The CMA Hosts the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge
Presentation Ceremony
Honouring Local Enterprises for Sustainability Excellence
To encourage Hong Kong enterprises to continually elevate their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and build a more resilient and competitive business ecosystem, the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (the CMA) hosted the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards cum ESG Pledge Presentation Ceremony today (7 October) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. While honouring 23 award-winning enterprises, the event also welcomed representatives from over 190 companies participating in this year’s ESG Pledge in recognition of their outstanding contributions to sustainable development.
The ceremony was graced by guest-of-honour Dr Horace Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Justice, alongside award presenters Professor Alexander Wai, Chairman of the 2026 “Hong Kong ESG Awards” Final Judging Panel and President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University, Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Sammy Yeung Sau Kuen, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. Bringing together over 400 industry leaders and distinguished guests, the gathering served as a powerful testament to the local business community’s achievements in advancing responsible corporate practices.
In his welcoming remarks, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo highlighted that joint efforts by the HKSAR Government and the business sector have significantly strengthened local enterprises’ commitment to ESG compliance. They are now systematically embedding ESG principles into their core strategies and proactively addressing operational vulnerabilities, marking a pivotal shift from mere advocacy to practical, high-impact implementation. He stated, “This year’s winners span diverse sectors and sizes, demonstrating innovative strategies that offer invaluable benchmarks for the wider business community, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Dr Lo further emphasised that strong ESG performance has become an essential prerequisite for companies seeking global expansion, helping them mitigate supply chain risks and gain trust in new markets. Looking ahead, the CMA will continue to support local businesses in enhancing ESG practices while actively promoting Hong Kong’s world-class professional service capabilities to establish the city as a premier regional ESG hub.
The Hong Kong ESG Grand Award, the highest honour of the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, was presented to the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. The Hong Kong ESG Award was presented to ten companies, including C & C (H.K.) Group Limited, Chinney Kin Wing Holdings Limited, Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Company Limited, Christian Family Service Centre, CW-KL JV, Hong Yip Service Company Limited, K. Wah Construction Materials (Hong Kong) Limited, MTR Corporation Limited – Tierra Verde Customer Service Centre, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and Well Born Real Estate Management Limited. The winners of the Special Award for SME included Arredamenti Company Limited, Crown Gas Stoves (Holdings) Company Limited, E.Tech Dynamic Technology Company Limited, HTH International Trading Limited, Refined Motor Company Limited, and Vasteam Construction Limited. In addition, six companies received the ESG Certificate of Merit in recognition of their strong overall sustainability performance.
As part of the ceremony, representatives from over 190 selected companies participating in this year’s ESG Pledge were invited to go on stage for group photos. Notably, six companies received special commendations for actively promoting ESG awareness across the business community. Four of these organisations earned the ESG Pledge Advocator - Silver Diamond Certificate for successfully referring 50 or more companies to sign the Pledge, while two others received Gold and Silver Certificates for recommending over 30 and 10 companies, respectively. By leveraging their strong industry influence, these enterprises are actively guiding supply chain partners, downstream suppliers, and affiliates towards a sustainable transformation.
CMA office-bearers attending the ceremony also included Permanent Honorary President Dr Allen Shi; Vice Presidents Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, and Dr Ellis Wong; and Chief Executive Officer Ms Ida Ng.
The ceremony was also supported by a distinguished lineup of guests, including: Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC Hong Kong; Mr Richard Tsang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors; Ir C.S. Ho, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Professor Dong Cheng, Associate Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association; and Mr Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer of Hong Kong Productivity Council.
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 collaborating 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 Hong Kong ESG Grand Award, the Hong Kong 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 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. Since its launch, the initiative has engaged more than 1,000 companies from a wide range of industries.
To further expand the impact of the scheme, the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme was introduced to motivate companies to invite their business partners, downstream suppliers, and subsidiaries to join the scheme. This year, 79 companies and organisations were accredited as ESG Pledge Advocators, amplifying industry-wide collaboration in the pursuit of long-term sustainable growth.
Please visit the link below to view the list of awardees and judging panel for the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, ESG Pledge participants, ESG Pledge Advocators, and photos from the presentation ceremony:
the list of awardees and judging panel for the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, ESG Pledge participants, ESG Pledge Advocators, and photos from the presentation ceremony
The ceremony was graced by guest-of-honour Dr Horace Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Justice, alongside award presenters Professor Alexander Wai, Chairman of the 2026 “Hong Kong ESG Awards” Final Judging Panel and President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University, Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Mr Sammy Yeung Sau Kuen, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau. Bringing together over 400 industry leaders and distinguished guests, the gathering served as a powerful testament to the local business community’s achievements in advancing responsible corporate practices.
