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HKPC Announces “Carbon Neutrality Progress and Challenges Industry Survey” Results
Updated at : 02/04/2024 03:28
(Hong Kong, 16 March 2023) The HKSAR Government is committed to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. It has proposed forward-looking and targeted decarbonisation strategies in the “Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050”, and strives to encourage the whole community’s participation, with corporate involvement playing a crucial role in achieving this goal. The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), in collaboration with the School of Energy and Environment of the City University of Hong Kong, surveyed the corporate awareness of carbon neutrality, current carbon reduction efforts and challenges faced by the commercial & industry and building related sectors, including both large corporations/organisations, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The results showed that most corporations/organisations surveyed supported the government’s implementation of decarbonisation policies but lacked professional knowledge of carbon neutrality, with less than 20% having set specific decarbonisation goals. Additionally, obstacles such as high financial capital costs in implementing low-carbon transformation and a lack of demand made decarbonisation difficult.
The survey was conducted between October and December last year and received 122 responses, 49% of which were from large corporations/organisations, and 51% were from SMEs. Regarding the corporate awareness of carbon neutrality, 72% indicated that they were not familiar with the concept and lacked awareness of the “Hong Kong Climate Action Plan 2050” and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Regarding carbon emissions calculations, 66% had yet to conduct carbon audits and regularly assess their greenhouse gas emissions. As for carbon reduction progress, 81% had not completely set targets for achieving carbon neutrality. Among the remaining 19% that had set targets, less than half had referenced international standards (43%) or covered greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain (48%) when setting their targets. The above data shows significant room for improvement for corporations/organisations in terms of professional knowledge, as well as setting carbon reduction targets and plans.
The survey also summarised the factors that affect corporations/organisations in setting carbon neutrality targets and implementing carbon reduction measures. 90% believe that improving brand image, reputation and competitiveness are the main reasons for setting targets, followed by regulatory requirements (48%) and meeting customer demands (44%). The remaining corporations/organisations that have not set targets are hindered by a lack of external support (76%) and relevance to their business operations (73%), and insufficient awareness or knowledge (71%). Meanwhile, although 88% would implement carbon neutrality-related measures due to requests or encouragement from business partners, approximately 45% believe that they lack sufficient resources or governance structures to implement carbon reduction measures. The survey then identified the three major challenges they face in moving towards carbon neutrality, with over 60% indicating that “higher financial capital requirements”, “lack of price incentives to change current operating models”, and “lack of consumer and customer demand” are all obstacles to their carbon reduction efforts.
In addition, through the survey, HKPC also gained an understanding of the needs of corporations/organisations in achieving carbon neutrality, which can be mainly classified into “financial/funding support” (78%) and “technical support”. The latter includes carbon neutrality assessment tools (62%), training (54%), consultancy services (52%), and green technologies (49%).
HKPC understands the needs of industries and is committed to providing the necessary support to assist corporations/organisations in formulating practical emission reduction strategies and measures, and working together to prepare for achieving carbon neutrality. Mr Yonghai DU, General Manager of the Green Living and Innovation Division of HKPC, said, “HKPC is actively developing comprehensive carbon assessment tools to help different industries understand their greenhouse gas emissions and set appropriate carbon reduction targets. At the same time, we will provide more capacity building and related consultancy services, and continue to put effort into research and development (R&D), and incentivise the application of more low-carbon technologies in different industries to promote accelerated low-carbon transformation. We will also continue to be a close partner of industries, supporting enterprises in R&D, technology, and matching appropriate funding programmes to help all sectors keep up with the trend of carbon neutrality.”
Professor Michael LEUNG, Associate Provost (Academic Affairs) & Professor of The School of Energy and Environment of the City University of Hong Kong, said, “I am pleased to have collaborated with HKPC on this survey, which has reference value and provides substantive data reflecting the real needs of industries in the current trend of carbon neutrality. This will help the government, universities, and related institutions to respond and provide support, enabling industries to be well-prepared to meet new challenges and achieve carbon neutrality.”
To help the industries stay up-to-date on the latest market trends and technologies related to carbon neutrality, HKPC will hold the “Carbon Neutrality Seminar Series - Innovation Towards ESG Excellence” next Monday. It will join forces with representatives from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Swire Pacific Limited, MTR Corporation Limited, and the Global Trade Association to share and exchange innovative ESG ideas and practices. Industry professionals are welcome to register online via the registration link and can also visit the website or call 2788 6588 for more information.
