Speakers

Dr. Hao Xu serves as Tencent's Vice President of Sustainable Social Value (SSV), leading the company's overall carbon neutrality strategy and its Carbon Neutrality Lab. Dr. Xu is responsible for driving Tencent's carbon neutrality agenda, exploring how digital solutions can help reduce emissions, supporting low-carbon technologies, and promoting a sustainable lifestyle among consumers. Prior to Tencent, Dr. Xu was a partner at McKinsey & Co, leading its sustainability practice in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India. He also worked with public institutions such as the World Economic Forum and the UK government. Dr. Xu obtained his undergraduate degree in Environmental Biology from Nanjing University, and also holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Nottingham, as well as a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Sheffield.