SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability

A Hong Kong biotech start-up’s solutions rebalancing the microbiomes all of us carry can unlock regenerative superpowers.

28 March 2023

Every one of us is a mobile ecosystem, full of microbes such as bacteria, fungi and protozoa, most of which are beneficial and work to keep their host organism healthy.More

Topics: Medical & Healthcare Services, Hong Kong, medical services, start-ups

Financing journey to net zero

In terms of population and economy, Hong Kong and Ireland are the same size but took very different paths – both now aim for destination net zero by 2050.

23 March 2023

Ireland was historically a farming country, and agriculture remains an important industry there though financial services, especially fintech, have since come to the fore. Conversely Hong Kong went from trade to manufacturing before becoming a global financial services centre.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, Western Europe, Environmental Conservation, green energy

Bringing a world of health home

A Hong Kong health-food distributor gears up to bring fresh organic products from near and far into Mainland China.

21 February 2023

Mainland China presents massive domestic sales opportunities. The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) led Hong Kong companies to participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai last year and helped Hong Kong companies find partners to introduce organic and healthy foods from countries along the Belt and Road to the mainland market.More

Topics: Health & Beauty, Food & Beverages, Hong Kong, Mainland China, health, food

SMEs target carbon tally

Reducing carbon dioxide emissions has broad support, but turning words into action can be challenging for SMEs.

20 January 2023

Governments around the world have announced commitments and deadlines for achieving net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. Enterprises must keep pace with the times and adapt to a low-carbon business ecosystem. Businesses worldwide are adopting environment, social and corporate governance (ESG) policies, and investors need to take these issues into account when allocating funds.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, green energy, green products

Elephantine task for financiers

Industry leaders discussing the cost of curbing climate change emissions come up with eye-watering numbers and stress the importance of standards.

12 January 2023

“Elephants can be eaten in small pieces” is a saying that comes to mind, when faced with the task of moving Mainland China’s economy on to sustainable footing and achieving the stated goal of net-zero by 2060.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Finance & Investment, Hong Kong, Green Finance, financial services

AFF launches green finance year

As the leading annual event returns to physical format, sustainability features strongly on the agenda, reflecting the importance the financial world places on the issue.

09 January 2023

As a leading international financial hub Hong Kong keeps abreast of developments in the financial universe, and green finance has moved firmly into the spotlight.More

Topics: Finance & Investment, Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, Green Finance, FEATUREDT

Green innovators stream in

Renewable energy stole the limelight at this year’s Eco Expo Asia in Hong Kong, as economies strive for carbon neutrality.

21 December 2022

The global energy crisis and concerns over climate change have been concentrating minds on green transport – all the more so in Hong Kong where the clock is ticking on fossil-fuel driven cars, which will need to be off the road within 13 years.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, green technology, Green transport

Solar prospects shine bright

Power derived from sunshine and hydrogen moved up the agenda at the recent COP27 summit, boosting the outlook for equipment exporters.

12 December 2022

The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was held at the appropriate venue of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, an extremely sunny resort at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, green technology, green energy

Building a better tomorrow

A go-to solutions platform that accelerates techstyle and agrifood innovations for sustainability and social impact has partnered with Fashion Hong Kong to support Hong Kong fashion designers.

03 December 2022

Food and fashion fulfil people’s fundamental needs – something that’s recognised by Hong Kong-based innovation platform The Mills Fabrica, which is focused on cultivating start-ups engaged in these two fields.More

Topics: Environmental Protection, Garments, Textiles & Accessories, Hong Kong, Western Europe, green technology, fashion

Dining takes a sustainable direction

As the ban on throwaway plastic in Hong Kong restaurants looms, a producer of compostable utensils is eyeing a burgeoning market.

28 November 2022

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s commitment to bring forward the ban on in-house single-use plastic tableware and plastic foam food containers to the final quarter of next year is good news for the environment. It also presents plentiful opportunities for companies and start-ups offering sustainable alternatives.More

Topics: Food & Beverages, Environmental Protection, Hong Kong, green technology, food

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