Green development is one of the cornerstones of China’s latest Five-Year Plan, opening up promising collaboration opportunities for companies providing sustainability solutions.

The country’s 15^th Five-Year Plan has outlined a series of goals to accelerate the country’s green transition over 2026 to 2030, increasing the momentum for sustainable development, while reducing carbon emissions and cutting pollution.

Hong Kong is especially well placed to benefit, as a connector between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world, and as a highly regarded hub for green services.

The city’s professional services sector offers a variety of sustainability solutions, including ESG (environmental, social and governance) support as well as related certification, production and building services.

Businesses from around the world also view Hong Kong’s green experience and expertise favourably.

An ESG Index compiled by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) last year gave the city a 62.2 score, well above the neutral watershed level of 50.

This ranking was based on a survey of more than 1,500 global participants at 10 high-profile Hong Kong fairs, reflecting strong levels of confidence in the city’s green capabilities.

Hong Kong is also consolidating its position as a world-leading hub for green finance, playing a key role in channelling capital towards sustainable development.

The city has consistently ranked first in Asia for arranging green and sustainable bonds, accounting for 40% of the region’s total issuance volume in 2025.

Supporting the green economy

At the same time, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) remains dedicated to strengthening the sustainability ecosystem, while helping businesses align their growth strategies with green principles.

This year’s Asian Financial Forum, which brought together influential policymakers, finance executives and business leaders, debuted a FutureGreen Showcase to highlight the latest applications in eco-friendly finance and technology.

The range of solutions presented this year – spanning certification and standards, climate‑risk assessment and reporting, carbon‑credit trading and management, regulatory compliance and ESG monitoring – demonstrated robust demand across different sectors for green transformation.

Sustainable finance and tech also feature prominently in other flagship conferences convened by HKTDC, such as the Belt and Road Summit, as well as other Council initiatives.

The GreenBiz HK promotional campaign – comprising a forum, networking events and business matching meetings – visited Bangkok this year to foster collaboration between Hong Kong and Thailand in the green economy.  

Every year, the HKTDC also hosts Eco Expo Asia, an annual showcase featuring the latest green products, equipment and tech.

This year’s event, including the Eco Asia Conference and a dedicated public day, will be held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 to 29 October.

The Council also continues to emphasise sustainable practices, while promoting eco-friendly products, throughout the year at its fairs.