Driven by growing awareness of global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion and social inequality – the steady progression of sustainable finance has been significant worldwide. HKEX’s multi-faceted role necessitates our proactive support for financial markets that contribute to sustainable economic development, climate action and social responsibility.
Promoting corporate governance and ESG stewardships
As a market regulator, we support our listed issuers on their sustainability journeys by providing clear standards, frameworks and guidance for ESG disclosure, application and implementation. To promote good corporate governance standards and ESG transparency, we continuously review and enhance our reporting framework to ensure that it remains fit for purpose and aligns with stakeholders’ expectations and latest market developments. Continuously educating and informing our key stakeholders is just as important as market regulation for a sustainable and robust market. To that end, we provide the following resources hub for listed companies and market practitioners to stay up to date with the latest developments and acquire new skills.
Facilitating capital flow for sustainable finance transition
As an exchange operator, we endeavour to connecting capital with sustainability-related opportunities. From facilitating green and social product listings to developing voluntary carbon markets, we offer platforms and channels that provide transparency on green and social products and credentials, and that create access to sustainable investment opportunities.
Launched in October 2022, HKEX's
Core Climate is currently the only carbon marketplace that offers Hong Kong Dollar and Renminbi settlement for the trading of international voluntary carbon credits. The platform provides best-in-class market infrastructure and effective, transparent and certified carbon credits and instruments that corporates and investors can use to deliver on their commitment to net zero. All carbon credits generated by projects listed on Core Climate are issued under international standards, such as Verified Carbon Standard under VERRA.
Our multi-asset sustainable investment product platform,
STAGE, is a central hub for data and information on sustainable and green finance products. It supports the sustainable finance ecosystem in Asia by providing greater transparency, increased access to resources and growing opportunities.
Enhancing financial literacy in our markets
Financial literacy is a critical component of our strategy and we are committed to ensuring that our stakeholders are fully aware of the benefits and risks associated with financial products and market developments. We use our expertise and resources, leverage partnerships and advocate to empower others with the necessary information to make informed investment decisions for the prosperity of all. The HKEX Market website serves as an effective platform to share educational and regulatory information with the public, such as financial products information, investor educational videos, thought leadership articles and reports, helping people to understand the foundations of securities and derivatives markets.