The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham HK) is one of the largest international chambers in Hong Kong and one of the most dynamic and influential international business organizations in the Asia-Pacific region.

AmCham endeavors to help members navigate the complex local and global sustainability trends, identify responsible business opportunities and promote corporate citizenship among the Hong Kong business community.

BESGO, a program backed by CUHK Business School, aims to educate and inspire the next generation of change-makers on how social good, social innovation, and sustainable practices can shape businesses and society’s future. With activities like training workshops, talks, and real-world projects, BESGO helps deepen students’ understanding of social needs and sustainability issues. By connecting educators, business professionals, social innovators, and future change-makers, BESGO fosters collaboration and creates shared value towards building a better future for all.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

1. Increase the awareness and understanding of social and environmental issues among students and participants by providing educational resources, workshops, and field visits.
2. Foster partnerships and collaborations with local and international organizations that align with BESGO’s mission and values, and promote sustainability and social good.
3. Engage and empower students to take action and create positive social and environmental impacts through BESGO’s programs and activities, and provide opportunities for them to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world projects.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

BESGO has organized various activities to promote social innovation, social good, and sustainable practices. In the past, we have designed and produced teaching and learning materials, conducted seminars and workshops, and facilitated visits to community and social enterprises. We also published feature articles and teaching cases, and presented at local and international conferences. These initiatives aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and provide opportunities for students to create real impact and foster collaboration for a better future.

Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) was established in 1960 to promote and foster the interests of Hong Kong’s industrial and business communities. Representing manufacturing and associated businesses from 32 industry groups, FHKI brings together like-minded entrepreneurs to spearhead the advancement of Hong Kong’s industry. Through policy advocacy, professional business support services and cross-sector collaboration, FHKI strives to build a dynamic industrial ecosystem to take forward transformation and re-industrialisation of Hong Kong’s economy, sparkling new business opportunities and charting diverse paths for the younger generation.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

The ESG Committee was established in November 2021 with the aims to strengthen participation of the industry in achieving Hong Kong’s target in reaching carbon neutrality by 2050 and support industrial members in putting ESG in practice through capacity building, knowledge exchange and cultivating industrial ESG talents.

GIFT is an independent pan-Asian think tank dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of today’s most critical drivers of change – from the emergence of a post-Western world to the reshaping of global capitalism and the dynamic relationship between business, society, and the state. Our practical insights, internationally acclaimed leadership learning curriculum, and outcome-driven facilitation help our clients navigate the seismic shifts shaping our future, particularly in key areas of sustainable development, social and environmental impact, sustainability, and policymaking.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

Committed to solving growing existential threats and societal challenges, we aim to:

Move ESG beyond reporting, and reframe narratives to enable real and sustained transformation in ESG by working with clients to distil ESG in every aspect of business, from products and services to employees and the supply chain.

Support companies in rethinking their core business models to embrace the true ethos of “sustainability”, elevating sustainability conversations beyond environmental management & short-term business goals and towards long-term societal sustainability.

Scale up the accessibility of sustainability education and facilitate disruptive learning that empowers individuals and organisations with insights to redesign society through our new EdTech platform, GIFT.ed.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

GIFT’s annual Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (HKYLP) is a public consultation platform that convenes young professionals from the Business, Government and Civil society sectors to address Hong Kong’s pertinent complex societal challenges. Through the programme, participants meet with stakeholders and experts to gain cross-sector insights to develop innovative policy solutions for the betterment of Hong Kong. Since its inaugural programme in 2015, we have developed many policy recommendations and best practices for sustainable development, such as our 2022 programme on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy, where participants were able to develop policy recommendations to enable the Northern Metropolis to become a liveable and resilient city while meeting Hong Kong’s long term policy objectives such as its 2050 decarbonisation goals.

For our upcoming 2023 HKYLP programme, we will be examining how promoting well-being may be key to reversing brain drain in Hong Kong. Driven by events in recent years, Hong Kong people have become increasingly dissatisfied by their inability to find fulfilment, security and empowerment in Hong Kong, all of which are key indicators for well-being. As such, key groups, particularly youth, have decided to relocate to competitor cities in search of better career prospects and outlooks for their children’s future – leading to the aforementioned brain drain. The HKYLP engages participants to define well-being in Hong Kong’s context and develop a Well-being Strategy that engages actors across public, private, and civil society sectors to create a conducive environment for youth to thrive in Hong Kong. Importantly, the cohort will be invited to engage with the concept of ‘well-being’ beyond ‘mental health’. Instead, the cohort will analyse well-being on a ‘what matters most’ approach, primarily understood as the notion of one’s life satisfaction, happiness, and the ability for one to ‘function well’.

Hong Kong 2050 is Now is a Hong Kong-based platform for education, collaboration, and action on the climate crisis. We seek to inspire ambitious target setting, induce behavior change, and mobilise collective action towards a carbon-neutral Hong Kong.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

1. Educate and engage the public on the risks and opportunities facing Hong Kong in an age of climate crisis, based on rigorous scientific and policy research.
2. Encourage personal, corporate and government action to be undertaken now in combating the climate crisis, including personal lifestyle, business best practice, and regulatory change.
3. Aggregate the efforts of stakeholders working towards the vision of a Net-Zero carbon Hong Kong, leveraging existing grassroot and community movements to further catalyse their impact.

