protection, which is beneficial to my studies in related subjects.” Her mentor, Dr Jovi Lam, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Medical Association, who attended the event with her, remarked, “The Strive and Rise Programme is a very meaningful initiative. Through this activity, I’ve witnessed Towngas’ support for the programme. At the same time, learning about Towngas’ business transformation and its work in social responsibility has also inspired my own work.”
 
Another mentor-mentee pair, Mr Jack Li Ka-ho, AVP – Business Development of the Sustainability Green Energy Hub at Towngas, and his mentee Andimand, were also actively engaged in the event. Andimand said, “Before attending this event, I thought the work at Towngas might be rather dull. However, after experiencing the Company’s operations up close, I’ve seen the applications of various technologies. I was particularly impressed by our visit to the Customer Service Hotline Centre.” As his mentor, Mr Li said, “This is my second year as a mentor in the Strive and Rise Programme. It’s been rewarding to see the growth in my mentee, Andimand, who has become much more outgoing. The Towngas Green Day has given mentees valuable insights into our occupational safety and health practices, as well as our employee care initiatives. It’s a brilliant opportunity for them to witness first-hand how Towngas prioritises the well-being of its staff. I believe this experience will be truly beneficial for all the mentees.”
 
Mentor Mr Billy Ho Chak-leung, Towngas Senior Manager – Fire Protection, said, “After seeing the mentees participate in a series of training and activities, not only have they learned practical knowledge beyond textbooks such as ‘personal development planning’, ‘financial planning’, and ‘workplace strategies’, they’ve also had opportunities to participate in group activities, enhancing their personal communication skills and social abilities, greatly boosting their self-confidence.”
 
Mr Felix Lee Kin-ming, Head of Group ESG / Head of Group Corporate Affairs of Towngas, said, “While Towngas focuses on developing low-carbon energy to preserve a world with blue skies and clear seas for the next generation, we also emphasise nurturing and passing on knowledge to young people. The Strive and Rise Programme is an excellent example of this. Through sharing professional expertise, we aim to inspire students, deepen their understanding of the energy industry, corporate innovation, and ESG, while boosting their confidence. We hope that through such activities, we can work with the leaders of tomorrow to create a sustainable future.”
 
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Photo 1:

The Towngas Green Day sets sail once again, with ovem 48 new mentees and mentors participating, continuing to create a bright future together.
 
Photo 2:

Mr Felix Lee Kin-ming, Head of Group ESG / Head of Group Corporate Affairs of Towngas, encourages mentees to look to the future, actively explore their interests, and find their career path.

Photo 3:

Mr Jack Li Ka-ho (left), mentor and AVP – Business Development of the Sustainability Green Energy Hub at Towngas, and his mentee Andimand attend the Towngas Green Day tour together. Mr Li uses his professional expertise to give Andimand a deeper understanding of Towngas’ operations.
 
 
Photo 4:

Hannah (left), a mentee, and her mentor Dr Jovi Lam (right), Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Medical Association, attend the Towngas Green Day tour together. Dr Lam said that learning about Towngas’ business transformation and its work in social responsibility has also inspired her own work.

 
Photo 5:

Mentor Mr Billy Ho Chak-leung, Towngas Senior Manager – Fire Protection, believes that the event has allowed mentees to participate in group activities, enhancing their personal communication skills and social abilities, greatly boosting their self-confidence.
 
Photo 6:

Mentees and mentors visit the Smart Warehouse to learn about technological applications in warehouse management.
 
 
For media enquiries, please contact:
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

Ms May Tam
Assistant Corporate Affairs Manager
Tel: 2963 3475 / 9192 0062
Email: tam.may@towngas.com

Mr Julius Chow
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
Tel: 2963 3471 / 6969 1360
Email: julius.chow@towngas.com

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