Challenge Overview

Cathay Pacific is looking for solutions reduce waste production and increase recycling rates in its Hong Kong office.

Besides technical solutions, the innovator must have a previous experience in Hong Kong’s professional environment and understand the local working culture.

The innovations must have the potential to be applied in an efficient, cost-effective, practical, and scalable manner.

Solutions could include but are not limited to:

• Smart bins
• Digital tools for waste tracking
• Digital and low-tech solutions and services that can improve waste disposal behaviours

Main Requirements

The focus should be on employees’ daily waste, such as takeaway packaging.

The solution will be applied in Cathay’s Hong Kong office. The innovators that have a previous experience in Hong Kong’s professional environment and understand local complexities regarding waste diversion and sorting will be preferred.

The innovator must have a previous experience in Hong Kong’s professional environment and understand the local working culture

What we are not interested in

Solutions that require a high level of maintenance and internal logistics, and that do not take employee considerations into account.

Closing date for applications

30 July 2023

How to apply

Please send an overview of the solution, how you will solve the problem, and a pitch deck about the company to adrien.dewalque@cleantech.com

About Swire Pacific / Opco

Cathay Pacific, founded in 1946, is the flag carrier of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline's operations and subsidiaries have scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 190 destinations and are present in more than 60 countries worldwide, including codeshares and joint ventures. Cathay Pacific’s sustainable measures include the reduction of single-use plastic, fuel-efficient aircraft, and food waste sent for energy recovery.