The CMA Hosts the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge
Presentation Ceremony
Embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is pivotal for enterprises to build long-term competitiveness and achieve sustainable development. To inspire Hong Kong businesses to further elevate their ESG performance, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) hosted the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge Presentation Ceremony today (17 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, Acting Financial Secretary, as well as award presenters Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Mr Arthur Lee Hok Yin, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. During the ceremony, representatives from 23 winning companies were presented with prestigious ESG Awards, while certificates were also awarded to more than 200 participants of this year’s ESG Pledge initiative. The event drew more than 400 attendees, all gathered to witness the growing momentum and achievements of Hong Kong’s business community on the path to sustainability.
In his welcoming remarks, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo highlighted the growing awareness and proactive engagement of local enterprises in ESG practices. He noted a strategic shift from passive compliance to strategic integration, as businesses embrace the transformational opportunities brought by sustainability. He stated, “What’s especially encouraging is that many SMEs have already taken bold steps by developing their own sustainability blueprints. Whether award recipients or ESG Pledge signatories, all have demonstrated the vibrancy of ESG adoption through their diverse and innovative solutions.”
He emphasised that as global sustainability standards evolve and supply chains restructure, ESG has become an essential passport for international market access. Leveraging Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading sustainable finance hub, along with its mature ecosystem of professional services, he called for greater synergy between ESG and Hong Kong’s service strengths to establish the city as a regional ESG service hub, supporting Mainland and Asian enterprises in achieving green transformation and global expansion.
The ESG Grand Award, the highest honour of the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards, was presented to Lee Kum Kee Company Limited for its innovative Geothermal Heat Pump System at the Xinhui Production Base. The ESG Award was presented to ten companies, including China Resources Enterprise Property Investment Company Limited, Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited, Fu Hong Society, Hung Fook Tong Group Holdings Limited, Hang Heung Cake Shop Company Limited, REC Engineering Company Limited, Nestlé Hong Kong Limited, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Limited, Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited, and Shun Tak Holdings Limited. The winners of the Special Award for SME included Charming International (HK) Group Limited, i2Cool Limited, MTR Corporation Limited - Tierra Verde Customer Service Centre, Perfect Green Supplies Company Limited, and RHT Industries Limited. In addition, the inaugural ESG Certificate of Merit was introduced this year, recognising seven enterprises for their commendable all-round ESG performance.
During the ceremony, the CMA presented certificates to representatives of the participating companies of this year’s ESG Pledge. Notably, four companies, namely Hang Yick Properties Management Limited, Well Born Real Estate Management Limited, Sino Estates Management Limited and Hong Yip Service Company Limited, were recognised with the “ESG Pledge Silver Diamond Certificates” for successfully referring over 50 business partners and downstream suppliers to join the ESG Pledge, exemplifying leadership in industry-wide mobilisation.
The ceremony was graced by a host of prominent guests and industry leaders, including: Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary President of the CMA; Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On and Mr Jackson Leung, 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, Vice President of the CMA; Ms Ida Ng, CEO of the CMA; Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC; Dr Christopher To, Immediate Past Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors; Dr Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association, Mr Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council and Mr K T Ting, Chief Operating Officer of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency. Also in attendance were CMA General Committee members, and representatives from major local chambers of commerce and business organisations, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere.
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 as event sponsor. The event also enjoys the support of strategic partner CMA Testing, and supporting organisations, including Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and UNESCO Hong Kong Association. The Hong Kong ESG Awards comprises four major award categories: the ESG Grand Award, the ESG Award, Special Award for SME and ESG Certificate of Merit. 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:
The ESG Pledge is organised by the CMA, co-organised by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, and sponsored by HSBC. The initiative is also supported by strategic partners including CMA Testing and the Hong Kong Productivity Council.
The ESG Pledge aims to promote sustainable development and encourage enterprises to enhance their ESG performance by making actionable commitments. In 2025, more than 1,000 companies from a wide range of industries have signed the Pledge.
To further expand the impact of the initiative, the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme was introduced to motivate participating companies to invite their business partners, downstream suppliers, and subsidiaries to join the scheme. This year, 96 companies and organisations have taken on the role of ESG Pledge Advocators, amplifying industry-wide collaboration in the pursuit of sustainability.
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Judging panels of 2025 Hong Kong EGS Awards
Winning companies of 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards
Guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Acting Financial Secretary, delivered a speech at the awards presentation ceremony
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo, stated that Hong Kong is well-positioned to leverage the synergy between ESG and Hong Kong’s service strengths, establishing the city as a regional ESG hub
Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Acting Financial Secretary, and Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, presented the ESG Grand Award to Mr Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee Company Limited
Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Calvin Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, presented the Special Award for SME
Mr Arthur Lee Hok Yin, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Vice President of the CMA, presented the ESG Certificate of Merit
Winners of the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards took a photo with the guest-of-honour, award presenters, and the judging panels on the stage
Distinguished guests posed for a group photo with representatives of this year’s ESG Pledge participating companies
Group photo of distinguished guests and ESG Pledge Advocators
Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC, received a sponsorship appreciation certificate from Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA
The ceremony drew more than 400 attendees
The event was graced by the presence of guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Acting Financial Secretary, as well as award presenters Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development and Mr Arthur Lee Hok Yin, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. During the ceremony, representatives from 23 winning companies were presented with prestigious ESG Awards, while certificates were also awarded to more than 200 participants of this year’s ESG Pledge initiative. The event drew more than 400 attendees, all gathered to witness the growing momentum and achievements of Hong Kong’s business community on the path to sustainability.
