GHG Protocol consultation response
This paper responds to the GHG Protocol public consultation. It recommends five amendments to the Protocol to enable Market Mechanisms which incentivise making Products with Net Zero carbon emissions. (See…
Carbon Added Cost (C-AC) and Carbon Net Zero Viability (C-NZV) proposals for consideration by ISSB and other standard setters
Stopping Earth’s long-term equilibrium temperature increasing requires global Net Zero emissions. We propose two Market Mechanisms incentivising companies and other Non-State Actors to: 1)Make their Products (Goods & Services) Net-Zero.…
Hong Kong’s 2023-2024 Budget: A step towards economic revitalization and carbon neutrality
Orange News: The recently announced Hong Kong SAR 2023-2024 budget outlines a plan for economic recovery and social revitalization, as well as a commitment to sustainable development and a transition…
Civic Exchange Response to the HKSAR 2023-24 Budget
Hong Kong, 22 February 2023 – Independent public policy think tank Civic Exchange welcomes the publication of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s 2023-2024 Budget (budget) and the Government’s commitment to…
Hong Kong’s Fiscal Policy: Ignoring Climate Change is No Longer an Option
Orange News: As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, it is imperative that all countries take action to combat this global crisis. Hong Kong, as a key…
Collaborative Climate Actions Awaits in the Year of Rabbit
Orange News: Rabbit symbolises for year 2023, bringing in luck and agility to mark the arrival of the Lunar New Year. In face of escalating climate change events, assertive policy…
Civic Exchange’s Recommendations for the HKSAR 2023-24 Budget
Last year our recommendations for budget year focused on the action needed given Climate Change. In the year since, scientific warnings of the threats from climate change have become clearer…
Hong Kong can play key role as Asia catches up on transition to cleaner energy, former UN climate chief says
SCMP: Companies in Asia have much catching up to do when it comes to their climate transition performance, and this could create opportunities for Hong Kong as a financial hub,…
Lack of energy efficiency data holding back green building finance products in China, Sustainable Fitch says
SCMP: Lack of quality data on energy-efficiency performance is holding back the proliferation of green building financing products in mainland China, analysts said. This is despite various levels of government…
Additional efforts were required for CE to align with the National’s Ecological Civilisation
Orange News: At the 20th National Congress, President Xi pledged to protect the environment, promoted green lifestyles, maintained harmony between humanity and nature when planning development, support low-carbon industries, ensured…
