Clean Air Network (CAN) Successfully Hosted an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Workshop to Build a Cross-Sector Ecosystem in Hong Kong
Supported by the Business Environment Council Limited (BEC) as a strategic partner, the event focused on exploring practical IAQ solutions tailored to Hong Kong’s climate and building stock, with the ultimate goal of forming a cross-sector ecosystem for IAQ.
(25 June, 2026) The IAQ workshop “Healthy Indoor Air, Climate Ready Buildings – Best Practice Exchange” brought together representatives and leaders from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, business sector, professional institutions, and other communities to jointly explore win-win strategies that protect occupant health while supporting building decarbonization, collaboratively seeking practical IAQ solutions tailored specifically to Hong Kong’s climate and building stock.
Ms. Fiona Chan, CEO of Clean Air Network kicked off the workshop with her welcome remarks, stating “Looking ahead, we intend to form an ecosystem or virtual hub on IAQ with the presence of all of you to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and sustain collaboration.”
(Fiona Chan, CEO of Clean Air Network, delivered the opening speech for the forum)
Mr. Hendrik Rosenthal, Director – Group Sustainability at CLP Holdings Limited, emphasized in his keynote remarks that “Ensuring good IAQ must go hand in hand with the decarbonization of buildings. Energy efficiency measures should enhance, not compromise, the air we breathe. High-performing IAQ not only supports respiratory health but also boosts productivity and overall wellbeing. By integrating smart design, clean energy technologies and balanced ventilation strategies, we can create spaces that are both low-carbon and healthy.”
(Hendrik Rosenthal, Director – Group Sustainability at CLP Holdings Limited, delivered the keynote speech for the forum)
Prof. Alexis KH Lau, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, concluded the speakers’ sharing sessions by highlighting emerging health risks: “We are facing a critical turning point in environmental health. Our data shows that the inhalation cancer risk from Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) now surpasses that of the particulate matter (PM). If we want to safeguard public health, we can no longer focus solely on criteria pollutants. It is time to evolve our approach, broaden our focus, and confront the actual sources driving long-term health risks.”
(Prof. Alexis KH Lau, Head and Chair Professor of the Division of Environment and Sustainability at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, concluded the Best Practice Lighting Talks)
Four guest speakers from industry and academia shared practical experiences and insights on advancing healthy indoor air on Health as investment, Data-driven IAQ management, and Future-ready technologies.
For more forum details, please visit the website. A thorough report on the roundtable discussion will be available soon.
(Representatives and leaders from different sectors discussed the barriers and opportunities in creating a healthy indoor air quality)
About Clean Air Network
Established in 2009, Clean Air Network is the only dedicated air-issue focused NGO in Hong Kong. We believe that clean air, indoors and outdoors, is vital to the health, safety, and overall well-being of our communities.
During the past decade, CAN has made significant contributions—through a combination of education, media, research, and community engagement—to raising public awareness and building support for major government policy changes that improved Hong Kong’s roadside air quality by 36% to 88% between 2004 and 2024, resulting in over a 50% reduction in long-term health risks[1].
We are committed to raising awareness about the importance of both indoor and outdoor clean air and inspiring action among individuals and institutions to adopt effective practices that advance our vision and mission: “Clean Air for All”.
[1] Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, “Hong Kong’s air quality continues to improve, bringing over 50 per cent reduction in long-term health risks”, press release, March 21, 2025. https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202503/21/P2025032100243.htm