Celebrating Earth Day: A Day in the Life of Savio, One of the ESG Leads

As the Regional Director of Engineering and one of the ESG Leads at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Savio Leung plays a pivotal role in shaping our environmental and social initiatives. His efforts not only align with the global Four Seasons ESG goals but also drive meaningful change within the property.

“Each day presents a new opportunity to innovate and make a difference. One of our proudest achievements is our groundbreaking food waste recycling program. As the first hotel in Hong Kong to implement this initiative, we utilize an in-house composting machine that pre-treats food waste through anaerobic digestion, capturing biogas for further processing. As a result, we have reduced off-site food waste collection from daily trips to once a week, which helps lower transport-related emissions,” he says.

“We also collaborate with Foodlink, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger, to donate excess food from our operations. This initiative not only uplifts the community but also aligns our waste reduction goals,” shares Savio.

As an ESG lead, Savio conducts monthly meetings with internal stakeholders to drive collaboration, optimize resource utilization across the property, and ensure a positive, enduring impact on the local community. Here are more highlights of the property’s environmental and social initiatives:

• Plant-Based Dining: The property property offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan menu options at The Lounge, Lung King Heen, Pool Terrace, and in-room dining. In particular, Gallery's vegan afternoon tea set created by Ringo Chan, Executive Pastry Chef, replaces butter or any animal byproduct with coconut oil. It is an all-time favourite for health-conscious patrons. These offerings, along with delectable dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, where possible, provide guests with more choice across the hotel's dining venues. 
• Going Local:  ARGO joins forces with local distillery N.I.P creating a botanical spirit, which highlights the essence of ARGO - innovation. It combines botanicals and elements unique to Hong Kong, such as bamboo canes, Lalang grass roots, locally grown perfume lemons, local eucalyptus honey, chrysanthemum, Tieguanyin tea, ginger leaves, peppercorns and rice wine, creating an unparalleled experience for the discerning palate. This is a true Hong Kong spirit that embodies Hong Kong’s heritage, agriculture, and craftsmanship.
• Elimination of Single-Use Plastics: The elimination of single-use plastic food and beverage containers, water bottles, and bathroom toiletries through the use of biodegradable materials supports more responsible material choices.

“Through these efforts, we’re leading the charge for a greener future. Join us in celebrating Earth Day and our commitment to making a difference!” says Savio.

Discover Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s full sustainability initiatives here.