HONG KONG, 29 June 2020 – Under the HK2050 is Now banner, Civic Exchange (CEx) and World Resources Institute (WRI) launched a roadmap to advance Hong Kong to net zero by 2050, report titled “Towards a Better Hong Kong: Pathways to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050”. Showing a comprehensive pathway for Hong Kong to…
As the financial materiality of environmental and social issues becomes increasingly evident, it should be ensured that our banking system is resilient to environmental and social risks, and harness the power of banks to address sustainability challenges such as climate change. The recent webinar held by Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF), co-organized by Hong Kong…
There is increasing discussion regarding ESG and green recovery post-COVID 19 in where business opportunities and risks lie in the future trends and development of sustainable businesses. The recent webinar held by Asian Financial Forum (AFF) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as the knowledge partner gave an idea of the way forward from the angles of investors…
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) is essential in providing a framework for companies to give out information to insurers, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders. The recent webinar held by Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) and supported by Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) has demonstrated the importance of TCFD and ESG disclosure. The…
COVID-19 has brought a major impact to the ESG investing market globally, yet creating opportunities and faults for investors and listed companies in this pandemic. Our recently held webinar was successfully held with over 150 participants, which featured a roundtable discussion with a lineup of the moderator: Ms. Tracy Wong Harris, Deputy Secretary General of Hong…
What are the chances of a green recovery? Where is China re its green push? Global green finance guru Dr. Ma Jun answers it all. China should include more green projects in its post-COVID stimulus package, such as allocating proceeds to green projects from its special bond issuance & incentivising green consumption Post COVID-19, more…
The webinar of Sustainable Capital Markets in times of COVID-19 was successfully held on 14 May 2020 with over 200 attendees. The panelists shared their insights on the role of capital markets in light of the pandemic. They expressed hope to see sustainability finance to continue to accelerate with a belief that sustainable development would…
Held by Climate Bonds Initiative and supported by HKMA, HSBC and Hong Kong Green Finance Association, the Launch Webinar of the Climate Bonds Initiative’s Hong Kong Green Bond Market Briefing 2019 was successfully held on 7 May 2020. The panellists shared their insights on future key trends and developments in the Hong Kong green finance…
On 16 January 2020, our member, New World Development Co Ltd, hosted the Sustainability Forum 2020 at one of their signatory green building, K11 Atelier King’s Road. The forum focus on looking at a new way of living and emphasise doing business as business as usual is no longer enough for the imminent environmental threats…
The Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) co-organized the “2020 Green and Sustainable Finance Opportunity” thematic workshop on the 14th Jan 2020 at the 13th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) which was attended by over 400 representatives from business, finance, government, and civil society. The Worksop discussed the…