In his welcoming remarks, CMA President Dr Wingco Lo highlighted that joint efforts by the HKSAR Government and the business sector have significantly strengthened local enterprises’ commitment to ESG compliance. They are now systematically embedding ESG principles into their core strategies and proactively addressing operational vulnerabilities, marking a pivotal shift from mere advocacy to practical, high-impact implementation. He stated, “This year’s winners span diverse sectors and sizes, demonstrating innovative strategies that offer invaluable benchmarks for the wider business community, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.”
Dr Lo further emphasised that strong ESG performance has become an essential prerequisite for companies seeking global expansion, helping them mitigate supply chain risks and gain trust in new markets. Looking ahead, the CMA will continue to support local businesses in enhancing ESG practices while actively promoting Hong Kong’s world-class professional service capabilities to establish the city as a premier regional ESG hub.
The Hong Kong ESG Grand Award, the highest honour of the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, was presented to the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited. The Hong Kong ESG Award was presented to ten companies, including C & C (H.K.) Group Limited, Chinney Kin Wing Holdings Limited, Chow Sang Sang Jewellery Company Limited, Christian Family Service Centre, CW-KL JV, Hong Yip Service Company Limited, K. Wah Construction Materials (Hong Kong) Limited, MTR Corporation Limited – Tierra Verde Customer Service Centre, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, and Well Born Real Estate Management Limited. The winners of the Special Award for SME included Arredamenti Company Limited, Crown Gas Stoves (Holdings) Company Limited, E.Tech Dynamic Technology Company Limited, HTH International Trading Limited, Refined Motor Company Limited, and Vasteam Construction Limited. In addition, six companies received the ESG Certificate of Merit in recognition of their strong overall sustainability performance.
As part of the ceremony, representatives from over 190 selected companies participating in this year’s ESG Pledge were invited to go on stage for group photos. Notably, six companies received special commendations for actively promoting ESG awareness across the business community. Four of these organisations earned the ESG Pledge Advocator - Silver Diamond Certificate for successfully referring 50 or more companies to sign the Pledge, while two others received Gold and Silver Certificates for recommending over 30 and 10 companies, respectively. By leveraging their strong industry influence, these enterprises are actively guiding supply chain partners, downstream suppliers, and affiliates towards a sustainable transformation.
CMA office-bearers attending the ceremony also included Permanent Honorary President Dr Allen Shi; Vice Presidents Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan, Mr Robert Lok, and Dr Ellis Wong; and Chief Executive Officer Ms Ida Ng.
The ceremony was also supported by a distinguished lineup of guests, including: Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC Hong Kong; Mr Richard Tsang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors; Ir C.S. Ho, Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency; Professor Dong Cheng, Associate Vice President (Knowledge Transfer) of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Professor Karen Cheung, President of UNESCO Hong Kong Association; and Mr Yonghai Du, Chief Innovation Officer of Hong Kong Productivity Council.
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 collaborating 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 Hong Kong ESG Grand Award, the Hong Kong 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 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. Since its launch, the initiative has engaged more than 1,000 companies from a wide range of industries.
To further expand the impact of the scheme, the ESG Pledge Advocator Programme was introduced to motivate companies to invite their business partners, downstream suppliers, and subsidiaries to join the scheme. This year, 79 companies and organisations were accredited as ESG Pledge Advocators, amplifying industry-wide collaboration in the pursuit of long-term sustainable growth.
Please visit the link below to view the list of awardees and judging panel for the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, ESG Pledge participants, ESG Pledge Advocators, and photos from the presentation ceremony:
the list of awardees and judging panel for the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards, ESG Pledge participants, ESG Pledge Advocators, and photos from the presentation ceremony
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Guest-of-honour Dr Horace Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Justice, delivered a speech at the awards presentation ceremony
CMA President Dr Wingco Lo praised the award winners for driving sustainable operations through innovative strategies, providing valuable benchmarks for the industry
Dr Horace Cheung, Deputy Secretary for Justice, and Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, presented the ESG Grand Award to the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Professor Alexander Wai, Chairman of the 2026 “Hong Kong ESG Awards” Judging Panel, and Mr Calvin Chan, Chairman of the Hong Kong Brand Development Council, presented the Special Award for SME
Dr Bernard Chan, Under Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, and Professor Simon Wong, Vice President of the CMA, presented the ESG Certificate of Merit
Winners of the 2026 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
Mr Sammy Yeung Sau Kuen, Commissioner for Climate Change of the Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Mr Dennis Ng Kwok On, Vice President of the CMA, presented certificates to companies commended in ESG Pledge Advocator Programme
Mr Paul Yeung, Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Banking, Commercial Banking, HSBC Hong Kong, received a sponsorship appreciation certificate from Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA
The ceremony drew more than 400 attendees