Green Shipping – Beyond the Panacea of Green Fuels
Day 2 : 14:05 – 14:55
The latest IMO framework encourages the maritime industry to switch to alternative fuels however it remains agnostic on which zero and near zero emissions (NZN) fuel type should be promoted. While the discussions on which NZN fuels will emerge as the preferred choice, this panel will explore some of the efforts and opportunities within the industry to reach net zero outside of the fuel debate.
Learnings
- Whare are the maritime environmental protection technologies/solutions?
- Explore the potential of carbon capture technologies.
- How can businesses work together to develop Hong Kong’s port community system?
Post-event Actions
- Increased investment in technologies to support increased efficiencies in the maritime industry.
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.
Our organisation’s sustainability goals for 2025
HKGFA’s key activities are organised through five working groups, namely Banking – Financing the Transition, Product Innovation and Solutions, Sustainability-related Disclosures, Policy and Standards, Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance, and Real Estate. Currently, the Association has over 160 members that include but are not limited to financial institutions, companies, market service providers and other key stakeholders.