Opinion: HK’s inconsistent attitude to green finance
The territory desires to be at the centre of green financing, but shows scant care for the causes of climate change.
The launch of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association on September 21 was an auspicious occasion. Chief executive Carrie Lam was the first speaker, while Securities and Futures Commission head Ashley Alder followed shortly afterwards.
The event discussed at length the importance of Hong Kong embracing green finance. Speakers talked about the need to promote green finance, and how the territory is uniquely suited to do so.
Unfortunately, there’s little evidence to date to suppo…
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