According to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's latest "2026 HKTDC ESG Index," the score rose from 64.2 last year to 67.3, reflecting growing global recognition of Hong Kong's role as an efficient ESG business hub.

Notably, all three ESG sub-indices recorded increases, indicating that Hong Kong's ESG ecosystem is becoming increasingly comprehensive.

Survey results show that the banking and financial services sector is the most active enabler of ESG solutions, with 64% of respondents in this industry directly engaged in procuring or supplying ESG solutions.

The professional services sector ranked second, with 52% of respondents involved in ESG business, which helps consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international business center and provides important support for companies committed to sustainable development.

A series of technological innovations developed by Hong Kong's high-end talent pool have enabled enterprises to realize many ESG ambitions, with these advantages particularly prominent in the following two areas.

In terms of digital and ESG platforms, approximately 45% of respondents highly recognized Hong Kong's sustainable supply chain platforms as helpful for enhancing ESG performance, followed by artificial intelligence analytics tools at 37% and cloud platforms for data reporting at 30%.

In supply chain management, Hong Kong's ESG certification services were highly rated by half of the respondents at 50%, followed by tools for improving transparency and traceability at 41%, and ESG auditing and risk analysis solutions at 36%.

The survey also showed that 93% of surveyed companies have incorporated ESG into their business decisions, while the proportion actually procuring or selling ESG products and services rose significantly from 29% to 46%, indicating a clear acceleration in market demand.

The 2026 survey results also reflect the growing business value of sustainable development.

Exhibitors engaged in ESG business reported higher profits from related operations, with half stating that additional profits reached 10% or more, which is noteworthy.

On the other hand, buyers are willing to pay a green premium for ESG-compliant products or services, with 42% indicating a willingness to pay a premium of 10% or more.