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong by engaging the government, the industry and the public. The HKGBC also aims to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development.

The Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) was founded in 1983 by a group of visionary retailers with a long-term mission to promote Hong Kong’s retail industry and to present a unified voice on issues that affect all retailers.

HKRMA has been playing a vital role in representing the trade, and raising the status and professionalism of retailing through awards, education and training.

Founded in 1980, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) is the world’s largest and most widely recognized international association for professional facility managers. IFMA’s Hong Kong Chapter, established in 1992 was the first Chapter formed in Asia. The Chapter supports over 600 IFMA members in Hong Kong by offering diverse educational and networking events, and international accrediting programs, and empowering its members to learn, connect and advance. The Chapter was recognized as one of Recognized Professional Bodies of Property Management Services Authority in 2020.

PRHK is a modern and forward-looking industry organisation for PR and communications professionals in Hong Kong. It represents, champions, promotes and grows the Hong Kong public relations and communications industry, its professionals, its affiliates, its academic institutions and their students.

Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong (SVIHK) is a non-profit organisation driving the purpose-led business movement in Hong Kong and China. We are funded by leading companies to accelerate shared value creation by establishing long-lasting and profitable business models while addressing unmet societal needs. Our dedicated programmes and vivid ecosystem bring unlikely partnerships that simultaneously create economic and social value.

Founded in 2007, Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk) is an Impact Purpose Organisation that innovates social change by re-imagining the city. We focus on inventing and incubating pioneering sustainable business solutions to urban social and environmental challenges, and partners with communities and businesses alike to design and build cross-sector partnerships towards realising our dreams for New Urban 2030 in Hong Kong.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Design New Urban prototypes through building impact ventures, cultivating movement of good, and orchestrating impact capital
• Redefine talent engagement and investment in the future of work to promote inclusive economic and social growth
• Activate purpose-driven cross-sector partnerships and collective action platform

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

SVhk is dedicated to innovating social change through impact capital, impact strategy, impact community and impact storytelling. Key initiatives in 2023 includes:

• Business with Purpose: an Impact Partnership between The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) and SVhk to support corporate and social leaders in redefining sustainability, while reinforcing a shared mission to embed PURPOSE in action for a better collective future for HKMA’s members and the wider business community
• Community Making: a software-centric approach and series of activities to innovate social change in urban neighbourhoods under transformation
• Jobcation: a talent investment platform that bridges businesses and mothers with young children to venture back to the world of work after a career break of 5+ years

The Chamber is one of Hong Kong’s biggest and most active independent international business organisations representing a broad span of British, Hong Kong and international companies doing business in, with, or through Hong Kong.

The Chamber encourages diversity in its membership and activities and has a 1,000 members from the biggest multinationals through to a broad range of medium and smaller companies and start-ups. The Chamber’s aim is to help our members grow their business, and promote and represent their business interests by providing representation and advocacy; networking and brand exposure; as well as information and insight.

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden’s three core programmes are nature conservation, holistic education and sustainable living. These programmes are constantly evolving as they strive to harmonise humanity’s relationship with nature. We implement projects throughout Hong Kong, South China and other parts of the Indo-Burma region to better protect and restore biodiversity.

Products, Services & Solutions:

• Charity/NGO

As a Hong Kong-based airline with extensive global networks, Cathay Pacific is committed to adopting sustainable practices within our operations and along the value chain. Together with our people, customers and industry partners, we are leading the way for a sustainable and carbon neutral future.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Continue to focus on quality, compliance and operational excellence to ensure our customers and our people are as safe as possible
• Devise short, mid and long term work plans to meet net zero carbon goals by 2050
• Engage in innovative projects related to single-use plastics and food waste reduction
• Prioritise employee safety and wellbeing while adapting to the changing business circumstances
• Support local communities where we serve

UN SDG goals that we align with:

• SDG 5 Gender Equality
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13 Climate Action
• SDG 14 Life below Water
• SDG 15 Life on Land

Legal Name: Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Our sustainability goals for 2023 – 2024:

In alignment with our 2030 Environmental Goals, we target to reduce energy and water consumption by 3% by the end of 2023 to work towards achieving our 2030 science based target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 27.5% from a 2019 baseline.  

We target to reduce food waste in Grand Café by 20% by the end of 2023 and have plans to implement more food waste management systems in 2024 to further track and reduce food waste; working towards a 50% global reduction of food waste sent to landfill or incineration per square meter by 2030 compared to 2019.  

We are on track to achieve EarthCheck Benchmark Bronze in 2023, and to achieve Silver certification in 2024. We target to train a minimum of 4 hours, per employee on ESG topics to increase education and awareness. 

UN SDG goals that we are align with:

• SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 5 Gender Equality
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13 Climate Action
• SDG 14 Life below Water
• SDG 15 Life on Land
• SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals 

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As a recognised world-class operator of sustainable rail transport services, MTR is a leader in safety, reliability, customer service and efficiency.

