HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 28 June 2024 - The escalating global climate crisis and frequent
extreme weather events demand urgent action. Hong Kong must play a
significant role in addressing climate change, as highlighted by last
year's heavy rainstorm. The World Green Organisation's (WGO)
"ESG Xchange 2024: ESG for Climate Actions International Summit" will
focus on ESG standards, carbon neutrality, and sustainability. The
event will gather international leaders, regulators, industry experts,
listed companies, academic institutions, and SMEs to explore ESG best
practices, sustainable supply chain management, carbon trading, and
corporate carbon neutrality strategies.
Held on
June 27 and 28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC),
the summit was a major success, supported by international and local
experts, academics, and corporate giants. The event featured
Mr CHEUK Wing-hing, GBS, JP, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr. CHAN Ho Lim, Joseph, JP, Under Secy for Financial Services & the Treasury, and esteemed speakers including
Ms. Fabienne Michaux, Director of SDG Impact, UNDP; Prof. Simon
Shun-Man HO, President, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; and Dr.
Bing Leng, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at the
opening ceremony, alongside Dr. William Yu, Founder and CEO of WGO. These
esteemed speakers shared their expertise and insights on the critical
challenges and opportunities ahead in the global pursuit of
sustainability and climate action.
Mr. CHAN Ho Lim, Joseph, JP, Under Secy for Financial Services & the
Treasury mentioned, "By leveraging our financial expertise and
commitment to sustainability, Hong Kong continues to spearhead
initiatives that drive meaningful progress in the global fight against
climate change. The HKSAR Government will continue to work with all our
partners and stakeholders, including all of you here today, to promote
the green transformation of the economy and combat climate change, while
strengthening Hong Kong's status as an international green and
sustainable financial centre."
Summit Highlights
The summit included Main Stage presentations, panel discussions, a
Carbon Neutral Tech Exhibition, and an ESG-Tech Start-ups Demo Day.
Participants received updates on global standards and discussed
financial strategies for SMEs. The event also hosted a Sustainable
Supply Chain Forum and provided Coffee Networking opportunities
organized by DBS Bank.
Discover and Key Elements
Participants explored innovations in Carbon Neutral Tech, Proptech, and
Greentech Startups, highlighting the impact of new technologies on
sustainability and climate action. The summit emphasized Sustainable
Finance, Carbon Neutral Technology, Green Supply Chain, Marine and
Biodiversity Carbon Credits, Occupational Health and Safety Policy, and
ESG Standards, focusing on comprehensive strategies to address climate
change and promote sustainable development.
ESG-Tech Start-up Demo and Pitching Day
One of the summit's highlights was the ESG-Tech Start-up Demo and
Pitching Day, which featured over 50 international and local tech
ventures. These start-ups showcased their cutting-edge technologies and
innovative solutions, many of which were freshly launched at the event.
Attendees and judges had the unique opportunity to witness these
groundbreaking developments firsthand, emphasizing the role of
technology in driving sustainability and green lifestyles.
Innovating for Climate Action: Global Experts Unite
The summit's conferences and workshops examined IoT eldercare
technology, pyrolysis technology, green kitchen, smart washroom,
robotics technology, and carbon tokenisation. Insights were delivered by
UN members, regulators, global standards leaders, exchanges, financial
institutions, alliances, and tech-savvy influencers, uniting
stakeholders to address climate change.
Dr. William Yu, Founder and CEO of WGO, stressed the significance of the
ESG future and green technologies: "As we gather here today, we find
ourselves amid an unprecedented global climate crisis. The severe and
far-reaching consequences of climate change are no longer just a distant
threat, but a harsh reality that we must confront head-on. From 2010 to
2020, the world experienced 7,348 climate-related disasters, a 35%
increase compared to the previous decade. These disasters have claimed
700,000 lives, impacted the lives of 4 billion people, and resulted in
over USD 1 trillion in economic losses. Urgent climate action is a moral
imperative to save ourselves and others."
The summit featured booths showcasing diverse themes such as Green
Finance, Carbon Neutral Technology, Proptech (overseas and local
technologies demo), Asia-Pacific ASEAN Green Deal, Green Catering, and
Biodiversity. Highlights included Finesse (Catomind), a company focusing
on the elderly market, ESG, and technology; Colab, headquartered in
Dubai, which emphasizes environmental protection through eco-friendly
materials for brick production; Masterkote Aquashield Ltd, a distributor
of energy-efficient cooling solutions; WHOSiFY, dedicated to promoting
green practices through carbon-neutral electronic business cards.
Sponsors include Crystal International Group Limited, DBS Bank,
InvestHK, BOC Life, Asia-Pacific ASEAN Green Deal Centre of The Hang
Seng University of Hong Kong, King's Flair, New Spark International
Green Energy Technology Limited, Masterkote, Cookcell, Finesse,
CatoMind, ATAL, A4CR, Invesco, Huaneng Invesco, Healthy Giant, Jibpool
International Ltd, Million Tech, Tobot, Vegware Hong Kong Limited, YARA,
Kerry Properties Limited, SYNNEX, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Towngas,
Summer Herb, Pioneer Global Group Limited, Gaw Capital, Associated
Engineers, Ltd., Riskory Consultancy Limited, TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong
Limited, WHOSiFY, Cantabrigian Consulting Limited, Hong Kong Housing
Society, and DenWare Co. Limited.