Navigating Hong Kong's Net Zero Transition - Panel Discussion Chaired by Professor Christine Loh (HKUST Institute for the Environment), the panel brought together perspectives from investor relations (Dr. Eva Chan, HKIRA), independent climate tech adviser (Mr. Derek Ip, CFA), sustainable finance (Ms Serena Mak, Institutional Banking Group, DBS Hong Kong) and the organiser (Mr. Steven Choi, Green Council) to explain how the Net Zero Awards for Excellence differs from conventio

HONG KONG, 20 July 2026 — The Green Council announced the official launch of the “Net Zero Assessment Framework” and “Net Zero Awards for Excellence (NZAfE) 2026”, Hong Kong's pioneering independent awards programme dedicated to assessing the credibility, governance, and quality of corporate net-zero commitments last Friday (17 July 2026). Applications open today and will close in mid-December 2026. The Launch Ceremony, held at The Rotunda, Exchange Square in Central, broug

In support of Hong Kong's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, companies across the city have formulated and implemented net-zero strategies. Until now, there has been no independent, locally calibrated benchmark to assess the credibility of these efforts. On 17 July, Green Council will launch the Net Zero Awards for Excellence (NZAfE) 2026 — Hong Kong's pioneering independent awards programme assessing the credibility of corporate net-zero strategies in Hong Kong. 🔹 Sector-sp