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RTHK: SMEs urged to boost their awareness of ESG"
13/06/2025 04:33
The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Wednesday said small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to be more aware of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards used to evaluate a company's sustainability.
The council's chief technology officer, Dr Lawrence Cheung, said some SMEs neglect the social and governance aspects of ESG.
"Even for the environmental side, a lot of them may not know what kind of standards are available around internationally," he said.
"So a lot of them may just feel that they can just put some simple environmental measures and that would achieve a certain level of ESG."
Cheung said the council will hold personnel training courses as most SMEs lack the expertise to introduce ESG measures.
"Particularly a lot of exporters which are SMEs, more and more their buyers are demanding some sort of ESG elements in their operations," he said.
A new AI tool will also be introduced to help SMEs assess their ESG measures and compare their efforts with others in the industry.
"If they have some ESG elements particularly on the governance side, it actually gives them a lot more confidence in the eyes of investors, customers as well as the buyers," Cheung said.
Source: RTHK
匯港通訊：生產力局「ESG一站通」平台推出年半已吸引逾1200間企業」
13/06/2025 04:24
香港生產力促進局(生產力局)於2024年1月推出「ESG一站通」（ESG One)平台，透過整合評估工具、技術支援及培訓資源，為中小企業提供端到端可持續發展解決方案。配合新成立的「資源循環技術研究中心」，雙軌並行協助企業將 ESG 理念深度融入營運核心。
生產力局首席技術總監張梓昌今日透露，平台推出年半已吸引逾1200間企業，其中中小企佔比高達95%，並獲約190間機構支持。
張梓昌分析指出，當前中小企實踐 ESG 正面臨四大關鍵挑戰，分別為缺乏專業知識科技與資源、數據收集與報告困難、資金與成本壓力，以及對市場認知及曝光不足。
對此，他提出六點以全方位支持中小企的 ESG 轉型。六大核心支柱分別為 ESG 評估與藍圖規劃、數位信任與管治、專業 ESG 諮詢、綠色科技探索、資助計劃及人才培訓與商務機遇。
生產力局綠色生活與創新部總經理蔡劍虹進一步分享平台數據指出，在約1200間參與自我評估的中小企中，橫跨18個行業的企業於「商業道德」、「勞工權益」及「客戶責任」三大範疇表現突出。
其中，「商業道德」中有93%企業制定反貪腐政策，77%建立舉報人保護機制；「勞工實踐」中有91%企業設有勞動保障政策，84%提供基本員工醫療支援；「客戶責任」中亦有95%建立投訴處理系統，82%實施透明產品保固條款 。
針對中小企資源限制，張梓昌強調將採取「認知賦能」、「能力建構」、「技術落地」三階段支援策略，包括開辦 ESG 實務工作坊、提供國際標準認證培訓，以及協助企業申請綠色科技研發基金，全面降低轉型障礙。
資料來源: 匯港通訊
經濟日報：ESG｜中小企面臨4大痛點 生產力局提「企業ESG發展6式」助解困
13/06/2025 03:54
ESG（環境、社會及管治）依然是目前企業相當看重的一環，但對於資源有限的中小企來說，要做好仍有一定難度。香港生產力促進局（生產力局）最新亦指出，發現仍有不少中小企缺乏專業知識、不熟悉ESG概念，甚至不理解國際標準要求。
生產力局於2024年1月推出「ESG一站通」（ESG One），為中小企提供免費ESG線上自我評估、績效卡報告、ESG專家分析、專業諮詢、技術支援及資源共享，助企業應對可持續發展挑戰，實現綠色轉型及提升品牌價值。機構就從中發現，現時香港中小企在推動ESG方面，仍有不少痛點需要面對，包括：
1）缺乏專業知識、科技與資源，不熟悉ESG概念，加上ESG規範持續更新，難以理解國際標準如GRI、ISO 14064、SBTi、ISSB等要求；同時缺乏科技專才或方案，規劃以機械、自動化設備及人工智能等改善企業ESG表現。
2）數據收集與報告困難：規劃ESG需要大量數據支持，如碳排放、回收量、供應鏈、網絡安全等數據，中小企缺乏系統性記錄與分析能力。但缺乏第三方審核經驗，難以製作具公信力的報告。
3）資金與成本壓力：ESG轉型涉及基本投資，例如節能設備、顧問服務或報告審核等，對資源有限的中小企構成壓力。雖然有政府資助計劃，但未能善用或不熟悉申請流程。
4）市場認知與曝光不足：即使中小企已積極實踐ESG，卻缺乏有效平台向市場展示成果，難以轉化為品牌價值或商業機會。
所以，生產力局便向企業提出「ESG發展6式」，由「知識」、「技術」、「資助」、及「人才」層面，協助企業「規劃」、「實踐」及「優化」ESG表現：
