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Matti Lievonen, executive chairman of EcoCeres. Photo: Handout
Business of climate change

Towngas open to making sustainable jet fuel near Hong Kong

Hong Kong government is expected to announce a target for sustainable aviation fuel by 2025.

Banking & finance

‘Money in motion’ as top financiers discuss diversification at Hong Kong summit

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Business of climate change

HSBC, Cathay Pacific, EcoCeres sign Hong Kong sustainable aviation fuel pact

Business of climate change

Hong Kong start-up develops AI-powered smart bin to tackle recycling

Green AI’s smart collection bin can sort waste into four categories – plastic bottles , aluminium cans, drinks cartons and general refuse.

Cola Lam, CEO of Green Al Technology, gives a demonstration of the smart sorting bin at the company’s offices at Hong Kong Science Park in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
Business of climate change

Hong Kong EV insurance costs to fall, but third-party liability may remain high

Insurance premiums are set to fall as EV prices decline, but third-party liability coverage to remain high due to accident rates and repair costs.

Business of climate change

Why Chinese solar producers are not worried about Trump tariffs

Chinese firms to prepare for worst-case scenario of Trump slapping tariffs on shipments from their bases in Southeast Asia.

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Business of climate change

Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

‘If we leave it to the market, every company will wait for their competitors to make the first move,’ says airline’s sustainability manager.

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A Cathay Pacific plane taxis at Hong Kong International Airport, Chek Lao Kok on October 28, 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Business of climate change

Swiss unicorn makes green investment pitch to Hong Kong investors

Climeworks, the builder of the world’s largest carbon capture plant, is seeking investors for ambitious multibillion-dollar ventures.

Business of climate change

Asian firms aim to attain dual goals of profitability and environment protection

Despite the impact of climate change, many regional companies do not know how to derive value from sustainability, a survey shows.

Banking & finance

Inclusive policies, flexible work rules spur gender diversity, Saudi summit told

Speakers at HERizon Summit in Riyadh included HSBC ex-CEO Noel Quinn, former HKEX chairman Laura Cha.

Noel Quinn, former HSBC CEO. Photo: Associated Press
Business of climate change

How Foshan’s hydrogen fuel network can solve Hong Kong’s clean transport woes

Hong Kong can boost its hydrogen economy by leveraging Foshan’s cheaper hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure, says H2 Solution’s CEO.

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H2 Solution has applied to the Hong Kong government to pilot a few hydrogen fuel-cell trucks that meet technical requirements on both sides of the border. Photo: Shutterstock
Business of climate change

China Resources Power shares dive 5.8% after US$927 million placement

Meanwhile, rival China Longyuan Power gains after deal to buy wind-farm assets from controlling stakeholder.

Business of climate change

Carbon footprints: Hong Kong luxury carpet maker takes sustainability steps

Tai Ping, which makes carpets costing up to US$5,000 per square metre, responds to demand for eco-friendly materials, practices.

Business of climate change

InnoTech Forum: Hong Kong officials must do more to nurture hydrogen energy

The government should streamline approvals for more projects and offer more financial support, speakers at InvestHK’s forum said.

Hong Kong’s first hydrogen-powered bus makes its first cross-harbour trip on July 14, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Family offices

Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee looks for good karma in green investments

The Towngas chairman and devout Buddhist hopes to create a more sustainable future through his family office investments.

Peter Lee Ka-kit, the elder son of real estate tycoon and Henderson Land Development’s majority owner Lee Shau-kee. Photo: Dickson Lee
Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s aviation future hinges on sustainable fuel policies, experts say

The industry is awaiting Chief Executive John Lee’s policy address, with experts saying investment in SAF is vital for Hong Kong to maintain aviation hub status.

Business of climate change

In electric buses as with EVs, it’s China versus rest of the world

As China’s market matures, exports hold the key to future profitability for Yutong, Foton and peers in rivalry with European electric-bus producers.

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Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s Vitasoy sees young talent as key ingredient in sustainability push

“We are at the beginning of the journey and we need help,” CEO Roberto Guidetti says as company works on climate-transition goals.

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Vitasoy CEO Roberto Guidetti, photographed in the South China Morning Post office in Causeway Bay on September 24, 2024. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Business of climate change

IEA: China leads world in green hydrogen equipment making

IEA: China accounts for 40 per cent of all new low-emission hydrogen production projects that got the financial green light in the past year.

Business of climate change

Asian companies face reputation risk as tougher EU sustainability rules kick in

New EU rules take sustainability reporting to unprecedented levels, Deloitte says, allowing well-prepared companies to build an advantage.

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Business of climate change

China’s world-leading electric-bus maker Yutong touts new tech as exports grow

With quick-charge batteries from CATL, firm aims to extend driving range by 10 per cent while cutting operating cost by 20 per cent.

Yutong Bus showcases new versions of its electric busses at Australia’s National Bus and Coach show in Brisbane on September 17, 2024. Photo: Eric Ng
Business of climate change

Syngenta targets expansion in China to help boost food security, sustainability

Company aims to expand service centre network to 1,000 by 2028 from around 600 currently in an effort to educate more farmers.

A farm machine harvests spring corn in a high-yield demonstration area in ​​Li Que Town, Guangrao County, Dongying City, Shandong province, on August 16, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

Hong Kong, Dubai to boost efforts on sustainable finance as climate risk mount

Global climate finance must increase by at least sixfold to US$8.5 trillion annually through 2030 to prevent global warming, a US non-profit says.

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HKEX

Hong Kong’s independent directors face a crossroads: stay or go?

Independent non-executive directors are in focus after the stock market operator proposed a limit on the number of seats they can hold.

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Business of climate change

Nature-related disclosures inevitable as stakeholders demand actions: forum

In future, local companies may be asked by regulators about the impact of nature-related risks and opportunities on their operations.

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Nature-related disclosures may be inevitable for companies in Hong Kong. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

Southeast Asia, Middle East eye deeper business ties with Hong Kong

Belt and Road Summit: a deep talent pool and financial and legal acumen make the city an ideal partner for development in the two regions.

John Lee, Hong Kong’s chief executive, appears during the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong on September 11, 2024. Photo: Bloomberg
Business of climate change

Hong Kong needs localised climate data to improve corporate disclosures, CPA body says

Hong Kong needs references for greenhouse gas emissions and projections for climate scenarios for listed companies, a standard setter said.

China

Hong Kong has strengths to aid sustainability goals in mainland China: survey

Hong Kong can provide intellectual support in terms of talent and guidance on capital flows, according to a research report on sustainability trends.

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9 September, 2024
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