A joint research report by ACCA and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has found that 99% of mainland-based businesses have made a commitment towards sustainable investment over the next three years. Hong Kong has emerged as their first choice for sourcing the necessary range of related professional services.

This report was compiled after the two organisations surveyed 283 companies on their medium-term sustainability objectives. The research programme, which also included in-depth interviews with key industry representatives, aimed to evaluate the progress made by China-based businesses, as they align themselves with the Central Government's environmental priorities and explore the possibilities offered by green financing. 

Respondents and interviewees for this research report were drawn from ACCA’s member community in China, which comprises finance professionals across a variety of key sectors, working at the forefront of an ever-changing business landscape.

This joint report was launched on 5 September 2024 at a press conference chaired by Christina So, Head of Hong Kong and GBA Lead, ACCA; Irina Fan, Director of HKTDC Research; Sam Chen, Regional Lead, Policy & Insights - China, ACCA; and Wing Chu, Principal Economist of the HKTDC.

This is a joint report by ACCA and HKTDC.

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