The CMA Hosts the 2024 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge Presentation Ceremony
Green development is an indispensable component of the advancement of new quality productive forces in Hong Kong. To encourage Hong Kong enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to continuously enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and to generate green productivity, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (the CMA) hosted the 2024 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge Presentation Ceremony today (7 October) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The event was graced by the presence of guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, as well as award presenters Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Wong Chuen Fai, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. Representatives from 16 winning companies were presented with their well-deserved awards, while certificates were awarded to companies participating in the ESG Pledge this year.
As a staunch advocate of sustainable development, the CMA has introduced the ESG Pledge, the Hong Kong ESG Awards and a range of green services to assist industry players in embracing ESG practices to enhance their competitiveness. By the end of this year, the CMA will further step up its efforts by introducing a green platform, encouraging various sectors of society to utilise carbon credits for carbon offsetting, with the goal of propelling Hong Kong towards becoming a globally leading sustainable development city.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, emphasised the trend of global regulatory bodies progressively increasing ESG disclosure requirements in recent years. Although these requirements currently target listed companies or large enterprises, SMEs as vital components of the business ecosystem, could take this opportunity to attract investors and customers by aligning with ESG standards.
President Lo stated, “This year’s award-winning companies include not only large corporations and institutions but also many SMEs. They have demonstrated foresight and vision across various ESG areas, effectively fulfilling the dual missions of creating both economic and social value, serving as exemplary models for the industry.”
In the 2024 edition of the Hong Kong ESG Awards, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals was honoured with the highest accolade, the ESG Grand Award. The ESG Award was awarded to ten companies, including Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, Kee Wah Bakery Limited, Kiu Fung Hong Limited, LAWSGROUP, Seven Sea Chemicals (Holdings) Ltd., Well Born Real Estate Management Limited, Winson Holdings Hong Kong Limited, and Yau Lee Holdings Ltd.. The winners of the Special Award for SME category included Arredamenti Company Limited, Dayton Industrial Co., Ltd., EnerRight Intelligent Limited, Golden Fine Research Ltd., and T & S Buttons Company Limited.
Over the past two years, more than 1,000 companies have signed the ESG Pledge and made commitments to adopting ESG practices. During the ceremony, representatives from 200 companies that participating in this year’s ESG Pledge received certificates.
In addition, three companies - Hang Yick Properties Management Limited, Sino Estates Management Limited, and Well Born Real Estate Management Limited - successfully recommended over 50 companies among their business partners and downstream suppliers to participate in the ESG Pledge, and were rewarded the Silver Diamond Certificates under the ESG Pledge Advocator programme. Six companies that effectively recommended over ten companies to join the ESG Pledge were rewarded the Silver Certificates in recognition of their contributions to promoting ESG concepts.
Prominent guests attending today’s ceremony also included: Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA; Mr Simon Wong and Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Vice Presidents of the CMA; Mr Calvin Chan, Vice President of the CMA cum Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council; Mr Robert Lok, Mr Ivan Sze, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of the CMA; Mr William Chui, CEO of the CMA; Mr Sunny Tan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council; Ir C S Ho, Chairman of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association; Dr Lawrence Cheung, Chief Innovation Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council; CMA Executive Committee members, General Committee members, CMA Industrial Committees members and participating companies of the ESG Pledge as well as other local chambers of commerce and organisations.
About the Hong Kong ESG Awards:
The Hong Kong ESG Awards is organised by the CMA, with the Hong Kong Brand Development Council as the co-organiser and HSBC and the CMA Industrial Development Foundation as sponsors. The event also enjoys the support of strategic partner CMA Testing, and supporting organisations, including Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, and UNESCO Hong Kong Association. The Hong Kong ESG Awards comprises three major award categories: the ESG Grand Award, the ESG Award, and the Special Award for SME. The judging panels evaluate the overall performance of participating companies in various aspects of ESG and assess the performance of their relevant projects to determine the winners of each award.
About the ESG Pledge Scheme:
The ESG Pledge scheme is organised by the CMA, with the Hong Kong Brand Development Council as the co-organiser and HSBC and the CMA Industrial Development Foundation as sponsors. The scheme also enjoys the support of strategic partners, including CMA Testing and Hong Kong Productivity Council. The scheme aims to strengthen the concepts of promoting sustainable development and encourage the industry to improve their ESG performance through participation in the ESG Pledge and commitment-making. By the end of the year, more than 1,000 companies had signed the ESG Pledge, covering various industries, including property management, food and beverage, retail, printing, and trade.
Under the scheme, the CMA launched the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme to encourage companies that participating in the ESG Pledge to recommend their business partners, downstream suppliers and subsidiaries to join the scheme. By the end of the year, more than 46 companies and organisations act as ESG Pledge Advocators.
Encls:
Winning companies of 2024 “Hong Kong ESG Awards”
Judging panels of 2024 “Hong Kong EGS Awards”
Guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, delivered a speech at the awards presentation ceremony
Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, praised the award winners for effectively fulfilling the dual mission of creating economic and social values, serving as exemplary models for the industry
Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, and Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, presented the ESG Grand Award to Ms Choi Ka Yee, Crystal, 3rd Vice Chairman of
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA, presented the Special Award for SME to a winner
Winners of the 2024 Hong Kong ESG Awards took group photo with the guest-of-honor, award presenters, and the judging panels on the stage
Distinguished guests took a photo with representatives from participating companies of this year’s ESG Pledge scheme
Mr Wong Chuen Fai, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Mr Simon Wong, Vice President of the CMA, presented the Silver Diamond Certificate to a ESG Pledge Advocator
Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC, received the appreciation certificate for sponsorship from Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA
The event was graced by the presence of guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, as well as award presenters Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Wong Chuen Fai, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. Representatives from 16 winning companies were presented with their well-deserved awards, while certificates were awarded to companies participating in the ESG Pledge this year.
