HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 9 January 2026 - In December 2025, the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) successfully held the Sustainability Forum Series • 2025, which featured the themes "Green and Sustainable Finance" and "Green and Livable City Innovation & Technology". The Forum Series brought together international experts and industry leaders to share and exchange insights on emerging trends in green and sustainable development.


Released pioneering technical guidance to advance sustainability disclosure

On 11 December 2025, the Forum's opening session, Green and Sustainable Finance Forum Luncheon was held at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

The Forum was officiated by Mr Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of the HKSAR. Mr Yang Yong, Deputy Director of the General Office (Party Committee Office, Board of Directors Office) of China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd, and Professor Sun Zao, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Xi'an Jiaotong University Committee, were the special guests.

In support of the nation's and the government's sustainability disclosure policies, HKQAA released at the event the research publication, "Review and Disclosure of Climate-related Financial Impacts: Guidance and Recommendations". The guidance received support and participation from China Resources (Holdings) Co., Ltd. Additionally, HKQAA jointly released with Xi'an Jiaotong University the research report, "Review and Disclosure of Climate-related Risks – Based on Chinese Accounting Standards".

These two pioneering projects mark initial efforts to explore this field internationally. They aim to provide theoretical and practical guidance in line with international and China standards for different organisations on how to prepare for climate-related financial disclosures.

"HKQAA's support for Hong Kong's sustainability disclosure roadmap is equally commendable, exemplified by the development of pioneering industry-based technical guidance on climate disclosure. This guidance represents one of the initial global efforts in this area, highlighting Hong Kong's strengths and leadership in sustainability reporting," said Mr Christopher Hui, GBS, JP, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Government of the HKSAR.

Kick-off of initiatives related to silver-friendly finance to promote the silver economy

HKQAA Green and Livable City Innovation & Technology Forum, the second event of the HKQAA Sustainability Forum Series, was held at Hong Kong Science Park on 17 December 2025. The Forum was officiated by Mr Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of The Government of the HKSAR.

The guest speakers included Mr Glenn Mandziuk, President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance; Ms May Kwan, Associate Director – Marketing & Communications of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited; Mr Kevin Wong, Head of Structured Banking of Hang Seng Bank Limited; Mr Roger Cruz, Co-Director of Infrastructure Quality and Finance at Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation; Ir Simon Liu, President of Hong Kong Construction Association and Governing Council Member of HKQAA; Ms Annie Chen, Deputy Chief Executive of China Construction Bank (Asia); Mr Jes Jiang, After-Sales Team Lead of Dragon Rise New Energy Holdings Limited; Mr Jacky Chen, Member of the Board and General Manager of Sany Hong Kong Group Limited; and Dr Nigel Croft, International Expert on Quality, Sustainability and Conformity Assessment, Chair, ISO Joint Technical Coordination Group for Management System Standards (2020 – 2023), Member of ISO Strategic Advisory Group on ESG (2021 – 2023).

At the event, HKQAA announced the further expansion of the HKQAA Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Series to include Silver-Friendly Financial Products, as well as the development of the Silver-Friendly Finance Taxonomy. The kick-off ceremony was officiated by Mr Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of The Government of the HKSAR, Mr P C Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKQAA, as well as representatives of the pilot organisations of Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Financial Products and the partner organisation for the Silver-Friendly Finance Taxonomy.

"I would like to express my appreciation to HKQAA for its proactive response to Government policy, for taking the lead in launching the Hong Kong Registration – Silver-Friendly Series in May this year. Developed from the perspective of elderly consumers, this series sets out criteria that guide enterprises to enhance their venues, products and services, while also providing priority services and preferential offers for the silver generation. HKQAA has built on the solid foundation of the Registration Scheme by expanding it to cover "Silver-Friendly Financial Products" and launching the "Silver-Friendly Finance Taxonomy" – laying a sustainable foundation for the silver-economy ecosystem," said Mr Algernon Yau, JP, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of The Government of the HKSAR.

Advanced Construction Technology White Paper 2025 launched to promote technical exchange and cooperation

Also at the same event, Mr P C Chan, Chief Executive Officer of HKQAA, and representatives of partner organisations officiated the kick-off ceremony of the Advanced Construction Technology White Paper 2025. The White Paper, initiated by HKQAA, aims to collaborate with multiple organisations, enterprises and research units to share insights, focusing on advanced construction technology trends, technology development and successful case studies in Hong Kong and the Belt and Road Initiative. It seeks to promote construction and sustainable development along the Belt and Road.

Upholding innovation and vision to explore new paths in sustainability

HKQAA has always upheld a spirit of innovation, continuously developing forward‑looking services and tools to promote sustainable development within the community and industries. At the Forum Series, the Agency invited Dr Bertrand Piccard, Chairman of Climate Impulse and President of the Solar Impulse Foundation — renowned for his pioneering green innovation initiatives — to serve as the featured keynote speaker. He shared his insights from solar‑powered flight and its implications for clean energy innovation.

