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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) co-hosted today (Tuesday) the first-ever International Carbon Markets Summit, reflecting the collaborative effort to build trusted and effective carbon market ecosystems in Hong Kong and beyond.
The Summit welcomed over 200 distinguished guests from around the world, with representatives from local and overseas regulators, carbon trading platforms, corporates and the investment community, where they discussed the opportunities and challenges in developing global voluntary carbon markets, as well as ways to promote market connectivity and collaboration for cross-border carbon asset trading.
Held at HKEX Connect Hall, the Summit kicked off with welcome remarks by HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, followed by a fireside chat hosted by SFC Chief Executive Officer, Julia Leung, featuring distinguished speakers HKSAR Secretary of Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, and Secretary of Environment and Ecology, Tse Chin-wan, who discussed Hong Kong’s strategic role in global carbon markets as well as the HKSAR Government’s latest initiatives.
HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: “At HKEX, we understand the critical importance of the global green transition to the sustainability of international capital markets. Leveraging our unique position as a global superconnector and our extensive experience in building Asia's most international capital markets, we are committed to facilitating this transition. Together with the SFC, our commitment lies in creating a vibrant, trusted carbon marketplace that not only supports sustainable finance, but also fosters growth opportunities for global investors in the green economy. Hong Kong’s first-ever International Carbon Markets Summit recognises the importance of collaboration to further the net-zero agenda, aligning the perspectives of multiple stakeholders to drive the global shift towards sustainability.
(From left to right) HKEX Group Chief Sustainability Officer Paul Chow; HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan; HKEX Chairman Carlson Tong; Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-Wan; Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui; SFC Chairman Kelvin Wong; SFC CEO Julia Leung; and SFC Senior Director and Head of International Affairs and Sustainable Finance Christine Kung.
HKEX CEO Bonnie Y Chan delivers welcome remarks for the Summit.
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui and Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan participate in a fireside discussion moderated by the SFC CEO Julia Leung.