As a staunch advocate of sustainable development, the CMA has introduced the ESG Pledge, the Hong Kong ESG Awards and a range of green services to assist industry players in embracing ESG practices to enhance their competitiveness. By the end of this year, the CMA will further step up its efforts by introducing a green platform, encouraging various sectors of society to utilise carbon credits for carbon offsetting, with the goal of propelling Hong Kong towards becoming a globally leading sustainable development city.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, emphasised the trend of global regulatory bodies progressively increasing ESG disclosure requirements in recent years. Although these requirements currently target listed companies or large enterprises, SMEs as vital components of the business ecosystem, could take this opportunity to attract investors and customers by aligning with ESG standards.
President Lo stated, “This year’s award-winning companies include not only large corporations and institutions but also many SMEs. They have demonstrated foresight and vision across various ESG areas, effectively fulfilling the dual missions of creating both economic and social value, serving as exemplary models for the industry.”
In the 2024 edition of the Hong Kong ESG Awards, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals was honoured with the highest accolade, the ESG Grand Award. The ESG Award was awarded to ten companies, including Asia Allied Infrastructure Holdings Limited, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Fountain Set (Holdings) Limited, Kee Wah Bakery Limited, Kiu Fung Hong Limited, LAWSGROUP, Seven Sea Chemicals (Holdings) Ltd., Well Born Real Estate Management Limited, Winson Holdings Hong Kong Limited, and Yau Lee Holdings Ltd.. The winners of the Special Award for SME category included Arredamenti Company Limited, Dayton Industrial Co., Ltd., EnerRight Intelligent Limited, Golden Fine Research Ltd., and T & S Buttons Company Limited.
Over the past two years, more than 1,000 companies have signed the ESG Pledge and made commitments to adopting ESG practices. During the ceremony, representatives from 200 companies that participating in this year’s ESG Pledge received certificates.
In addition, three companies - Hang Yick Properties Management Limited, Sino Estates Management Limited, and Well Born Real Estate Management Limited - successfully recommended over 50 companies among their business partners and downstream suppliers to participate in the ESG Pledge, and were rewarded the Silver Diamond Certificates under the ESG Pledge Advocator programme. Six companies that effectively recommended over ten companies to join the ESG Pledge were rewarded the Silver Certificates in recognition of their contributions to promoting ESG concepts.
Prominent guests attending today’s ceremony also included: Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA; Mr Simon Wong and Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Vice Presidents of the CMA; Mr Calvin Chan, Vice President of the CMA cum Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council; Mr Robert Lok, Mr Ivan Sze, and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of the CMA; Mr William Chui, CEO of the CMA; Mr Sunny Tan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council; Ir C S Ho, Chairman of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association; Dr Lawrence Cheung, Chief Innovation Officer of the Hong Kong Productivity Council; CMA Executive Committee members, General Committee members, CMA Industrial Committees members and participating companies of the ESG Pledge as well as other local chambers of commerce and organisations.
About the Hong Kong ESG Awards:
The Hong Kong ESG Awards is organised by the CMA, with the Hong Kong Brand Development Council as the co-organiser and HSBC and the CMA Industrial Development Foundation as sponsors. The event also enjoys the support of strategic partner CMA Testing, and supporting organisations, including Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, and UNESCO Hong Kong Association. The Hong Kong ESG Awards comprises three major award categories: the ESG Grand Award, the ESG Award, and the Special Award for SME. The judging panels evaluate the overall performance of participating companies in various aspects of ESG and assess the performance of their relevant projects to determine the winners of each award.
About the ESG Pledge Scheme:
The ESG Pledge scheme is organised by the CMA, with the Hong Kong Brand Development Council as the co-organiser and HSBC and the CMA Industrial Development Foundation as sponsors. The scheme also enjoys the support of strategic partners, including CMA Testing and Hong Kong Productivity Council. The scheme aims to strengthen the concepts of promoting sustainable development and encourage the industry to improve their ESG performance through participation in the ESG Pledge and commitment-making. By the end of the year, more than 1,000 companies had signed the ESG Pledge, covering various industries, including property management, food and beverage, retail, printing, and trade.
Under the scheme, the CMA launched the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme to encourage companies that participating in the ESG Pledge to recommend their business partners, downstream suppliers and subsidiaries to join the scheme. By the end of the year, more than 46 companies and organisations act as ESG Pledge Advocators.
Encls:
Winning companies of 2024 “Hong Kong ESG Awards”
Judging panels of 2024 “Hong Kong EGS Awards”
Guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, delivered a speech at the awards presentation ceremony
Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, praised the award winners for effectively fulfilling the dual mission of creating economic and social values, serving as exemplary models for the industry
Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Deputy Financial Secretary, and Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, presented the ESG Grand Award to Ms Choi Ka Yee, Crystal, 3rd Vice Chairman of
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA, presented the Special Award for SME to a winner
Winners of the 2024 Hong Kong ESG Awards took group photo with the guest-of-honor, award presenters, and the judging panels on the stage
Distinguished guests took a photo with representatives from participating companies of this year’s ESG Pledge scheme
Mr Wong Chuen Fai, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Mr Simon Wong, Vice President of the CMA, presented the Silver Diamond Certificate to a ESG Pledge Advocator
Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, Hong Kong, HSBC, received the appreciation certificate for sponsorship from Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA