Max Wong, Director of Sustainability and Social Responsibility, Speaks at LRQA’s Hong Kong Leadership Series 2025

As a part of the LRQA’s Hong Kong Leadership Series 2025, Max Wong, Director of Sustainability and Social Responsibility alongside various supply chain professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders gathered for a day of exploration and discussion on what it means to be a leader at the nexus of supply chain sustainability, risk management and business transformation in 2025.

LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance) is a global leader in assurance, certification, and compliance services. It helps organizations improve their performance and manage risks across various sectors, including manufacturing, energy, food safety, and more.

Speaking on the panel, “Asia's Response to Supply Chain Due Diligence Directives: A Vendor Perspective” Max and fellow panelists discussed how due diligence and sustainability initiatives in Asia transformed business approaches to compliance, risk management, and ethical sourcing. As these initiatives evolved, vendors faced both challenges and opportunities in aligning with new frameworks while striving to remain competitive. In response to the growing demands for transparency and accountability, they had to make significant investments in technology, training, and supplier management.

On influencing suppliers through sustainability, Max mentioned “We view sustainability as an opportunity to enhance our operational efficiency and competitiveness. Rather than relying solely on audits and compliance, we are taking proactive measures to establish a trust-based program that prioritizes relationship and capacity building with our partners.”

Given the complexity of these changes, collaboration among vendors, regulators, and customers became increasingly essential to ensure smooth implementation. We embrace various forms of collaboration with different partners at the Group, by leveraging our expertise, knowledge, and advanced technologies, we strive to foster long-term relationships that support and elevate the industry.

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