CEO of Green Hero and two-time TEDX speaker, Calvin Chan, has a dream to make Malaysia a model to other nations by raising up a generation of ecology warriors.
With Green Hero, Calvin combats food waste and climate change, partnering with food businesses to redistribute surplus food to those in need and to sell it at affordable prices. Chan has managed to rescue 3447.7 kg of meals in 2023 alone, channelling them to Penang and KL-based charities, with the support of renown corporations such as Hong Leong Bank and Dell Technologies. Keeping a goal of 10,000 merchant partners in mind, Chan aims to further Green Hero’s efforts to reduce waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and provide affordable food options until Malaysia sees “an environment that no longer needs protecting”.
Besides TEDX, Calvin regularly advocates for his cause, demonstrating that his activism is a constant hustle. In 2023, with the intention of raising food and ecological awareness, he held four green events and gave 30-eco talks across Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Selangor and Johor.
Making an impact means solving a social issue that the society is facing with a solution