HSBC: Green investment and financing in the Greater Bay Area remained active in the second quarter

Zhitong
2025.07.28 03:25

On July 28, HSBC and China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group released the "HSBC Greater Bay Area ESG Index" Q2 2025 update report, which shows that the efficient transformation and application of technological innovation are accelerating the upgrading and transformation of industries in the region. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is becoming a model of balanced development that accommodates both economic growth and ESG goals, as well as economic vitality and social inclusiveness. The Greater Bay Area ESG industry sub-index reached a new high in the second quarter, reaching 237.52, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4%; the regional index also improved from the previous quarter, reaching 128.29. The report indicates that green investment and financing in the Greater Bay Area remained active in the second quarter, with GSSS bond issuance increasing by 11% year-on-year, of which over 90% were green bonds; green and sustainable investments also continued to grow, with the number of newly issued ESG public funds surpassing the previous quarter, reaching 29

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