"It's the first contact I have with Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, but I think it's not the last one because we have the same vision. We pull on the same rope, and I'm sure we can do a lot of interesting things together," said Dr Piccard in his speech via video.

Recognising enterprises and financial institutions that promote sustainable development

The recognition ceremonies of the "Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Finance Awards 2025" and "Hong Kong Green and Sustainable Innovation & Technology Contribution Awards 2025" were held on the two events separately.

The Awards aim to recognise the commitment and contributions of various organisations in promoting green and sustainable finance, encouraging climate risk disclosure, fostering the silver economy, improving energy efficiency in buildings, facilities and electric vehicles, developing new energy facilities and networks, and facilitating low-carbon buildings and related products.

Organisations' Sharing on Sustainability Strategies

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited

China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited ("CCB (Asia)") is the comprehensive and integrated commercial banking platform of China Construction Bank Corporation ("CCB") in Hong Kong. As the flagship of CCB Group's overseas business, CCB (Asia) holds a variety of licenses and provides a wide array of banking services including retail banking, commercial banking, corporate banking, private banking, treasury operations, and financial markets, along with its industry-leading advantages in areas such as RMB business, FinTech, cross-border services, and green finance.

CCB (Asia) actively supports the "dual carbon" goals established by the national and the Hong Kong SAR governments, leveraging its financial expertise to advance economic and social sustainable development. By integrating green principles into its development strategy, operational management, and corporate culture, CCB (Asia) capitalizes on its leadership in infrastructure financing to expand green credit in sectors such as energy conservation, clean energy, green transportation, pollution prevention, and related fields. In recent years, CCB (Asia) has underwritten over HKD70 billion in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) loans and facilitated green bond issuances totaling more than HKD19 billion. It has also executed several landmark sustainable finance transactions, earning multiple prestigious industry awards. Notably, CCB (Asia) twice led the sustainability-linked syndicated loans for Syngenta Group (HK) Holding Co., Limited, both recognized as Syndicated Green/Sustainability Deal of the Year award by the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA). With a dedicated professional green finance team, CCB (Asia) provides tailored green financial products to support corporate clients in their transition toward sustainability, thereby cementing its role as a pioneer and leader in sustainable finance.

To fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, CCB (Asia) has organized a series of ESG-themed activities and seminars targeting small and medium-sized enterprises, while promoting ESG concepts in youth education and inclusive finance to advocate for sustainable development in Hong Kong.

Amid the historic opportunities presented by domestic and international "dual circulation" strategy and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area development, CCB (Asia) will continue to leverage the CCB Group's robust resources to strengthen its green finance capabilities. By harnessing Hong Kong's strategic advantages, the Bank aims to further solidify the city's position as a global hub for green and sustainable finance. Looking ahead, CCB (Asia) will advance its development in five major areas, namely technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance, while upholding its mission to serve the nation and contribute to Hong Kong's prosperity through professional and innovative financial solutions for individuals and enterprises.

BEAM Society Limited

BEAM Society Limited (BSL), a public non-profit organisation in Hong Kong and a founding member of the Hong Kong Green Building Council, introduced the city's first environmental assessment method (BEAM) in 1996 and BEAM Plus in 2010. Recognised by the Hong Kong Government, BEAM Plus assesses new, existing, and interior buildings across energy, water, materials, health, and innovation, with Bronze to Platinum certifications. To date, nearly 2,000 buildings have been certified, driving sustainable development in Hong Kong.

China CITIC Bank International

Rooted in Hong Kong for more than 100 years, China CITIC Bank International Limited actively advocates green finance and innovates sustainable finance products, covering green loans, social loans, transition loans, sustainability linked loans and etc. Aside from furnishing support for the development of green industries, China CITIC Bank International also places emphasis on low carbon transition of traditional sectors with diversified financing solutions, joining hand with customers to build a sustainable future.

Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch

Industrial Bank is a pioneer of green finance in China. Relying on the professional green finance advantages of Headquarter, Industrial Bank Hong Kong Branch actively expands green finance business overseas, and builds a window for the world as well as an important platform for green finance development of Industrial Bank Group. By the end of June 2024, the outstanding green finance loans accounted for more than 25% of corporate finance loans of branch, and the number of green and sustainable bonds underwriting covered more than 50% of Chinese corporate issues in Hong Kong, effectively serving the green economic development of Hong Kong and the Belt and Road region.

Zhongyu Energy Holdings Limited

As a leading integrated energy service provider in China, Zhongyu Energy is deeply committed to advancing the sustainable transformation of the energy sector. The company regards the safety red line as its lifeline, continuously increasing investment in production safety and driving the deep integration of AI technologies with energy management to achieve a more systematic, intelligent and resilient safety management framework. In parallel, the company is committed to further strengthening its ESG governance system, accelerating the low-carbon transition of its business portfolio and proactively fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities. In doing so, Zhongyu Energy aims to make a meaningful and enduring contribution to the sustainable development of society.