Financing the Transition to Net Zero

Jenny serves as the Deputy Secretary General of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), where she leads strategic multi-stakeholder engagement across its diverse membership of over 160 institutional firms, encompassing the private and public sectors, regulators and government entities.

Her efforts are focused on advancing Hong Kong’s position as a leading sustainable financial and green tech center. Jenny contributes to the capacity building, data analytics and transition planning workstreams of the Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance under Hong Kong’s Cross Agency Steering Group (CASG), as well as initiatives with the UN-led Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S), and as co-convenor for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). Additionally, she serves on the advisory panel for Hong Kong’s Green and Sustainable Fintech Proof-of-Concept Funding Support Scheme, and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Industry panel for Hong Kong Green Fintech Map.

Following a two-decade career in investment banking, Jenny transitioned her expertise into sustainability, driven by a desire to create positive impact. She co-founded Development Finance Asia, a platform which provides innovative financial solutions to the Global South, and worked as a Consultant responsible for managing Mercer’s Fortune 500 Multinational clients based in Hong Kong, prior to joining HKGFA. Jenny is a life-long learner, dedicated to fostering a sustainable ecosystem, that integrates finance, technology, nature and biodiversity. She holds certifications from the CFA Institute in Climate Risk, Valuation and Investing, CFA Sustainability Investing, and MIT Sloan Management in Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy.

Jenny’s professional background includes regional roles at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan, where she specialized in equity derivatives and prime brokerage, assisting alternative asset managers in scaling their business, raising capital and accessing financing. She has lived in London, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2025:

Increased collaboration across private and public sector
Align, amplify and synergise HKGFA’s sustainability-related initiatives with members, partners regionally and globally to drive greater impact on climate mitigation, adaption and resilience efforts in Asia.

Yasmine has 18 years of international banking experience. Her team spreads across HK, Singapore and Sydney, focusing on origination and structuring of sustainable financing solutions, as well as on supporting its clients to accelerate the development of innovative solutions and new business models that deliver positive impact.
Yasmine is also Co-Chair of the Green & Sustainable Loan Committee of APLMA as as well as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Finance Working Group of the EuroCham in Hong Kong

Mark Lam is the Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Sustainability. He is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with stakeholders across the investment community, as well as the development and implementation of the Group’s sustainability strategy.

Prior to his current role, Mr Lam served as a Senior Corporate Finance Manager, where he supported the development of Group-wide strategies, including investment evaluations and board reporting. Before joining Hongkong Land, he was a Director at KPMG’s Deal Advisory practice, advising investors on cross-border transactions across the region.

Mr Lam is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of British Columbia.

Anthony Tse is Head of Corporate Banking at UOB Hong Kong overseeing the Bank’s corporate banking business and strategy. Tse is responsible for the client relationship management for large corporates in Hong Kong. Tse joined UOB Hong Kong in 2013. He has more than 15 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, in particular syndicated lending and corporate banking businesses. Tse holds a Bachelor of Physics from The University of Hong Kong.

My Sustainability Goals for 2023:

As part of the efforts to help customers play their part in green transition, I will provide innovative solutions and simplify access to sustainable financing that help businesses grow responsibly.

Mr. Dennis Wu has nearly 30 years of experience in the financial industry and 10 years of experience in sustainable development. He mainly focuses on green and healthy buildings, environmental consultancy and sustainability advisory. Currently, Mr. Wu is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of AEC Group, Founding President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Co-Chair of Green and Sustainable Private Equity Working Group under Hong Kong Green Finance Association, Co-Chair of Hong Kong Private Equity Finance Association, a member of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Working Group, and a Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) member.

Mr. Wu is also the Founder and CEO of AEC Capital Group focusing on sustainable finance, real estate and investment management. He is currently serving as a member of Environment and Sustainability Committee under Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, a co-opted member of Infrastructure Rating System Committee of Hong Kong Green Building Council and a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. He is also a Co-Chair of Green and Sustainable Private Equity Working Group under Hong Kong Green Finance Association and a Co-Chair of Hong Kong Private Equity Finance Association. Outside Hong Kong, he contributes to Net Zero Readiness Framework development as WorldGBC Asia Pacific Net Zero Collaborator.

My Sustainability Goals for 2024:

Embracing Sustainability in Hong Kong

I am passionate about driving sustainability efforts in Hong Kong. My aspiration is to see the city transition towards net-zero carbon generation, leveraging the benefits of green financing, green technology, climate technology, and carbon technology.

Digitizing the ESG Discipline

The digitization of the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) discipline is undoubtedly the future direction. As we seek ways to preserve our environment and secure a sustainable future, this shift is crucial.

Harnessing AI & ChatGPT for ESG Data Analytics

To promote knowledge sharing in ESG big data technology, analysis management, and crisis management, I propose a Carbon, ESG, and Sustainability-AI & ChatGPT Big Data Analytic Platform solution. This platform will enhance carbon neutrality ratings among target stakeholders in the business community, aligning with the growing trends in AI and ChatGPT-powered big data analytics.