Allied Sustainability and Environmental Consultants Group Limited (AEC Group; Stock Code: 8320.HK) successfully hosted the 2026 GRESB Partner Insights at The Henderson, bringing together leaders from the real estate, finance and sustainability sectors to discuss emerging trends shaping the future of sustainable development, resilience and green finance. The event provided a platform for industry professionals to exchange insights on sustainability performance, market expectations and the evolving role of finance in supporting long-term environmental and economic value creation.
Ms. Grace Kwok, Chairman and Executive Director of AEC Group said,
“The sustainability agenda is rapidly expanding beyond carbon reduction to encompass biodiversity, climate resilience and nature-related risks. Addressing these interconnected challenges requires stronger collaboration among businesses, financial institutions, policymakers and industry stakeholders. Through innovative financing mechanisms and collective action, we can transform sustainability ambitions into meaningful outcomes and create long-term value for both society and the economy.”
The event featured presentations by Ms. Mathilde Petriat, Chief Growth & Impact Officer of GRESB, and Ms. Pooja Changani, Account Director, APAC, GRESB, who shared the latest global and regional sustainability performance trends, assessment findings and market developments impacting the real assets sector.
Participants gained valuable insights into sustainability performance benchmarking, investor expectations and evolving industry priorities across Asia and beyond.
A highlight of the programme was the panel discussion titled: “Biodiversity, Resilience, and Beyond: Structuring the Next Generation of Green Finance”. Moderated by Prof. Christine Loh, Chief Development Strategist of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the discussion brought together leading voices from the transportation, finance, property development and green finance sectors.
The distinguished panel included:
- Jessica Chan, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation
- Kitty Cheung, Head of Sustainable Finance, Hang Seng Bank
- Melanie Kwok, Deputy General Manager and Head of Sustainability and Innovation, Sino Group
- Tsun Chen, Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association
Panellists explored the growing importance of biodiversity and climate resilience in sustainable finance decision-making, the challenges of translating sustainability ambitions into investable opportunities, and the critical role of collaboration among financial institutions, asset owners, developers and policymakers in accelerating the transition toward a more sustainable future.
The event concluded with closing remarks delivered by Mr. Johnny Yu, Advisor to the Chairman and Head of Sustainability Department of Henderson Land Development Company Limited, who emphasized the importance of collective action, innovation and long-term commitment in advancing sustainability and resilience across the built environment.
As a leading sustainability and environmental consultancy, AEC Group remains committed to fostering industry dialogue, knowledge sharing and strategic collaboration. Through its integrated sustainability, ESG and green finance services, the Group continues to support organizations in navigating evolving sustainability challenges while creating long-term value for stakeholders.