MTR has extensive end-to-end railway expertise with more than 40 years of railway projects experience from design to planning and construction through to commissioning, maintenance and operations.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Social inclusion;
• Advancement & Opportunities; and
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

Solutions Showcase:

• Brand Owner
• Transport/Mobility

UN SDG goals that we align with:

• SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4 Quality Education
• SDG 5 Gender Equality
• SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
• SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13 Climate Action

Legal Name: MTR Corporation Limited

Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 36 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

Solutions Showcase:

• Transport/Mobility

Legal Name: Uber B.V.

2041 Hong Kong is a youth-led organisation that strives to build a community seeking to inspire, advocate, and catalyse change for sustainability and climate action. We aspire to promote and uphold the #AntarcticSpirit by building a more resilient and sustainable Hong Kong.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Increase youth uptake and education in sustainability
• Collaborate with education and business institutions
• Promote the #AntarcticSpirit

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong

We are edging towards a sustainable future for Hong Kong through the power of youths in our community. Our efforts are coordinated by our three branches: Consulting, Communications, and Community.

The Consulting Branch helps corporations and institutions address ESG and sustainability opportunities, and engage with critical stakeholders. The Communications Branch looks to share 2041 Hong Kong’s story with the rest of the world, with the aim to inspire more global climate action. And finally, our Community Branch partners with schools and institutions to organise events and solutions-based projects advocating for programs of environmental education to promote youth uptake in sustainability.

Businesses want to understand how ESG can help them identify new revenue streams, reduce costs, mitigate risks and attract investors, while helping to contribute towards a more sustainable future.

KPMG China has a dedicated cross-functional team of experts who help corporates and public sector clients plan and execute ESG programmes to create long-term value.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

As part of our commitment to become a net-zero carbon organisation, KPMG has a series of climate actions:
– Set a 1.5°C science-based target (SBT) which will focus on achieving a 50% reduction of KPMG’s direct and indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030
– Source 100% renewable electricity across the global organisation by 2030

Products, Services & Solutions:

• Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
• ESG Reporting/Consultancy
• Green Finance & Investments
• Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
• Waste Reduction & Recycling Management

General Enquiry Email Address: enquiries.hk@kpmg.com

General Enquiry Phone Number: +852 2522 6022

General Business Address: 8/F Prince’s Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

The Drink Without Waste initiative is led by the Single-Use Beverage Packaging Working Group, a coalition of beverage manufacturers and importers, waste handlers and recyclers, institutions, retailers and NGOs in Hong Kong. The Working Group seeks to reduce the volume of used beverage packaging going to waste by 70 to 90%. Drink Without Waste Limited is a registered charitable organisation under Section 88 in Hong Kong.

GlobeScan is a strategy and research organisation that advises on sustainability issues for corporations, NGOs, and governmental organisations. We offer specialist research, advisory and engagement services and partner with clients to meet strategic sustainability objectives.

The SAC brings together expertise from across the globe to develop sustainable solutions that redefine the textile and apparel industry. It’s vision is for a global consumer goods industry that gives more than it takes — to the planet and its people.

The DO combines a lifelong learning institution and an advisory firm. With offices in Hong Kong, Berlin and New York we help organisations to empower their employees and activate the firm to change with speed. We are a platform that builds empowerment programs and ecosystems around the big challenges of our time. To be the DO is to drive positive change – change that’s good for business and society.

In 2020, Club Wheelock and The DO joined hands to provide Hong Kong with an inspiring and unique experience – a community and innovation hub – WLAB. WLAB brings together the brains, methodology and diverse tools for innovation and co-creation of Club Wheelock and The DO. WLAB’s mission is to co-create a happier and healthier Hong Kong.

What is Zero Foodprint Asia?
Zero Foodprint Asia (ZFPA) is a registered charitable organization in Hong Kong mobilizing the food world around agricultural climate solutions. ZFPA hosts a crowdfunding program that gathers funds from member food businesses such as restaurants, cafes, bars and food retailers to fund regenerative farming practices.

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global professional body for professional accountants.
We’re a thriving global community of 241,000 members and 542,000 future members based in 178 countries and regions, who work across a wide range of sectors and industries. We uphold the highest professional and ethical values.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

In 2020, ACCA is responding to the UN’s call for a decade of action to deliver the global goals by setting out a number of specific commitments.

SDG 4: Quality education
– We will offer access to a quality finance and accountancy education that is free from artificial barriers.

SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth
– We will support our community to progress in their careers so they can actively contribute to sustainable economic growth.

SDG 13: Climate action
– We will embed green finance in our qualifications and learning products to improve capability across the profession for climate action.

– We will advise and support governments and regulators to develop and adopt the regulations and reporting practices needed to transition to a net zero carbon economy.

– At ACCA, we’re committing to becoming net zero.

Full details about ACCA’s commitment to UN SDG can be found via https://www.accaglobal.com/hk/en/about-us/sustainable.html

General Enquiry Email Address: hkinfo@accaglobal.com

General Enquiry Phone Number: (852)2524-4988

Asia MarTech Society is a community/association that connects MarTech players and industry stakeholders in Asia. It aspires to promote the adoption of MarTech in Asia and facilitate intra-regional trade in MarTech through events, knowledge sharing and management, and strategic partnership with MarTech peer organizations in Europe and the United States.

Sustainability goals for 2023-2024

• Increase the use of sustainable practices at events:
• Promote the adoption of sustainable MarTech solutions
• Foster a culture of sustainability in the MarTech industry

BloombergNEF (BNEF) is a strategic research provider covering global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. We help commodity trading, corporate strategy, finance and policy professionals navigate change and generate opportunities.

