Introduction

Join us for the second session of the HKGFA Transition Planning Webinar Series, “Taking Action: Real Economy Implementation and Case Studies”.

Hear from industry experts on the engagement strategies to achieving net-zero and the tools, metrics, and data available to support transition planning for the real economy.

Date: 24 April 2025 (Thu) 3pm – 4:30pm HKT

Format: Live-streamed virtually on Zoom and YouTube by HKGFA

This webinar is open for registration.

*SFC licensed persons are eligible to claim 1 SFC CPT hour subject to employer approval.

Watch the replay here:

This session features

Keynote Speech

• David Russell, Chair, Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI)

CDP Transition Planning Insights

• Elizabeth Lo, Capital Markets Disclosure Manager, APAC ex. CN & JPN,  Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Fireside Chat

Moderator

• Serena Mak, Executive Director, Sustainable Finance, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Panellists

• John Haffner, Deputy Director – Sustainability, Hang Lung Properties Ltd.
• Christine Lau, Vice President of Listing Policy and Secretariat Services, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
• Jeffrey Lee, Senior Vice President, Sustainable Finance and Head of Assessments, APAC, Moody’s Ratings
• David Russell, Chair, TPI

The following key actions were highlighted to accelerate meaningful decarbonisation progress:

1. Credible transition plans are not a nice-to-have but a must-have: They ensure preparedness and readiness of financial institutions, investors, and corporates to manage climate-related risks, access the transition financing necessary, and track progress.
2. Data drives insights, actions, and accountability: Identify the emission hotspots and focus on small but significant successes and pilot approaches to reduce emissions whilst proactively engaging with stakeholders and the supply chain.
3. Start climate-related disclosure now: In Hong Kong, the phased adoption of ISSB standards began in January 2025 for listed companies, and the full adoption is anticipated by 2028 for large publicly accountable entities. Early adopters can utilise data to enhance their business strategies and mitigate climate-related risks.
4. Adopt forward-looking metrics, disclosure practices, and scenario analysis to better manage risks and seize the opportunity. Direction of travel is important!
5. Whole-industry approach and collaboration across the supply chain are essential to accelerate decarbonisation, especially for hard-to-abate sectors. HKGFA will contribute to strive and serve as a platform for members to engage and drive positive impact with a collective industry voice.

Additional Resources:

• The State of Play 2023 Climate Transition Plan Disclosure, CDP: https://cdn.cdp.net/cdp-production/cms/reports/documents/000/007/783/original/CDP_Climate_Transition_Plans_2024.pdf?1720436354
• Our Journey to Net Zero: Our Scenarios and Actions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 2050, Hang Lung Properties: https://www.hanglung.com/getmedia/c22fa7da-a67b-49e3-a09b-f70f4b6b39c8/Our-Journey-to-Net-Zero-EN.pdf
• Transition Planning Knowledge Repository, HKGFA: https://www.hkgreenfinance.org/transition-planning-repository/
• Net Zero Assessment, Moody’s Ratings: https://ratings.moodys.io/products/nza
• Methodology, TPI: https://www.transitionpathwayinitiative.org/methodology

For more details, please contact the HKGFA Secretariat at info@hkgreenfinance.org.

Please note: The organiser reserves the right to review all registration and may reach out if the registration is unsuccessful due to capacity limit for different types of audience and ensure relevancy.