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Latest news and analysis about investments that align with the principles of environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing.
Henderson Land paid a record-setting sum of about US$6.5 billion for a 50-year land grant to the Central Yards site in 2021. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loan goes to Henderson Land for Central Yards

Loan from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank, reportedly worth US$12.8 million, enhances city’s stature in sustainable finance, parties say.

HKEX

HKEX sees more women on boards but little progress on tenure cap rules

Banking & finance

Hong Kong, UAE solidify financial links with regulatory ties, digital currency

Malaysia

Malaysia’s aim for sustainable aviation fuel faces low Asian demand hurdle

Most of the demand still comes from Europe, with Malaysia aiming to produce 1 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel by 2028.

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A technician filling a plane with sustainable aviation fuel. Malaysia has two SAF production plants. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong links up with 3 key ‘partner’ ports to ride out trade volatility

Hong Kong leader John Lee tells a logistics conference partnerships have been formed with two ports in mainland China and one in Chile.

HKEX

Hong Kong’s women leaders drive finance talent and economic growth: Paul Chan

Nearly 60 per cent of business students are women – and they are the future fintech innovators and next-gen CEOs, financial secretary says.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong and UAE forge historic financial ties with ETF cross-listings

Strengthened collaboration reflects growing participation by Middle Eastern funds as cornerstone investors in recent Hong Kong IPOs.

A train runs over a section of Dubai’s Palm Monorail, with a backdrop of the city’s high rise buildings on August 28, 2025. The monorail connects the Palm Jumeirah to the mainland, with a planned further extension to the Red Line of the Dubai Metro. The line, which is the first monorail in the Middle East opened in April 2009. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to boost impact investment sector with start-up and innovation focus

Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges to develop a sustainable finance ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and diverse financial products.

Family offices

Hong Kong emerges as hub for impact investments as family offices embrace ESG

Nine out of 10 family offices globally invest in ESG projects, a Sustainable Finance Initiative survey shows.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s sustainable debt market grows 15% on eve of Green Week

First-half issuances reach US$34.3 billion amid strong demand from international investors in Europe and the US, HKMA official says.

Tibetan sheep graze amid solar panels in Hainan prefecture of western China’s Qinghai province on July 1, 2025. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s crop of green bonds, ESG funds flourishes

City’s role as a bridge connecting mainland projects with the world ‘not easily found in other markets’, financial-services secretary says.

A photo taken on July 3, 2025, shows wind turbines on Meihua Mountain in Liupanshui, in southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Photo: Xinhua
Wealth: Family Offices

Rise in ESG investing in Hong Kong prompts improved reporting standards

Family offices and others’ growing focus on the sector is driving local authorities to tighten up regulations to increase transparency and make gains more measurable.

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Business of climate change

New accounting rules to force firms to show climate impact on bottom line

IASB to release a finalised set of examples by October to show companies how to disclose the impact of climate change in their accounting.

Business of climate change

UK start-up Barocal wins US$1 million TERA-Award for green energy innovation

The award, which is in its fourth year, has been set up by Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee Ka-kit to find green solutions to tackle climate change.

Winners at the fourth TERA-Award. Photo: Handout
HKEX

Hong Kong’s all-male boards are all but gone as firms embrace diversity

More than 800 women have been added as directors since 2022, when 40 per cent of boards were male only, according to HKEX.

The logo of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is displayed at the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central on June 5, 2024. Photo: Edmond So
Business of climate change

Hong Kong has potential to become green marine fuel hub with Beijing’s backing

City can have a bigger say in green fuel trading and pricing if it becomes a trading hub, CIMC Enric president Leo Yang says.

Business of climate change

EU biodiesel tariffs offer Hong Kong a chance to boost adoption of green fuel

Biodiesel needs more financial incentives to compete with EVs in the city’s decarbonisation efforts, Business Environment Council says.

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Business of climate change

Hong Kong SMEs use their carbon-tracking technologies to generate business

Hong Kong SMEs leverage carbon-tracking tech for new business opportunities, attracting eco-conscious partners.

There is rising interest in ESG-related products and services from both local and multinational companies. Photo: Shutterstock
Climate change

Opinion | China must resist greenwashing its dirty coal habit with green bonds

Can China credibly claim climate leadership while doubling down on its dirtiest fuel?

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Investing

Hong Kong investor to leave Webb-site data as ‘gift to public interest’

David Webb says he hopes someone will carry on his work of collecting and distributing data on corporate governance and other topics.

Banking & finance

Barclays to rely on investment bank, tech strengths to grow Asia-Pacific markets

Barclays’ Asia-Pacific operations have consistently delivered double-digit returns on tangible equity over the past five years.

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Rachel Huf, CEO of Barclays’ Hong Kong branch. Photo: Aileen Chuang
Sustainability

Can this eco-tech platform revolutionise sustainable packaging?

PostMag talks to 5 women innovators at the top of their game and pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery: here we meet Wendy Lam, founder of EzyGreenPak.

Wendy Lam, founder of sustainable packaging company EzyGreenPak. Photo: TMT
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Having more women on boards makes business sense. Hong Kong gets it

In this increasingly complex world, it is vital for businesses to embrace gender diversity, and diversity more broadly, for long-term success.

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Business of climate change

Asia has potential to drive transition finance to match Europe, AllianzGI says

Transition finance allocates capital to companies and activities that are still reaching for environmentally friendly or sustainability standards.

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Hong Kong society

34% of women sexually harassed at work in Hong Kong but few take action: survey

Problem of workplace harassment in Hong Kong appears not to have improved in decades, lawmaker says.

In Hong Kong, sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that makes the recipient feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. Photo: Eugene Lee
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong raises ESG disclosure standards for MPF managers

The 12 fund managers have up to end-September to ensure their ESG disclosures match the new requirements.

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The MPF scheme regulator is raising the bar on sustainability disclosures. Photo: Jelly Tse
HKEX

Hong Kong activist investor to shut Webb-site amid battle with cancer

David Webb’s informational site will be missed by investors, brokerage industry veteran Tom Chan says.

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Business of climate change

China must refocus renewable energy investment to distribution: Natixis

Natixis says China’s power-equipment industry needs to shift its investment focus to storage and distribution infrastructure.

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