SUSTAINABILITY

21 September 2022

Digital transformation and a shift to sustainable operations are developments that are impacting most industries across the world – and fashion is no exception. This was amply demonstrated at the 2022 edition of Asia’s premier fashion event, CENTRESTAGE. More

Sustainability

SMEs take a greener path

07 September 2022

The COVID‑19 pandemic resulted in huge disruptions to the global supply chain, leading many businesses – including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the world economy – to recalibrate their strategies and shift to a more sustainable approach. More

Entrepreneurship

Biodegradable mask heralds greener future

02 September 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of surgical masks have been discarded every day in Hong Kong, putting a heavy burden on landfills and potentially posing a threat to the marine ecology. More

Entrepreneurship

Paper product company puts ESG first

31 August 2022

This story is a part of the Hong Kong Means Business “Powered by HSBC – Bridging the GBA” series. More

Entrepreneurship

Spring water finds new outlet

30 August 2022

New Zealand is known as the world’s “last pure land” . In addition to beautiful scenery with mountains, lakes, glaciers and fjords, the islands also offer the purest pollution-free spring water. More

Entrepreneurship

Redefining the meaning of salad

12 August 2022

Fresh vegetable and fruit salads are rich in nutrients, but the taste can be bland and the grass-like flavour of some salad leaves is not acceptable to everyone. More

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Hong Kong Toy Story: Delivering Playtime Sustainability

10 August 2022

Massive in terms of both the size of its market and its environmental footprint, the toy industry is far from synonymous with sustainability. Two Hong Kong mothers, however, believe their innovative toy library platform could help bolster the sector’s green credentials. More

Entrepreneurship

A new play on pork

10 August 2022

As the shift to vegetarian diets becomes more deeply rooted in Hong Kong, local start-ups are seizing the opportunity to develop new food technologies. Hong Kong start-up Good Food Technologies has developed a plant-based pork substitute made from konjac (a root vegetable widely cultivated in Asia), coconut oil and soyabeans. The firm's first round of financing attracted HK$12 million (US$1.53 million) which will be used to build new production facilities, develop retail capabilities and grow beyond Hong Kong. More

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Sustainable Sourcing: A Chilean Perspective

27 July 2022

With decades of experience in both sourcing and supply chains, Hong Kong has all the elements it needs to continue as a world-class global sourcing hub in the more agile, innovative and sustainable era ahead. This article looks at how one leading Latin American retail conglomerate is using Hong Kong as a regional hub to manage its sourcing activities all across Asia. More

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Delivering Sustainability: Going the Extra Mile

13 July 2022

Footwear manufacturing suffers from a bad reputation, seen by many as polluting and exploitative. By contrast, a Hong Kong-based is on a mission to “offer simple, high quality, sustainable and ethical sneakers”, using recycled materials and supporting fair labour practices. More

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