Press Release


HKLA x HSBC ESG Forum 2025: Paving Our Future Supply Chain with ESG

The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA) and HSBC co-hosted the ESG Forum on 26 March 2025 in HSBC’s headquarters, an event distinguished this year by its emphasized on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and green finance—subjects of increasing significance in Hong Kong. We were privileged to have the support of our Forum partner, HSBC, which endorsed this critical theme. The Forum was held on 40/F of the HSBC Main Building. This noteworthy occasion assembled industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to deliberate on practical and operational strategies for the advancement of ESG practices, with particular attention to supply chain management.

Group Photo with Guests of Honour

(From left: Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms. Mable CHAN, JP, HKLA President Ir. Elsa Yuen, HSBC Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Banking Commercial Banking Mr. Paul Yeung, Legislative Council Member for Transport functional constituency Hon. Frankie Yick Chi-ming, GBS, JP)

We were honored to have the keynote speech delivered by Ms. Mable CHAN, JP, Secretary for the Transport and Logistics, and The Hon. Frankie Yick, Legislative Council Member for the Transport Constituency, to inaugurate the opening.

In her opening address, Ms. Mable CHAN, JP, highlighted that green and sustainable development is a global trend in the logistics industry, with ESG becoming a key focus. She noted that the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development, announced by the government in 2023, identifies ESG as one of the core strategies to foster the logistics sector.

Opening Speech by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms. Mable CHAN, JP

Ms. Mable CHAN, JP,  also mentioned the upcoming Port Community System, which aims to establish an information-sharing platform to enhance contributions from the port, shipping, and logistics sectors toward ESG goals. Additionally, the government is expanding the scope of the Pilot Subsidy Scheme for Third-Party Logistics Service Providers to fund green development initiatives, supporting the industry’s transformation and upgrading. She expressed hope that the industry would continue to embrace green and sustainable logistics practices to ensure the sector’s ESG development shines brightly.

HKLA President Ir. Elsa Yuen stressed that adopting ESG practices is a critical strategy for businesses to navigate challenges successfully. In the previous year, HKLA took the lead by introducing an ESG rating system for the logistics industry, engaging over 200 participants in training seminars and evaluating 31 companies on their direct and indirect ESG impacts within supply chain management (SCM). This ESG assessment tool supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in enhancing governance, setting benchmarks, and pinpointing opportunities for improvement, ultimately driving cost savings and revenue increases.

Speech by HKLA President Ir. Elsa Yuen

Forum Highlights

✅ ESG Expert Speeches

Experts from the fields of environmental, social, and governance shared global ESG trends and unique perspectives, discussing how to create sustainable supply chains.

(From left: HKLA President Ir. Elsa Yuen, joined by Mr. Simon Ng, CEO of Business Environment Council; Dr. Jessica Tam, Business Director of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service; and Ir. Edmund Leung, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors, sharing insights on environmental, social, and governance)

✅Academic and Industry Sharing

  • Session 1: Current ESG Research Insights

    Academic experts presented the latest research findings on ESG in the logistics industry.
  • Session 2: From Vision to Action

    Logistics businesses shared how they transformed ESG and sustainability concepts into successful operational models, while HSBC head of sustainable finance discussed how companies can leverage green finance to address cash flow challenges and seize development opportunities.

(From left: Ms. Alice Suen, Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance and Investments at HSBC, joined by Dr. Tsang Yung Po, Lecturer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Mr. Alfred Chong, General Manager of Transnational Logistics Solutions (HK) Limited; and Ms. Carrie Ng, Director, Head of Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking at HSBC, in discussion)

✅ESG Awards and Certificates of Appreciation


Outstanding organization was recognized for their exemplary commitment to ESG principles and sustainability.

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Ms. Mable CHAN, JP, presented an ESG rating certificate to Transnational Logistics Solutions (HK) Limited

About Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA)

The Hong Kong Logistics Association (HKLA) is dedicated to promoting the adoption of ESG principles in the logistics industry, with a special focus on engaging SMEs, ensuring Hong Kong maintains its position as a leading global logistics hub in the ESG era.

Group Photo with Guests of Honour, HKLA Council Members, and ESG Patrons

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