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An employee works on solar photovoltaic modules for export at a factory in Sihong in eastern China’s Jiangsu province in September 2024. Photo: AFP

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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Cathay Pacific: sustainable jet fuel needs Hong Kong government push

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Swiss unicorn makes green investment pitch to Hong Kong investors

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.

Solar panels installed at Kusu Island in Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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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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.

Workers walk in a power plant in the Shanghaimiao economic development zone in Otogqian Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Photo: Xinhua

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.

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 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

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.

About 80 per cent of sustainable aviation fuel globally is produced in North America and Europe. Photo: Shutterstock

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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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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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.

A hydrogen energy storage tank. Photo: Shutterstock

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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A rider on a public hire electric scooter in a cycle lane in Paris in April 2024. Photo: Bloomberg

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.

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.

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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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An Emirati man walks beneath photovoltaic panels at al-Dhafra solar power project south of Abu Dhabi in November 2023. Photo: AFP

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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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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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

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.

People viewed the skyline of Hong Kong Island from the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Bloomberg

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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Hong Kong has potential to become ESG hub for fashion sector: tycoon Victor Fung

The city has the opportunity to train people on implementing sustainability and ESG practices in the fashion industry, Li & Fung honorary chairman says.

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Opinion | How Hong Kong can be a climate change superconnector

The city can take a two-pronged approach, accelerating local decarbonisation while helping finance the climate transition across Asia.

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A photovoltaic system installed by the Water Supplies Department floats at the Shek Pik Reservoir to collect reference data for the future implementation of large-scale floating solar farms on reservoirs in Hong Kong, in September 2021. Photo: Martin Chan

MioTech seeks more partnerships to broaden ESG data services, grow market share

Asia’s biggest ESG data provider aims to form more regional partnerships with ratings and verification firms to broaden its services, just as regulatory demands are toughening across the world.

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Regulations on ESG reporting and disclosure are tightening, fuelling demand for data and verification services. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Towngas enlists HSBC, vendors in its efforts to cut supply-chain emissions

Towngas will extend advance payments to suppliers with a lower interest rate through its tie-up with HSBC, provided they can meet the company’s ESG standards.

Hong Kong companies resist HKEX plan to fix overboarding issue

Wong’s comments represent the strongest pushback by one of the city’s most powerful lobby groups against the HKEX as it collects public feedback until August 16 on its proposal to improve corporate governance.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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