Hong Kong, which aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, has played host to many green and sustainable financing and investment instruments by the local and mainland Chinese governments and firms. Photo: Felix Wong
Green finance: Hong Kong agency to offer net-zero certification for firms under pressure to disclose carbon footprint and climate ambitions
- We believe carbon reduction will transition from a voluntary initiative into a basic requirement in the next few years, says HKQAA’s deputy CEO
- Two types of certifications validating achievement of net-zero emissions, or commitment and progress towards such goals, will be offered by the agency
Hong Kong, which aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050, has played host to many green and sustainable financing and investment instruments by the local and mainland Chinese governments and firms. Photo: Felix Wong