Business Sweden is jointly owned by the Swedish state and the Swedish business sector with a mandate and a mission to help international companies gain access to the Swedish market and help domestic ones utilize it as a platform for expansion. Business Sweden plays an important role in promoting green transition, sustainable growth, and responsible business practices.

Our sustainability goals for 2022:

The long-term goal of our sustainability work is to contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in the 2030 Agenda, the implementation of the Paris Agreement and to Sweden’s green transition to net-zero emissions by 2045. For more information, please visit: https://www.business-sweden.com/about-us/sustainability/

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

Since 2020, Business Sweden in Hong Kong has been organizing a platform with the aims to contribute to a more sustainable Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, by knowledge-sharing, connecting stakeholders and facilitating further discussions between Swedish and local stakeholders. Through this platform, we have been participating and organizing different forms of activities (e.g. exhibitions, webinars, match-making sessions) to promote Sweden, introduce and connect Swedish solution providers with local stakeholders. We welcome stakeholders from Hong Kong who are interested in finding sustainable city solutions that fit the needs of the local context.

Established in 2013, the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS) is committed to improving the quantity and quality of philanthropic giving throughout Asia. Our mission is to improve the social investment sector in Asia by identifying and disseminating best practices, models, policies and strategies that can contribute to positive system change.

The Chief Happiness Officer Association Limited (CHOA) is a non-profitable organization founded in 2021 with the mission to build a platform for all stakeholders to co-create a happy and healthy environment in every organization, thus advancing corporate culture excellence in Hong Kong and the Region.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• To promote psychological wellness awareness in the workplace and promote corporate happiness.
• To promote businesses to focus on the physical and mental health of employees, with clear objectives and effective communication, to achieve optimal wellness.
• To promote an active exchange of knowledge among members and the community.

Products, Services & Solutions:

• Education/Training/Certification
• Professional Services (inc Legal & Recruitment)
• Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
• Sustainability Services

The Hong Kong chapter of the Climate Governance Initiative (CGI HK) aims to mobilise board directors in Hong Kong to adopt climate governance best practice by promoting the eight Climate Governance Principles, initiated by the World Economic Forum in 2019. CGI HK works on raising the climate governance bar among companies in Hong Kong and beyond, while also enabling better informed decisions of global investors.

Canada has so much to offer that hundreds of foreign investors have set up plants and operations here. While helping Canadian businesses to achieve their international business goals, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service can also help your company to establish operations in Canada or to source Canadian innovative products, services or technologies.

Solutions Showcase:

• Government Agency

UN SDG goals that we align with:

• SDG 13 Climate Action

General Enquiry Email Address: hkongcommerce@international.gc.ca

General Enquiry Phone Number: 28477414

General Business Address: 5/F, Tower 3, Exchange Square, No. 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong

Finland ranks as the world’s leading country in sustainable development. One of the secrets to Finland’s success in advancing sustainability has been the participatory approach. We need to build a sustainable world together. Finland is generating sustainable solutions for various industries and sectors of life.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

1. The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao wants be a leader discussions to find solutions for sustainability and actively share and showcase what has been done in Finland. We are also eager to learn from others.
2. The Consulate-General also aims to lead by example by continuously striving to make its own internal practices more sustainable. This year our focus is on: reducing energy consumption through renovation of the air-conditioning system, and continuing to improve consumption and recycling habits in order to reduce the use of plastic and food waste.

The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau promotes exports of U.S. goods and services, including environmental technologies, into the market to help fill any gaps. We provide a range of services and programs to help American companies, and also help Hong Kong and Macau environmental technologies expand their operations into the U.S.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emission by 50-52 percent from 2005 levels by 2023
• 100% Carbon pollution-free electricity by 2030, including 50% on a 24/7 basis
• 100% Zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% light-duty acquisitions by 2027

CSRone (https://csrone.com/), founded by VEDA International in 2013, is Taiwan’s first interactive platform for sustainability knowledge and information. Sharing comprehensive global ESG insights, analyzing Taiwan’s overall disclosure information, comparing APAC’s Top 10 corporates’ sustainability performance, and releasing the analysis results and global trends every March. CSRone is Asia-Pacific

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Recognized by global level

1. 2023 Sustainability Consulting Awards – Net Zero Accelerator
2. Ethical Finance Awards 2023 – Taiwan’s Most Pioneering CSR Support Enterprise 2023

• Market expansion

1. Get over 50% consultant marketshare in Taiwan Top 10 corpoate
2. Marching forward Asia pacific consultant market share

• Global partnership developement
  • Including constulant experience sharing, business strategy solution provide, event
    speaker oppurtunity and knowledge sharing, etc.

Products, Services & Solutions :

• Carbon Management/Carbon Offset
• Education/Training/Certification
• ESG Reporting/Consultancy
• Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
• Sustainability Services

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform that empowers communities by making delivery fast and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

As an on-demand delivery platform, Lalamove believes success is rooted in our long-term commitment to making positive impacts on our driver partners, merchants, employees, their families and our communities. We have been dedicated to building our ESG work around four pillars:

• “greening every move”
• “creating a culture of safety and vibrant gig economy”
• “building sustainable cities and communities”
• “committing to sustainable governance”

Through these pillars, we aim to work together to reduce our carbon footprint and create a sustainable society.

