Overview

Green and sustainable finance (“GSF”) is a rapidly expanding area of financial activities. In 2021, Hong Kong Green and Sustainable bonds and loans grew 282% and 124% respectively.

HKMA and SFC co-chaired the GSF Cross-Agency Steering Group, announced their progress in December 2021 with more details to come. Therefore, for you who work in licensed corporations or banks, you should start learning the core requirements in justifying GSF.

Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (“HKQAA”) has issued over 180 certificates in Green and Sustainable Finance since 2018. Supported by HKMA, eligible parties could reimburse 100% of the certification fees under Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme.

In this seminar, expert from HKQAA will give you a flavour of the core requirements of GSF together with 10 smart tips you should know.

Objective

By the end of the seminar, you will
- Be aware of the HKMA Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme for Bond Issuer and Loan Borrower.
- Have overview of Classifications for green and sustainable investment and project.
- Understand HKQAA “Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme” (GSFCS) as an external review tool

Content

- Highlights of the HKMA Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme
- Use of Proceeds Instrument Vs General Corporate Purpose Instrument
- Different themes under the HKQAA Green and Sustainable Finance Certification Scheme
- List of International and National Green Project Classifications
- 10 Smart Tips for first-time Green and Sustainable Finance arrangements

Who should attend

- Debt capital market / Corporate Finance professionals in financial institutions.
- Sustainability / ESG professionals of corporations
- Environmental / Company Secretary / Legal / Business Consultancy Services Professionals

Any parties who are interested to know more about the criteria of “green and sustainable finance ”