PwC: Hong Kong's role as the sustainable finance and technology transfer center in Asia is becoming increasingly important.

The 2025 Hong Kong Green Finance Association Annual Forum was held on September 8th. Fang Yunxuan, Managing Partner of Sustainability Verification at PricewaterhouseCoopers Hong Kong, stated that climate change, artificial intelligence, and trade wars are the three important topics in the current world economy. With its outstanding innovation incubation ecosystem, mature and robust financial infrastructure, close ties with the mainland, and adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the development of green finance classification, Hong Kong is in a favorable position to address these challenges. Fang Yunxuan pointed out that international cooperation is key to success, and Hong Kong's role as the center for sustainable finance and technology transfer in Asia will become increasingly important. Jin Yiwen, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers China's Professional Technical Department, stated that the Hong Kong Green Week coincided with a typhoon hitting Hong Kong, highlighting the importance of climate change as a global issue. In addition to continuous government support, the investment and support from private institutions are crucial. Jin Yiwen said that financial institutions play a key role in providing adaptation and transition financing. In order to secure financing, companies need to tell their transition story, which is likely to be achieved through a transition plan. Developing a feasible transition plan is just the first step. Companies then need to report regularly on the progress of their plan execution and take on corresponding responsibilities, helping financial investors understand if the funds are flowing to the right place in the right way.