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We connect capital with sustainability-related products and opportunities, facilitating the growth of a dynamic ecosystem that delivers long-term value for businesses, investors, and our community.

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Paul Chow
Group General Counsel & Group Chief Sustainability Officer, HKEX
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Facilitating a sustainable future
HKEX supports the development of a sustainable financial ecosystem to deliver collective success for our business and stakeholders.
Corporate

As a listed company, our corporate commitment to achieving net zero is core to what we do, and we have developed near- and long-term targets which guide our climate strategy.

Operator
As an exchange operator, we endeavour to connect capital with sustainability-related opportunities, from green, social and sustainable bond and equity listings to ESG-related ETFs.
Regulator
As a market regulator, we support our listed issuers on their sustainability journeys by providing clear standards, frameworks and guidance for ESG disclosure, application and implementation.
HKEX is a founding member of the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group, where we also serve as the co-chair of the Carbon Market Workstream alongside the Securities and Futures Commission. You can learn more about the Steering Group, and its work to accelerate the growth of green and sustainable finance in Hong Kong, here.
Explore our sustainable finance platforms

 

Core Climate.

A one-stop, integrated platform for corporates, investors and project owners that offers trading, custody and settlement functions for a selection of products in the environmental market.

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STAGE.

Browse through the Sustainable & Green Exchange (STAGE), an online portal providing information, access and transparency on a wide range of sustainable, green and social investment products listed on HKEX.

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Sustainable Finance FAQ
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What is sustainable finance? 
Sustainable finance integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into investment and funding decisions. It aims to channel capital toward projects and businesses that support long-term sustainability, growth and resilience. 
How do sustainable finance products help accelerate the low-carbon transition? 
Instruments such as green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, ESG-focused ETFs and environmental attribute certificates direct funding to projects or initiatives that reduce or remove carbon emissions. By connecting capital with climate-related opportunities, these instruments support businesses to adopt low-carbon transition strategies that support corporates’ net-zero goals.
Why is sustainable finance important? 

Sustainable finance is essential for building resilient markets and communities. Sustainable finance mitigates climate risks, supports global decarbonisation efforts and aligns economic growth with environmental stewardship.

As a market regulator and operator, HKEX is an enabler; supporting and guiding more than 2,600 listed companies on their sustainability journeys with clear standards, frameworks and guidance for ESG disclosure, application and implementation.  

What are the benefits of sustainable investing?

Benefits of sustainable investing include risk mitigation, long-term value creation and alignment with global sustainability goals, as investors can gain exposure to growth sectors such as renewable energy while contributing to positive environmental and social impact.

Market participants should look for sustainable finance products backed by clear sustainability standards, transparent disclosure frameworks and credible verification processes.