Overview

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the "Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (Phase 2A) – Key Features and Implications" webinar held on 5 March 2026.

Mr Angus Choi, Partner at KPMG and lead of the ESG Advisory in Hong Kong unpacks the HKMA's latest release of the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (Phase 2A). Key topics include identifying business opportunities ranging from carbon mitigation to carbon adaptation, understanding transition measures, and navigating interoperability including the Common Ground Taxonomy.

Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and structure of the Hong Kong Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (Phase 2A).
• Identify the key features and classifications introduced in Phase 2A.
• Describe how the taxonomy may influence product development, disclosure, and investment decision-making in Hong Kong.

Content

• Moving from carbon mitigation to carbon adaptation, what does it mean, and what are the implications for financial institutions
• The key determinants for Green, Transition and Exclusion activities
• Business opportunities, from carbon mitigation to carbon adaptation
• Transition activities and Transition Measures under the Taxonomy
• Interoperability and the Common Ground Taxonomy

Who should attend

The webinar is intended for banking professionals, asset managers and other financial services professionals who have had exposure to sustainable finance or climate change-related topics in finance.