The Green Fintech Competition was launched in September 2023 to promote the adoption of green fintech solutions in the Hong Kong banking industry. Participants had to submit market-ready solutions to tackle problem statements relevant to any of the following themes: Net-zero Transition or Transition Planning, Climate Risk Management, Green and Sustainable Finance, and Sustainability or Climate-related Disclosure and Reporting. 87 submissions from 69 companies spanning 19 jurisdictions were received.
The Green and Sustainable Banking Conference was held on 11 December 2023, with the objective of providing a platform for the banking sector and the technology sector to discuss the role of low-carbon technology and green fintech in the net-zero transition in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The event brought together around 400 participants from banks, technology firms, regulatory authorities and the academia. The Award Presentation Ceremony of the Green Fintech Competition was held at the conference.