Integrating sustainability in its business operations, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited launched a series of green initiatives that won them a Gold Award at the prestigious Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence 2021. To mitigate the impacts of climate change, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK) rolls out sustainable initiatives not only to reduce its own carbon footprint, but also to help clients transit towards a low-carbon economy. In 2020, the bank set its five-year energy-saving and emissions reduction targets in electricity, water consumption, paper consumption and waste disposal. Pioneering corporate green time depositIn 2020, BOCHK launched Hong Kong’s first corporate green time deposit to finance the city’s largest range of eco-friendly projects, including green building, renewable energy and pollution prevention industries. Furthermore, as a leading agent for green bonds, BOCHK assists clients in issuing green bonds and acts as a green advisor with outstanding performance.

Source: The Standard December 22, 2021 08:35 UTC