Products, Services & Solutions:

• Logistics & Distribution

EuroCham is a non-governmental business interest group. The EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising of 14 European Chambers based in Hong Kong and 1 in Macau.

Our key objectives are to:

• Provide a European forum to exchange information, discuss common challenges businesses are facing, and publish position papers to put forward our recommendations
• Promote commercial, industrial, financial, scientific, and other economic exchange between Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area
• Host functions that allow members to network with stakeholders from Europe, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Greater Bay Area, including hosting of officials from the European Union (EU)

EuroCham regognises the key relevance of sustainable development and facilitates the dialogue by organising green events and forums (see EU: The Green Way) and through its Business Councils (European Council for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Fonance Working Group).

Finnish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong connects Finnish companies, and companies with close ties to Finland, through business networking, knowledge sharing and market visibility. We want to focus and drive sustainable development together with Finnish innovation and technologies, connect and collaborate.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

1. Match Finnish sustainable industry solutions internationally
2. Drive common sustainability impact in the region
3. Organise relevant and inspiring sustainability events for our members

Generation is an independent nonprofit founded in 2014 by McKinsey & Company that transforms education to employment systems to prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. We target to train all-round young talents to develop their long-term career in this competitive job market.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Building a sustainable workforce by creating a skilled and knowledgeable workforce that fulfills the future needs
• Facilitating the integration of real-world practice and education system by providing workshops to teachers and social workers
• Transforming education to employment systems to prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible

Products, Services & Solutions

• Charity/NGO

General Enquiry Email Address: generationhk@generation.org

General Enquiry Phone Number: (852)3500-7164

German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (GCC) today is one of the largest membership organisations among the European national chambers in Hong Kong. GCC serves as a catalyst, promoter and facilitator of members’ interests in Hong Kong and the region. GCC in partnership with German Industry and Commerce Ltd. offers a wide range of services for its members, including regular events, exclusive committees, and tailored marketing opportunities, as well as represents members through important international government and business committees.

The Greek Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong contributes to the economic and cultural growth of Hong Kong and Greece by promoting, encouraging and building economic, business, cultural and educational exchanges. We promote sustainable business practices to minimize negative environmental impact and support local communities. We organize events and activities that support social and environmental causes, and collaborate with local organizations/ government bodies.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

1. Encourage sustainable business practices among members (circular economy principles, responsible sourcing)
2. Advocate for sustainable economic policies (renewable energy incentives, sustainable transportation options, green infrastructure investments)
3. Promote sustainable trade and responsible practices
4. Raise awareness of sustainability issues through education and events
5. Collaborate on social and environmental issues with local organizations and government bodies

The Green Council is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt charitable (Ref. No.: 91/6063) environmental stewardship organisation and certification body (Reg. No.: HKCAS-027) of Hong Kong established in 2000 and accredited by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). A group of individuals from different sectors of industry and academics shared the vision to help build Hong Kong into a world-class green city for the future. They formed the Green Council with the aim of encouraging the industrial and commercial sectors to include environmental protection in their management and production processes.

With the motto “Conservation begins with Education”, the Green Council is fully committed to continuing education and training on sustainable procurement, environmental management, waste management, energy conservation, etc.

HKUST will become a global leader in sustainability education by transforming the Clear Water Bay campus into a zero carbon, zero waste, and net-positive environmental impact living laboratory for experiential learning, demonstrating cutting-edge research and sustainable operations within a vibrant and engaged community.

The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) was established in 1990 to promote Hong Kong as a world-class exhibition and convention destination and the trade fair capital of Asia Pacific. It works to represent the interests of all members involved in the exhibition and convention industries, and provides a unified voice in dealing with the government, legislative and statutory bodies, the media and public organisations, on all matters associate with the role of the exhibition and convention industry in Hong Kong’s economy.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:
The HKECIA holds a strong commitment towards sustainability development. The Sustainability and Operations Sub-committee is identifying and measuring initiatives which target the reduction of waste and the reusing of materials for the industry. The HKECIA is aiming within the next year to establish a “HKECIA Sustainable Charter” which the Association will invite its members to sign as part of their commitment to being an agent for positive change.

Founded in September 2018, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) creates a platform that offers channels and opportunities to facilitate the development of green finance and sustainable investments in Hong Kong and beyond. It aims to mobilize both public and private sectors resources and talents in developing green finance policies, to promote green finance business and product innovation within financial institutions.

The Hong Kong PropTech Association (HKPTA) is an independent, not-for-profit organization representing Hong Kong’s PropTech community. The Association aims to build a collaborative ecosystem of real estate technology stakeholders from property developers and technology companies to investors and startups by creating awareness, employment, education, advocacy, and investment opportunities around PropTech. We are dedicated to fostering communication, driving innovation agenda within the property industry, and encouraging technology-enabled solutions to improve our lives, businesses, cities, and the environment.

Our sustainability goals for 2022:

Directly addressing economic, environmental and social issues matter to us and our community. The association is committed to advocating for and integrating the adoption of sustainable strategies that follow the recommendations of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), in particular SDGs #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13. Above all, we are committed to the well being and the greater good of the Hong Kong community.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is a government-subvented body tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and the World’s Meeting Place with strong business fundamentals and unrivalled attributes as the gateway to Mainland China. Stage your next business event in Hong Kong to enjoy enormous opportunities of the Greater Bay Area. Visit www.mehongkong.com

Product, Services & Solutions

• Government Agency
• PR/Marketing/Comms

Established on January 12, 2008, Hong Kong WEEE Recycling Association is committed to promoting technological environmental protection and electronic equipment recycling services, so as to achieve the ultimate goal of environmental sustainable development.

General Enquiry Email Address: secretariat@hkwra.org.hk

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering associations. Established in 1818, it has 95,000 members across the globe. ICE’s vision is to place civil engineering at the heart of society, delivering sustainable development through knowledge, skills and professional expertise.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Place the decarbonisation of our industry at the heart of our agenda (UNSDG 9.4)
• Working with others, both in the UK and overseas, to build resilience and mitigate the significant effects of climate change (UNSDG 13)
• Transform the availability of potable water and sanitation across the world (UNSDG 6 & 7)
• Transform the productivity of our industry by driving modern methods of procurement and manufacture (UNSDG 8 & 9)
• Enhance the knowledge, insight and ethical understanding of engineers wherever they work across the world

Institute of ESG & Benchmark is a non-profit organization which endeavors to elevate stakeholders’ awareness and knowledge towards Environmental, Social and Governance in all industry sectors. We provide ESG training, organise events, and act as an advisory role to uphold ESG standard within Hong Kong. We believe that ESG is a seminal aspect of an organisation’s culture, sustainability and innovation. Our goal is to lead and strengthen ESG development in Hong Kong and Asia.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Accelerate ESG development and raise awareness among enterprises, startups, and individuals
• Establish and uphold the leading ESG standard
• Develop ESG Ecosystem for all industry
• Provide ESG recognition & ESG CPD
• Provide professional designation, like CFA/ CFP

Products, Services & Solutions:

• Education/Training/Certification
• Professional Services (inc Legal & Recruitment)

General Enquiry Email Address: info@iesgb.org

General Enquiry Phone Number: (852) 22325700

International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) is an NGO and a Learned Society based in Hong Kong with a branch in the U.K.

We have launched the first ESG certification program in Hong Kong, called Certified ESG Planner (CEP®). This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of ESG development, allowing them use our signature trademarked 5-step methodology CEPAR to tackle the pressing ESG issues faced by organisations. Currently, we have nearly 1,000 CEP®

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• To foster greater collaboration among ICSD’s members, providing additional resources, tools, or training with an aim to further enhance their understanding of sustainable practices
• To enhance ESG knowledge and sharing between the ICSD HK and it’s branch in UK
• To publish a book by ICSD
• To further promote CEP® to mainland China, employers and a wider community

 Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

ICSD aims to accelerate sustainable development in Hong Kong by our activities include:

• Education and training
• Certification
• Initiatives and campaigns
• Commentary on public policies
• Research and publication
• Projects to support sustainable development (environmental and social aspects)
• International and local conferences and seminars

International Justice Mission is a global organization working in over 27 countries across the world to combat slavery, trafficking, and other forms of violence against the poor. IJM works to rescue victims and restore survivors to health and safety, hold perpetrators accountable, and help strengthen broken public justice systems.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Focusing on the outcome of safer communities via the pathway of strengthened justice systems
• Increasing collaborations between businesses, investors, governments and NGOs
• Protecting both migrant and local workers in poverty from any potential threats of violence and forced labour slavery

Solutions Showcase:

• Education/Training/Certification
• ESG Reporting/Consultancy
• Sourcing & Supply Chain
• Strategic/Corporate Consultancy
• Sustainability Services

UN SDG(s) that we align with:

• SDG 1 No Poverty
• SDG 5 Gender Equality
• SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
• SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Legal Name: International Justice Mission Hong Kong Limited

General Enquiry Email Address: contacthk@ijm.org

General Enquiry Phone Number: 31903625

Correspondence Address: P.O. Box 33086, Sheung Wan Post Office, Hong Kong

NESS is a youth-led organization that advances the local climate movement by raising awareness, building capacity, and connecting youth with stakeholders. Through intergenerational collaboration, NESS curates conferences and workshops to equip youth with climate action knowledge and skills. Besides climate education, NESS focuses on green jobs to bridge the gap between businesses and youth.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• To bridge the current gap between sustainability youth talents and businesses in the arising green job market
• To empower more youth to take climate actions from their respective backgrounds or professions
• To establish more intergenerational collaboration and partnership for meaningful youth participation in climate actions and initiatives

New Impact Society is the sustainable finance educational upskilling platform of the Sustainable Finance Initiative. Built by practitioners for practitioners, our courses are built for busy professionals. Learn on the go or in digital and hybrid formats: New Impact Society is the go-to platform for sustainable finance upskilling. Join us for sustainable finance career focused events and join our vibrant community! newimpactsociety.com 

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

Upskill more professionals into sustainable finance careers, help professionals find #careersthatmatter and spread awareness about the growing field of sustainable finance!

