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Benita Chick from Encompass HK is a strong believer in Diversity & Inclusion and she leverages her network to create change.
Find the full transcription of this episode here.
In Season 5, we sit down with stakeholders working across numerous sectors and industries, to find a common language to address, measure, and demonstrate the impact that they are making in tackling the 17 Global Goals.
From Berlin to Sydney, from Seoul to Hong Kong, our #impact hosts bring you stories from all over the globe as you find inspiration on how to make an #impact in your community too.
Benita Chick, founder and CEO of Encompass is advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals with her consultancy services, working with clients like KPMG and Morgan Stanley. Besides their corporate programs, they are also working with the University of Hong Kong to establish the first-of-its-kind SDG virtual map.
Benita believes there is something in the Sustainable Development Goals for everyone. She says: “The SDGs are a very good framework for understanding our world and how everything is related.”
Despite the fact that only a small percentage of Hong Kong has even heard about the SDGs, she keeps showing up for them, advocating and educating corporate leaders, students, and people on the street.
“If we understand our impact we can make the world a better place.”
Benita Chick
Educating & Advocating
Benita is a passionate scuba diver and environmentalist, she runs Eco Tours that introduce city dwellers to Hong Kong’s rich, but endangered biodiversity.
Listen to our Special on OCEANS featuring Benita Chick’s environmental work here.
“My impression is most people only understand SDGs at a superficial level. They know that there are 17 goals, but they might not understand what are the 169 targets or what they imply, or how they are related. It’s one of the core objectives of my work to support people gain a more in-depth understanding of the SDGs and how they are related to daily life.”
Benita Chick on #impact Podcast
How exactly does Benita make sure that more and more Hong Kongers get a richer and deeper understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals, how has her TEDxEncompass event helped to raise the profile for discussions around Climate Change, why does she think young voices should be heard more and how did she pivot during the pandemic as in-person events and workshops were put on a halt?
Listen in and you will find out.
Find the full transcription of this episode here.
In this episode you learn about:
- 3:41 – An introduction to the SDG virtual maps
- 11:30 – Tackling the SDGs at a corporate level
- 14:29 – The inspiration behind the Green Women Festival
- 20:00 – Adapting to the COVID world
- 23:39 – Asia and the SDGs
Featured guests:
- Benita Chick | Encompass HK
Mentioned in this episode:
- SDG Virtual Map: A project of HKU and Encompass HK
- The Climate Collage – an online experience to understand Climate Change
- Another fantastic Podcast to listen to: This Hong Kong Life by KELY Support Group. The Podcast focuses on getting young people’s voices heard and #impact is very proud that their Podcasting journey started here at #impact.
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Helpful resources to educate yourself on the Sustainable Development Goals
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