HKEX(HK:00388) 智通财经网·2025-09-01 03:22Core Insights - Hong Kong is actively leveraging its position as an international financial center to guide international funds towards quality green projects, promoting economic green transformation in the region [1] - The total amount of green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong in 2024 is expected to exceed $84 billion, representing a growth of approximately 50% compared to 2021 [1] - The government has successfully issued approximately HKD 240 billion worth of green bonds, providing important benchmarks for local issuers [2] Government Sustainable Bond Program - The government is promoting the development of Hong Kong's green finance and green bond market through the issuance of green bonds [2] - As of June this year, the government has financed 116 eligible green projects through this program [1] Diverse Financing Channels for Green Projects - Since 2021, various local governments in mainland China have issued offshore RMB local government bonds in Hong Kong, totaling RMB 40 billion, which includes green, blue, sustainable, and social responsibility bonds [2] - The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has implemented a specialized listing mechanism for technology companies to facilitate financing for firms that do not yet meet current main board requirements [2] Carbon Market Development - The government supports the development of Hong Kong's carbon market, with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange launching Core Climate, the only carbon market providing settlement in both HKD and RMB for international voluntary carbon credit trading [2] - By the end of last year, the number of participants in the carbon market reached 100 [2] Sustainable Disclosure - A roadmap for sustainable disclosure was launched in December last year, providing a clear path for large public accountability entities to adopt the International Financial Reporting Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards) by 2028 [3] - The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants has published a comprehensive set of sustainable disclosure standards aligned with ISSB standards [3] Encouraging Financial Innovation - The government has issued tokenized green bonds, showcasing Hong Kong's leadership in integrating bond markets, green finance, and financial technology [4] - A funding program for green fintech solutions has been launched, with 60 proposals approved for broader application in Hong Kong's business environment [4] Building Cross-Sector Ecosystems - The government launched a pilot program for green and sustainable finance training, with over 7,600 applications approved and total funding exceeding HKD 42 million [4] - The pilot program will be extended until 2028 to continue supporting local green finance talent training [4]