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong

New Impact Society’s course “Essentials in Sustainable Finance” is pleased to be included among the HK Government’s list of reimbursable courses for market participants. Receive government subsidies between 80-100% for sustainable finance upskilling! Learn more today: https://www.newimpactsociety.com/essentials-in-sustainable-finance

The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (NZCCHK) was founded on 4 January 1982 to promote the New Zealand economic presence in Hong Kong. Since then the continued increases in capital and trade flows between New Zealand, Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China have been factors in the Chamber’s activities. NZCCHK is a not-for-profit organisation.

General Enquiry Email Address: exec.officer@nzcchk.com

The Romanian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a dynamic force that serves as a networking platform for the Romanian community and its interests in Hong Kong and, in particular, to create, advance and promote relations between Romania and Hong Kong.

Product, Services & Solutions

• Charity/NGO

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help its members connect with customers and other businesses in Hong Kong and with Spain. Our goal is to help connect our members to improve their business and their public image. The Chamber organizes activities that are designed to expand the member’s network and add value through community knowledge sharing and business events.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• 100% happy employees
• Transform towards a net zero company
• Assist our members in their own transformation to sustainability
• Key focus on ESG policies for the Chamber and its members

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong promotes Swedish business in Hong Kong. We build networks among corporations of all sizes within Hong Kong and Sweden. Our organization operates by four Swedish values; Open, Caring, Innovative, and Sustainable. With Swedish companies globally being identified as sustainable, it comes natural for us to support and drive the sustainable development, change, and impact in Hong Kong.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong

We have a dedicated sustainability committee, consisting of company leaders and individual members, working actively with sustainable development and how it can affect Hong Kong by e.g. releasing regular position papers on key matters.

In the position paper from October 2020, we covered Swedish companies ability to facilitate and support a green recovery in Hong Kong with specific policy advice regarding: Energy Transition and Decarbonization, Transportation, Recycling and Waste Management, Plastic Waste, the Financial Sector and the Tourism Sector.

This year, a new position paper will be released on the fact that sustainable development should be given top priority in Hong Kong. The paper’s four focus areas are Business and Government Collaboration, Rapid Decarbonization, Green Buildings and Green Transition of Hong Kong’s Food System.

Furthermore, through a strategic partnership with the Consulate General of Sweden and the Business Environment Council (BEC), the sustainability committee co-hosted a seminar called “Pioneering the green transition”. Among other things, industry leaders shared insights into how Sweden has worked to create concrete roadmaps for their green transition in 22 different industry sectors and how it relates to Hong Kong’s latest Climate Action Plan. Looking ahead, another seminar is scheduled together with BEC for June 17.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AustCham Hong Kong) was incorporated in 1987 to promote Australian business interests by providing ongoing business development and networking opportunities. AustCham HK has over 900 members, who are representatives of more than 230 Australian, international, and local companies within the Hong Kong business community.

The Consulate General of Sweden is the official representation of Sweden in Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. The Consulate General promotes Sweden and Swedish interests, as well as cooperation, trade and exchanges between Sweden and Hong Kong and Sweden and Macau. It also provides consular services and support to Swedish citizens.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Sweden is fossil-free and climate-neutral by 2045

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1991, is an independent international business association, representing Dutch or Dutch-related companies of all sizes and individuals that have a stake in developing trade in, with, or through Hong Kong. It is a member-driven, not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation of business people, and sustains itself through membership subscriptions, advertisements and events.

The Chamber has over 170 companies as member ranging from global market leading multinationals, SMEs and startups.

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong has been serving the interests of the French and international business community in Hong Kong for over 35 years.

We help companies set up and expand in Hong Kong while driving closer engagement between the French and local business communities.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Macao is a non-profit organisation established in March 1997 and serves as a common platform for Italian and International Members to interact with each other, attend events, receive assistance, and maximise opportunities to gain exposure and establish new business connections.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Through the help of the Green & Circular Economy Committee, we aim to map initiatives that can generate business opportunities, share knowledge, and educate members and non-members about adopting sustainable principles in their business models.
• The Committee aims at challenging businesses and providing initiatives to rethink and grasp business opportunities in Hong Kong. In various industries such as finance, F&B, and fashion. The three main pillars are: Create Value for Chamber’s Members, Export Italian Know-How, and Leverage the Institutional Dialogue.

General Enquiry Email Address: icc@icc.org.hk

NorCham HK was established in 1984 and is a platform for Norwegian companies in Hong Kong, or also for representatives of local companies which have links to Norway or take an interest in Norway, as well as individuals.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

To arrange for the exchange of information and experience between members of The Chamber, which includes sharing sustainable practices.

To contribute to the enhancement of the image of Norway as a global leader in sustainability in Hong Kong; and promote commercial exchange between Norway and Hong Kong.

The Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SCCHK) connects Swiss businesses, advocates their interests, and facilitates networking. It collaborates with the International Business Committee, hosts informative events with prominent speakers, and supports Swiss nationals in HKSAR, enhancing opportunities within the community.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Certified Sustainability: Introduce a recognition program for members championing sustainability in Hong Kong’s business landscape.
• Green Events: Implement eco-friendly practices in chamber events across Hong Kong, minimising waste and carbon footprint.
• Sustainability Series: Launch quarterly leadership sessions, enlightening members about sustainable business trends in the context of Hong Kong.
• Youth Engagement: Collaborate with education institutions to heighten awareness of sustainability among Hong Kong’s youth through dedicated programs.