- ESG評估與藍圖規劃：透過ESG One的線上自我評估及專家評核報告，企業可識別優勢與改善空間，制定針對性的ESG策略。
- 網絡信任與管治：提供網絡安全諮詢與解決方案，幫助企業強化風險管理及提升治理能力。
- 專業ESG諮詢：依據國際標準（如 GRI、ISO 14064、SBTi 等），由專家提供碳/能源管理及可持續發展規劃指導。
- 綠色科技探索：結合「資源循環技術研究中心」，支持企業研發創新且具成本效益的環保技術，協助產品商品化。
- 資助計劃：鼓勵中小企申請及善用政府資助，如「回收基金」及 「發展品牌、升級轉型及拓展內銷市場的專項基金」 等，提供免費的「一對一諮詢」服務，助力業務升級轉型、應用智慧科技方案提高競 爭力，優化企業可持續發展，提升新質生產力。
- 人才培訓與商務機遇：聯繫商會及專家資源，提供最新的可持續發展趨勢與知識，並舉辦推廣活動促進跨界合作。
同時，生產力局也宣布成立全新「資源循環技術研究中心」，專注轉廢為材、節能減碳、研發綠色材料等領域，配合ESG One平台支援企業可持續發展，為中小企提供解決方案，推動香港企業發展ESG。
資料來源: 經濟日報
商台新聞：生產力局指企業不熟悉ESG 成立中心提供協助
13/06/2025 03:47
生產力促進局約一年半前成立「ESG一站通」平台，支援中小企實踐數碼轉型和ESG策略，並為業界提供免費ESG線上評估、專業諮詢及技術支援等，至今已有1200間公司會員。
生產力促進局首席技術總監張梓昌指，經過一段時間的運作，發現中小企缺乏專業知識、不熟悉ESG概念，部分亦不理解國際標準要求。他又指，有企業缺乏內部專才或團隊規劃策略，未能夠善用科技提升ESG表現，亦有中小企在數據收集和資金方面有困難。
在「ESG一站通績效卡」的18個行業評估中，只有約半數公司有定期收集廢物數據，而有尋求第三方做碳排放審核的公司更少於20%；但逾95%企業在保護顧客和產品責任方面，都有良好表現。
成立資源循環技術研究中心
開發循環技術 生產力局今年亦成立資源循環技術研究中心，設有「綠色材料開發實驗室」及「循環創新實驗室」，專注材料創新及循環技術開發，推動環境保護和循環經濟，為業界提供技術支援，協助實踐ESG目標。 中心會為企業，提供綠色餐具測試服務，分析餐具主要成分，確保即棄餐具符合法例要求；亦有氫燃料電池汽車熱管理系統，提新型儲能材料。中心亦研發了提取電動車電池中高純度金屬的技術，令本港擁有再造新電池的能力。
資料來源: 商台新聞
Innovative Green Future: Unlocking Sustainable IOT Solutions
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The "Innovative Green Future: Unlocking Sustainable IoT Solutions" seminar co-hosted by HKPC ESG One and ThinkESG brought together technology and ESG experts to explore how Internet of Things (IOT) technology can help various industries enhance productivity. The event covered a wide range of topics, including the latest trends in smart waste management, smart recycling, and renewable energy management.
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"ESG One LevelUp Workshop” – What’s Coming Next? Navigating ESG Regulaions Around the World" Was Successfully Organised
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MeetUp event "Cyber Security for SMEs: Building a More Resilient Business" was successfully organised
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HKPC and Zhongguancun Signed I&T Development MOU at the Beijing Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium Jointly Promoting I&T Collaboration between Beijing and Hong Kong
09/04/2024 06:25
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zhongguancun Qingchuang (Beijing) International Technology Co., Ltd. (Zhongguancun) today, pledging to leverage their respective advantages to carry out in-depth exchanges and cooperation to jointly promote Beijing-Hong Kong cooperation in innovation and technology (I&T) and enterprise development. The MOU signing ceremony took place at The 26th Beijing Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Symposium - International Forum on Beijing-Hong Kong Scientific and Technological Innovation (the Symposium).
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02/04/2024 07:29
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