The Government released today (September 30) the Green Bond Report 2025, which sets out, among others, the allocation of the proceeds raised from green bond issuances and the expected environmental benefits of the projects financed. The Government has thus far issued green bonds totalling around HK$240 billion equivalent, funding various green projects in Hong Kong and providing important benchmarks for potential issuers.
 
     The Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr Christopher Hui, said, "The Green Bond Report 2025 provides comprehensive information on the environmental benefits of the green projects funded by the Government Sustainable Bond Programme. Through transparent disclosure, we not only report to investors on the actual contributions brought by their investments to sustainable development but also set an example for potential issuers on good market practices, and raise public awareness of the development of green finance.
 
     "We will continue to consolidate Hong Kong's position as a regional and international green and sustainable finance hub. Efforts will be made to accelerate innovative financial development, foster a conducive regulatory environment and build a cross-sector ecosystem by leveraging Hong Kong's strengths in the bond market, green and sustainable finance, as well as fintech."
 
     The proceeds raised by the Government through issuances of green bonds have been fully allocated or earmarked for green projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of trunk sewage rising mains in Cheung Sha Wan, the expansion of North District Hospital, and the high performance computer system for the Hong Kong Observatory.
 
     Since the inaugural green bond issuance in 2019, the Government has been providing information on the allocation of the green bond proceeds through a Green Bond Report released on an annual basis, with an independent and qualified third party engaged to assure the contents of the Report. The Green Bond Report 2025 is the Government's sixth Green Bond Report.
 
     The Green Bond Report 2025 has been uploaded to the Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk/en/greenbond/greenbondreport.html.

Ends/Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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