Sustainable Finance & Supply Chains Theatre
Catalysing Net Zero Pathways with Green Technology
Day 1 : 14:45 – 15:35
Bridging the sustainable finance gap between addressing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) challenges, and adopting green technology at scale and pace is essential for Asia to effectively achieve its climate targets and transition to low-carbon economies. How can financing be secured to enable early adoption? What is the role of private finance, and what are the opportunities for start-ups?
The panel will discuss how green technologies have been successfully integrated, and scaled to generate a positive impact and profit with real case studies.
Learnings
- What kind of insights can we explore in the Green Fintech and Green Tech landscapes, as well as what initiatives are aimed at promoting the adoption of green technology?
- What opportunities and challenges are associated with financing emerging green technology and innovation?
- What application of technology solutions in investment, business operations decision-making, and risk management to drive performance are there?
Post-event Actions
- Creating a vibrant green ecosystem in Hong Kong.
- Enhancing transparency and facilitating access to private sector financing for green fintech and green tech firms to scale and for corporates to adopt.
Speakers
Moderator
Jenny Lee
Deputy Secretary General
Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Jenny Lee
Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Deputy Secretary General
Jenny is the Deputy Secretary General for Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), primarily responsible for leading strategic multi-stakeholder engagement across its diverse 160 institutional member firms, private and public sector, regulator and government to advance Hong Kong’s position as a leading sustainable financial and green tech center. Jenny contributes to the CASG Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance capacity building and data analytics workstreams, AIGCC, FC4S, Partnership of Biodiversity and The Finance, and co-developed the HKGFA – HKUST and HKGFA-HKFSI Certificate in Sustainable Finance.
Jenny left a two-decade career in investment banking and consulting to pursue her desire to make a positive impact, shifting the focus of her business and finance experience into sustainability. She co-founded Development Finance Asia and is a life-long learner and passionate about creating a green and sustainable ecosystem, inclusive of finance, ESG and technology.
Jenny previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan in equity derivatives and prime brokerage, working with alternative asset managers to grow their business, raise capital and access financing. She has lived in London, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong.
My Sustainability Goals for 2024:
- Support industry capacity-building efforts to develop and implement transparent, credible science-based transition plans, leveraging emerging green technologies and green fintech solutions and innovations.
- Promote industry collaboration and engagement to better understand nature, biodiversity, and their impact on businesses and the economy.
Supported by
Hong Kong Green Finance Association
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.
