香港财库局：上半年ESG基金资产管理规模约11614亿港元

Core Insights - Hong Kong is positioning itself as a leading hub for green and sustainable finance, with significant progress in the issuance of green bonds and the establishment of ESG funds [1][8] Group 1: ESG Funds and Green Bonds - As of June 30, 2025, there are 204 ESG funds recognized by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, with an asset management scale of approximately $148.9 billion (over HKD 1,161.4 billion) [1] - In 2024, the total amount of green and sustainable debt issued in Hong Kong is expected to exceed $84 billion (or HKD 65.52 billion), with around $43 billion (equivalent to HKD 33.54 billion) attributed to green and sustainable bonds, maintaining a leading position in the Asia-Pacific region for seven consecutive years, accounting for about 45% of the regional total [1] - The Hong Kong government has issued approximately HKD 240 billion in green bonds, providing a crucial benchmark for local and regional issuers [2] Group 2: Market Development Initiatives - The government continues to promote green and sustainable financing activities through the "Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme," which has funded over 590 green and sustainable debt instruments in Hong Kong, totaling over $160 billion [3] - The government aims to develop a deeper and broader financing platform, with local governments from mainland China having issued RMB 40 billion in various bonds, including green and sustainable bonds [2] Group 3: Sustainable Disclosure and Standards - The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau launched the "Hong Kong Sustainable Disclosure Roadmap" to ensure large public interest entities adopt the International Financial Reporting Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB Standards) by 2028 [4] - The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants has developed a comprehensive set of sustainable disclosure standards aligned with ISSB, enhancing transparency in capital markets regarding sustainable development [4] Group 4: Green Finance Technology - The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group has collaborated with Cyberport and the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency to create the "Hong Kong Green Finance Technology Map Prototype," providing a one-stop information service for green finance technology enterprises [5] Group 5: Talent Development - The government launched the "Green and Sustainable Finance Training Pilot Scheme" in 2022, offering training programs for local professionals and students, with over 7,600 applications approved and total funding exceeding HKD 42 million [6][7] - The upcoming "Hong Kong Green Week" aims to explore opportunities in green and sustainable finance, with significant participation expected [7]