Our Path to Net Zero
Tackling climate change is one of the most pressing tasks of our time. While a growing number of government leaders and corporates have announced net-zero targets, these will only be achieved with the business and finance sectors, and individual citizens, all playing their part in driving this low-carbon transition. As an international exchange operator, market regulator and a public company, we see ourselves as a change agent and seek to lead by example, promoting sustainability across our business, operations and markets.
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Launching Core Climate – a new carbon marketplace
In 2022, we were delighted to announce the launch of Core Climate – our new international carbon marketplace that seeks to connect capital with climate-related products and opportunities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia and beyond. Core Climate facilitates effective, transparent and standardised trading of carbon credits and instruments to support the global transition to net zero, allowing market participants to source, purchase, settle and retire voluntary carbon credits generated by respected quality, internationally-certified carbon projects. The launch of Core Climate demonstrates HKEX’s commitment to building an integrated ecosystem and international carbon market in Hong Kong, with the aim of providing a one-stop solution for trading, custody and settlement.
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Our ban on single-gender boards comes into effect
As a market regulator, we continued to enhance our regulatory framework with an important rule coming into effect on 1 July 2022 – our amendment to our Corporate Governance Code in which we banned single-gender boards for all new IPO applicants with all existing issuers set to follow suit by 2024. To support this new policy and improve transparency around board diversity, we introduced a new “Board Diversity & Inclusion in Focus” repository, providing information on the age, gender and tenure profile of listed issuers’ board of directors. Through ESG Academy, we hosted a webinar on corporate cultures and board diversity to help issuers meet the new requirements.
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Introducing our first HKEX Global Wellness Challenge
As a purpose-drive organisation, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people. In 2022, we ran our first HKEX Global Wellness Challenge – asking employees to run, swim, cycle and walk in the name of physical and mental well-being wherever they were. Our collective goal was to go around the world two times in two months – approximately 80,000 km – and support our charity partners in the process. The uptake and the results of the Challenge far surpassed our expectations. Collectively, we exceeded our original target and circumnavigated the globe nearly four times. We also donated more than HK$400,000 to charities in Hong Kong and London to support their work in promoting mental health.
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Hosting our inaugural HKEX Impact Summit
Corporates and social sector organisations are both taking on new roles, applying their strengths in new ways and forming new types of partnerships. In 2022, we hosted our inaugural HKEX Impact Summit, providing them with a unique platform to connect and share their insights on promoting corporate philanthropy, as well as fostering stronger bonds between businesses and society. The event gathered more than 300 participants, exploring a broad range of topics on philanthropy trends, new models of NGO governance and projects that exemplify the creation of shared values. Social enterprises were invited to demonstrate their innovative solutions to solving common social issues at our Connect Hall.
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