Background: Experienced sustainability professional based in Beijing, China
Key Expertise:
•Low-carbon, sustainable residential development in China
•Biodiversity integration in urban projects
•GRESB reporting and ESG performance measurement
•Balancing profitability with sustainable practices in real estate
Notable Achievements:
•GRESB 5-star rating since 2017 (White Peak)
•4x GRESB Sector Leader recognitions
•Led Chengde Pianling project: biodiversity restoration, sponge-city measures, SITES certification
•10% increase in habitat areas and improved biomass density through ecological design
2025 Sustainability Goals:
•15-30% carbon footprint reduction per unit area for all new projects
•10%+ building energy efficiency improvement vs. national building energy code
•100% sustainable procurement for all projects under construction
Key Message for Panel: Balancing rapid urban development with sustainability; overcoming market barriers to eco-housing adoption in China.
Background: International business leader with experience in multinational companies
Key Expertise:
•Indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions and ventilation systems
•Energy efficiency in commercial and residential buildings
•Building performance optimization
•Strategic development in China market
Notable Achievements:
•Leading Aldes China's expansion in the Chinese market
•Board Member & Co-Founder of Exclusive Executive Society (EES)
•Experience in scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction for major companies
•Focus on integrating IAQ with energy efficiency
Aldes Solutions:
•CO2 measurement and adaptive ventilation systems
•Energy-efficient ventilation for single/multi-family housing and commercial premises
•Comfort, indoor air quality & safety solutions for buildings worldwide
Key Message for Panel: The intersection of energy efficiency and occupant health; post-pandemic IAQ awareness driving market adoption.
Background: Sustainability and impact leadership in Asia-Pacific region
Key Expertise:
•Circular economy and sustainable materials
•Corporate responsibility and ESG strategy
•Building materials innovation
•Regional sustainability initiatives in Asia
Saint-Gobain's Circular Economy Commitments:
•9.2 Mt of natural raw materials saved in 2024 (sand and gypsum)
•37.8% reduction of non-recovered waste since 2017 (2025 target: -80%)
•100% recyclable packaging with minimum 30% recycled or bio-sourced content
•Circular economy program for scrap goods and recycled materials
•Partnership on decarbonizing steel industry
Key Message for Panel: Materials innovation and waste as a strategic resource; scaling circular business models in Asia.
Background: 15+ years of experience in HVAC, building performance, and sustainable design
Key Expertise:
•Building decarbonization and energy efficiency
•Retrofitting existing buildings (avoiding embodied emissions)
•Whole-life carbon assessment and embodied carbon accounting
•Building performance analysis and human behavior in energy efficiency
•China's climate policy and building sector decarbonization
BAARCH's Focus:
•Retrofitting as pathway to low-carbon urban development
•Addressing split incentives between building owners and occupiers
•Energy performance contracting (EPC) for hotel and commercial buildings
•Embodied carbon reduction through strategic retrofitting
Key Message for Panel: Retrofitting strategy and the critical role of existing building stock transformation in China's decarbonization path.