26 March 2026 Policy
50% emissions reduction by 2035; carbon neutrality by 2050
At the opening ceremony, the Hong Kong SAR Government reaffirmed its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. Hong Kong has remained Asia's leading green bond issuance hub for seven consecutive years — a testament to strong policy commitment and market confidence. Financial Secretary Paul Chan noted that climate change presents both severe challenges and significant opportunities, and that Hong Kong should leverage its strengths as an international financial centre and emerging innovation hub to provide capital, green technology and market connectivity for scalable climate solutions.
