GREEN TECHNOLOGY

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

Sustainability

Solar prospects shine bright

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

Sustainability

Building a better tomorrow

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

Sustainability

Dining takes a sustainable direction

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

HKTDC Updates

Road to net zero

28 November 2022

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are seen as more than moral imperatives for businesses. They are also essential considerations for investors considering fund allocation across portfolios. This webinar will focus on techniques for evaluating sustainable commercial practices and duly rewarding such environmentally responsible behaviour as a means of promoting a low-carbon business ecosystem. More

Sustainability

Slowing the fast-fashion impact

17 June 2022

The rise of so-called “fast fashion” over the past two decades enabled consumers to buy a wider range of clothes at low prices, rapidly boosting the fashion industry worldwide – but the fast fashion trend has led to a string of environmental and sustainability concerns. More

Market Opportunities

Waste wood brings green harvest

20 April 2022

As any geologist can tell you, fossil fuels are the remains of long-gone plants and animals, many of them predating the denizens of Jurassic Park. This raises an obvious question – since we now discard huge amounts of plant and animal waste, could we not use such material to displace fossil fuels as sources of energy as well as products such as plastics and flavourants? More

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Green Building Developments and Opportunities: Singapore

18 May 2020

Singapore is at the forefront of green building development in ASEAN. The country has been a pioneer in setting building environmental standards and certification schemes. Given its leading position in ASEAN green building development, Singapore could be a stepping stone for Hong Kong SMEs looking to venture into the ASEAN market. More

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Green Building Developments and Opportunities: Malaysia

04 May 2020

Green building practices are becoming increasingly popular in Malaysia because of the benefits of lower energy costs and higher-quality indoor environments. Property developers and building owners are increasingly beginning to look for energy efficient solutions, encouraged by fiscal incentives. This represents a good opportunity for Hong Kong’s green technology companies and services providers. More

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Green Building in ASEAN: The Opportunities for Hong Kong

24 April 2020

Green building practice becomes more widely recognised across key ASEAN countries, thanks to rising environmental awareness, as well as incentives to save energy and resources. Hong Kong companies in the construction and building sector may tap the growing potential by introducing new green technologies and providing eco-friendly solutions. More

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