In his welcoming remarks, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo highlighted the growing awareness and proactive engagement of local enterprises in ESG practices. He noted a strategic shift from passive compliance to strategic integration, as businesses embrace the transformational opportunities brought by sustainability. He stated, “What’s especially encouraging is that many SMEs have already taken bold steps by developing their own sustainability blueprints. Whether award recipients or ESG Pledge signatories, all have demonstrated the vibrancy of ESG adoption through their diverse and innovative solutions.”
He emphasised that as global sustainability standards evolve and supply chains restructure, ESG has become an essential passport for international market access. Leveraging Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading sustainable finance hub, along with its mature ecosystem of professional services, he called for greater synergy between ESG and Hong Kong’s service strengths to establish the city as a regional ESG service hub, supporting Mainland and Asian enterprises in achieving green transformation and global expansion.
The ESG Grand Award, the highest honour of the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards, was presented to Lee Kum Kee Company Limited for its innovative Geothermal Heat Pump System at the Xinhui Production Base. The ESG Award was presented to ten companies, including China Resources Enterprise Property Investment Company Limited, Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited, Fu Hong Society, Hung Fook Tong Group Holdings Limited, Hang Heung Cake Shop Company Limited, REC Engineering Company Limited, Nestlé Hong Kong Limited, Phoenix Media Investment (Holdings) Limited, Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited, and Shun Tak Holdings Limited. The winners of the Special Award for SME included Charming International (HK) Group Limited, i2Cool Limited, MTR Corporation Limited - Tierra Verde Customer Service Centre, Perfect Green Supplies Company Limited, and RHT Industries Limited. In addition, the inaugural ESG Certificate of Merit was introduced this year, recognising seven enterprises for their commendable all-round ESG performance.
During the ceremony, the CMA presented certificates to representatives of the participating companies of this year’s ESG Pledge. Notably, four companies, namely Hang Yick Properties Management Limited, Well Born Real Estate Management Limited, Sino Estates Management Limited and Hong Yip Service Company Limited, were recognised with the “ESG Pledge Silver Diamond Certificates” for successfully referring over 50 business partners and downstream suppliers to join the ESG Pledge, exemplifying leadership in industry-wide mobilisation.
The ceremony was graced by a host of prominent guests and industry leaders, including: Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary President of the CMA; Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On and Mr Jackson Leung, 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, Vice President of the CMA; Ms Ida Ng, CEO of the CMA; Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC; Dr Christopher To, Immediate Past Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors; Dr Laura Lo, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association, Mr Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council and Mr K T Ting, Chief Operating Officer of Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency. Also in attendance were CMA General Committee members, and representatives from major local chambers of commerce and business organisations, creating a vibrant and inspiring atmosphere.
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 as event sponsor. The event also enjoys the support of strategic partner CMA Testing, and supporting organisations, including Hong Kong Productivity Council, Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and UNESCO Hong Kong Association. The Hong Kong ESG Awards comprises four major award categories: the ESG Grand Award, the ESG Award, Special Award for SME and ESG Certificate of Merit. 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:
The ESG Pledge is organised by the CMA, co-organised by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, and sponsored by HSBC. The initiative is also supported by strategic partners including CMA Testing and the Hong Kong Productivity Council.
The ESG Pledge aims to promote sustainable development and encourage enterprises to enhance their ESG performance by making actionable commitments. In 2025, more than 1,000 companies from a wide range of industries have signed the Pledge.
To further expand the impact of the initiative, the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme was introduced to motivate participating companies to invite their business partners, downstream suppliers, and subsidiaries to join the scheme. This year, 96 companies and organisations have taken on the role of ESG Pledge Advocators, amplifying industry-wide collaboration in the pursuit of sustainability.
Encls:
Judging panels of 2025 Hong Kong EGS Awards
Winning companies of 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards
Guest-of-honour Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Acting Financial Secretary, delivered a speech at the awards presentation ceremony
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo, stated that Hong Kong is well-positioned to leverage the synergy between ESG and Hong Kong’s service strengths, establishing the city as a regional ESG hub
Mr Michael Wong Wai Lun, Acting Financial Secretary, and Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, presented the ESG Grand Award to Mr Dodie Hung, Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs, Lee Kum Kee Company Limited
Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Calvin Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, presented the Special Award for SME
Mr Arthur Lee Hok Yin, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Vice President of the CMA, presented the ESG Certificate of Merit
Winners of the 2025 Hong Kong ESG Awards took a photo with the guest-of-honour, award presenters, and the judging panels on the stage
Distinguished guests posed for a group photo with representatives of this year’s ESG Pledge participating companies
Group photo of distinguished guests and ESG Pledge Advocators
Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC, received a sponsorship appreciation certificate from Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA
The ceremony drew more than 400 attendees