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Climate Finance Asia (previously known as Carbon Care Asia) was established in 2008 in Hong Kong by leading environmental and social development professionals. We deliver consultancy services in sustainable finance for the whole region from our offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.
A passion for the principles of sustainability: Our work is underpinned by our commitment to the concept of sustainable development — care for the planet, prosperity for all people, and inter-generational justice to enable undiminished legacy for future generations.
Professionalism at all levels: Integrity, evidence-based, high standards and respect in all our work.
A passion for the principles of sustainability: Our work is underpinned by our commitment to the concept of sustainable development — care for the planet, prosperity for all people, and inter-generational justice to enable undiminished legacy for future generations.
Professionalism at all levels: Integrity, evidence-based, high standards and respect in all our work.
Dedicated experience in green finance, carbon and sustainabilityconsulting, serving over 250 clients in strategy development, reporting and in-depth research.
Experienced coaches in climate competence and corporate sustainability pioneer professional training programmes in partnership with theNational University of Singapore and HKU SPACE.
Multi-disciplinary professionals, including carbon and sustainability specialists, environmental data analysts, climate finance /policy researchers and dedicated reporting teams all under one roof to provide integrated services and solutions for businesses and institutions.
June 20, 2025 – Hong Kong Climate Finance Asia (CF Asia) has released a groundbreaking policy brief, “Economic and Financial Drivers of Coal Phase-Out in Asia,” offering insights into the financial and structural challenges slowing the retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) across developing Asia. The brief calls for urgent policy and financial reforms to accelerate the […]
Available Here (Full webinar video link, report and tools of the F-JT Guidelines) Date: 5 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 16:00 – 17:15 HKT (UTC+8) | 10:00 – 11:15 CET (UTC+1) Format: Online via Zoom Highlights The session explored how to embed investment and social equity for a just energy transition: Cedric from SMBC […]
Rising climate risks are straining public finances and driving up borrowing costs across Asia. With debt levels climbing, could climate-linked sovereign bonds offer a path to resilience? Their success depends on credibility, transparency, and strong regulatory oversight. Climate Finance Asia’s latest policy brief, “ESG and Sovereign Debt: Can Climate-Linked Bonds Reshape Financial Stability in Asia?”, […]
By Dr Mark Hinnells, Director of Strategy, Climate Finance Asia Earlier this year, Hong Kong appointed its commissioner for climate change. The role, created in 2022 in a shake-up of the city’s Environment and Ecology Bureau, was key to aligning Hong Kong with Beijing’s climate targets and obligations under the Paris Agreement. The new commissioner, […]
Excited to share “Strengthening Climate Finance: The Role of Green Sukuk” – a Policy Brief by Dr. Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary (Chief Economist, Climate Finance Asia, Japan), Dr. Mohamed Asmy Bin Mohd Thas Thaker (Associate Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia), and Dr. Hassanudin Bin Mohd Thas Thaker (Associate Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia). This Policy Brief explores […]
Hong Kong, 1 July 2025 — Climate Finance Asia is proud to announce its official on boarding to the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)’s Core Climate platform, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive climate finance initiatives and support the region’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Asia-Pacific carbon market is experiencing […]
New Study Highlights Economic & Financial Barriers and Solutions for Coal Phase-Out Asia has a unique opportunity to lead the coal phase-out by advancing policies, guarantees, transition finance, and aligned instruments. Hong Kong – June 20, 2025 — Climate Finance Asia (CF Asia) has published a groundbreaking policy brief titled “Economic and Financial Drivers of […]
Photo: @oneclickwonders/ EB Impact Hong Kong SAR, June 5, 2025 – Climate Finance Asia is proud to announce that our CEO, Alan To, has been recognized as one of the Asia Pacific’s most impactful sustainability leaders by being named to the prestigious Sustainability Leadership A-List 2025. This accolade, awarded by Eco-Business, highlights Alan’s exceptional […]
Climate Finance Asia, Secretariat of the Facility-level Just Transition Working Group (F-JTWG), today announced the release of the world’s first Facility-level Just Transition (F-JT) Guidelines for Banks, Assessment Tools, and Scorecard, to help banks assess their alignment with Just Transition principles and engage with clients to achieve a sustainable and equitable transition. This follows the […]
6 March 2025 – Climate Finance Asia, a leading sustainable finance advisory firm, and Zeroboard, a pioneer in sustainability data platform solutions, launched today a strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable finance in Japan. This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both companies to provide comprehensive green, social, and sustainability (GSS) bond and loan verification, […]
Available Here (Full webinar video link, report and tools of the F-JT Guidelines) Date: 5 June 2025 (Thursday) Time: 16:00 – 17:15 HKT (UTC+8) | 10:00 – 11:15 CET (UTC+1) Format: Online via Zoom Highlights The session explored how to embed investment and social equity for a just energy transition: Cedric from SMBC […]
Joined by a wide range of professionals in the financial industry, consulting industry, and academia, CF Asia organized a seminar discussing Green, Social, and Sustainable (GSS) Finance on 30 November 2023. Led by esteemed expert Cedric Rimaud, the seminar delved into the dynamic world of green finance and unraveling the complexities of green bonds. A […]
Joined by a wide range of cross-sector panellists, CCA organised a webinar discussing the main takeaways of COP26 and the highlights from the Hong Kong Exchange’s newly published “Reporting on TCFD Recommendations — Guidance on Climate Disclosures” on 13 January, 2022. Held across two sessions, a morning session in Cantonese and an afternoon session in […]
CCA organised a webinar discussing the main takeaways of COP26 and the highlights from the Hong Kong Exchange’s newly published “Practical Net-Zero Guide for Business” on 20 December 2021. The event was held across two sessions, a morning session in Cantonese and an afternoon session in English, and attracted attendance from over 200 participants. CCA […]
The Climate talks in COP26 and the final ‘Glasgow Climate Pact’ witnessed a global consensus to move the fight against climate change forward. To fulfil the targets and goals, contribution from the private sector is vital. A record-high total of 54 labels were awarded to 38 companies and organisations this year under the CarbonCare® Label […]
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