Products, Services & Solutions;

• Charity/NGO

Time Auction is a charity that advocates volunteerism. We encourage volunteering with inspiring experiences, while connecting skilled-volunteers with NGOs. By volunteering at any nonprofits, one can earn unique access to their passions — from learning to cook to creative workshops. Our platform also matches professionals who want to volunteer their talent with nonprofits that need those skills.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

• Increase Volunteerism:
  Boost the total volunteer hours contributed via Time Auction and other nonprofits, nurturing a culture of active social contribution in the community.
• Promote Skills-Based Volunteering Culture in Hong Kong:
  Launch initiatives and campaigns to enhance awareness and participation in skills-based volunteering, fostering a sustainable ecosystem of shared resources and talent.
• Expand Partnerships with NGOs:
  Endeavor to grow the network of partner NGOs, facilitating a wider variety of volunteer opportunities and enabling a broader impact on diverse societal needs and sustainable development goals.
• Expand Partnerships with Corporates on ESG Goals:
  Cultivate more partnerships with corporate organizations, aligning with their ESG goals and encouraging employees to volunteer their skills, thereby increasing Time Auction’s impact on societal wellbeing and sustainable development.

Products, Services & Solutions

• Charity/NGO
• ESG Reporting/Consultancy

Established in 1961, HK2A is a non-profit organization formed by a volunteer group of dedicated advertisers and advertising professionals aiming to promote higher professional standards and ethics through events such as advertising conferences, seminars and study tours. With a strong commitment to sustainability, HK2A aims to drive positive change and foster a culture of sustainability in advertis

General Enquiry Email Address: info@hk2a.com

WWF-Hong Kong is working to transform Hong Kong into Asia’s most sustainable city through action: we work to mitigate the looming effects of climate change, we promote nature conservation and environmentally responsible consumption, and we put our hearts into educating people about beauty, fragility and complexity of our natural world.

EDigest, one of Hong Kong’ leading financial platforms, has always stayed close to the global finance market, providing instant, accurate and precise insights on finance news.

We recognise the importance of sustainable development and strive to build a strategy network for ESG companies and entrepreneurs, sharing insight, best practices on ESG and working together to protect the earth.

Our initiative in accelerating sustainable development in Hong Kong:

We will launch a dedicated ESG program《集合吧！ESG前進艦隊》to create and achieve a more sustainable future together with the society. The program will feature companies and leaders on their experiences, learnings and insights in incorporating ESG in their business, and also cover the latest news and policy in sustainable development.

Established in 1998, BCI Central was founded to create efficiencies and enhance transparency in the intrinsically complex construction industry. Our software solutions and related services achieve this while simultaneously enabling our clients to identify sales opportunities, make informed decisions and connect with key target markets.

Generation T is a community and media platform for the Leaders of Tomorrow shaping Asia’s future. Through inspirational content and curated events, we celebrate the drive and disruptive spirit of entrepreneurs and creatives across the region.
We focus on the most innovative people and ideas in entrepreneurship, technology, culture, social impact and well-being. We believe that we are what we do.

Illuminem is the leading source of sustainability news and the compass to guide the world into a collaboratively green vision, offering the most effective, updated and comprehensive access to energy & sustainability information. In a world where information is key, we act to transform each of our readers into leaders creating a more sustainable tomorrow.

Nikkei Asia brings you news and insights on the region’s most influential companies, and comprehensive coverage of business, economy, technology, markets, politics and trends – all from a uniquely Asian perspective.

Solutions Showcase:

• PR/Marketing/Comms

PR Newswire, a Cision Ltd. company, is a leading global provider of news distribution and earned media software and services.  In conjunction with Cision’s cloud-based communications product suite, PR Newswire’s services enable marketers, corporate communicators, and investor relations officers to identify key influencers, engage target audiences, craft and distribute strategic content, and measure meaningful impact.

Headquartered in Hong Kong and with correspondents across the region, RetailinAsia.com was founded in 2010 as Asia’s pioneer free news website, dedicated to covering the Asian retail industry.

Products, Services & Solutions

• PR/Marketing/Comms

General Enquiry Email Address: advertising@retailinasia.com

ROF Media creates quality, customised media for a broad range of leading companies, associations and a readership of professionals in the development community, with a prime focus on the architecture, building, design and property sectors. We provide quality media solutions for our clients’ tailor-made marketing and communications, advertising packages, printed and online.

Our sustainability goals for 2023:

Promote online publication and reduce paper use.

General Enquiry Email Address: media@rofmedia.com

TMS is a digital news and media company based in Hong Kong.

Our aim is to make it easier for the younger generations to understand and connect with the world.

Sustainability is a major editorial focus as our planet continues reckoning with the climate crisis at hand. We educate our audience on sustainability and spotlight innovative local startups and entrepreneurs in Hong Kong combatting it.

Paradigm Consulting celebrates nine years of supporting clients with their stakeholder communications, from content to advisory, reputation management to training, and corporate positioning to sustainability counsel. Paradigm has its headquarters in Hong Kong and a growing presence in Shanghai, Singapore and London.

Products, Services & Solutions:

• PR/Marketing/Comms