In the first of this two-part article, Terry Yang, Partner, Jane Chen, Senior Associate, and Kirsty Souter, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance, provide a practical overview of the mandatory and voluntary carbon markets in China, and clearly explain the relevant regulatory frameworks.
Authors at the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, continue their three-part series of policy proposals to help Hong Kong achieve its emissions reduction targets. In this third and final article, they focus on transportation emissions, particularly in the private vehicle sector, and recommend the electrification of private cars.
In the first of three articles, published in CGj in September 2023, authors at the Research Centre for Sustainable Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, made recommendations to improve the city’s carbon emissions reduction measures. Here, in the second article, they examine the issue of power generation and offer some policy suggestions for advancing the use of low-carbon and renewable energy sources.
In this second and final part of the Best Paper of the Institute’s latest Corporate Governance Paper Competition, the authors provide justification for their stance that that the world is not too focused on climate change disclosures, but rather that it is still in its infancy, and envisage the future direction of climate change disclosure as we shift to a more sustainable future.
Dr Agnes KY Tai, Chief EC.ESG Investment Strategist, BlueOnion, highlights how carbon offsets can assist companies in their transition towards low-carbon operations, products and services.
A consultation paper published by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) seeks market feedback on proposals to align Hong Kong’s climate-related disclosure regime with international standards.
Dr Agnes KY Tai, Director, Great Glory Investment Corporation, shares the findings of her 2022 PhD research, looking at how investors respond to the carbon risks and environmental performance of Hong Kong listed companies.
