HONG KONG: Sino Group has officially launched the ‘Supplier Climate Alliance’, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting sustainability and climate resilience across its supply chain. As one of the first locally-driven programmes of its kind, the Alliance is designed to raise climate awareness among suppliers, foster cross-sector collaboration, and encourage carbon management and greenhouse gas disclosure practices within the broader business community.
Launched on 28 May 2025, the initiative is spearheaded by Sino Group in partnership with SGS Hong Kong Limited, which serves as a Strategic Partner to support the professional verification of carbon data. The Alliance also includes contributions from Knowledge Partners such as the Centre for Civil Society and Governance of The University of Hong Kong, Ernst & Young, the SME Sustainability Society, and the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong. Together, these organisations will provide technical expertise, share insights on carbon reduction strategies, and help suppliers improve their sustainability reporting capabilities.
The launch event featured a thematic panel discussion and brought together over 50 supplier representatives from various sectors, signalling the strong interest among local businesses in adopting sustainable practices. Notable attendees included Arthur Lee, Commissioner for Climate Change at the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the HKSAR Government; Paul Chow, Group General Counsel and Group Chief Sustainability Officer at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Miranda Kwan, Director of Business Assurance at SGS Hong Kong Limited; and Cindy Chow, Chief Financial Officer and Associate Director (Finance) at Sino Group.
In his address, Arthur Lee praised the initiative for aligning with Hong Kong’s broader climate goals. He emphasised that early green transformation would not only enable companies to contribute positively to society but also allow them to gain a competitive edge in the future low-carbon economy. He expressed hope that more suppliers would join the movement and contribute to Hong Kong’s path towards carbon neutrality by 2050 and the national “3060 Dual Carbon Targets”.
Cindy Chow echoed these sentiments, underlining the importance of collaboration in addressing climate change. She noted that while Sino Group remains committed to enhancing its own climate resilience, it recognises the need to work closely with suppliers and partners to collectively build a more sustainable city. Chow thanked government agencies and business leaders for their continued support and called for a unified effort in implementing meaningful carbon reduction actions.
To that end, the Supplier Climate Alliance will offer participating suppliers a range of learning and development opportunities. These include knowledge exchange sessions, professional training on carbon data collection, and workshops focused on best practices in emissions management. Experiential activities such as ‘Farm Together’ urban farming workshops, snorkelling sessions focused on coral restoration, and visits to innovation hubs like Sino Inno Lab and The Spark are also planned. These programmes aim to deepen participants’ understanding of climate issues and inspire them to integrate sustainability into their business operations.
As of the launch, approximately 40 suppliers have joined the Alliance, with over half having signed the Carbon Management Pledge. This commitment aligns with Sino Group’s ‘Sustainability Vision 2030’ and underscores the importance of reducing Scope 3 emissions—those indirectly generated across the value chain. Through this pledge, suppliers commit to enhancing climate-related disclosures and adopting more rigorous carbon management standards.
SGS Hong Kong, which plays a key role in verifying carbon data under the Alliance, also acknowledged Sino Group’s early leadership in sustainable procurement. Miranda Kwan highlighted that Sino Group was among the first local developers to achieve ISO 20400:2017 certification for sustainable procurement practices—an international standard that integrates environmental and social responsibility into supply chain management.
Beyond the Supplier Climate Alliance, Sino Group continues to embed sustainability across its operations and community outreach efforts. Its recent ‘Sino Sustainability Month’ saw over 200 employees participate in various educational and hands-on activities, including ESG trend seminars, eco-factory visits, and food waste upcycling workshops. These events further reinforce the Group’s commitment to creating lasting environmental impact by engaging stakeholders at all levels.
As businesses around the world look to align with ESG standards and national climate targets, Sino Group’s Supplier Climate Alliance sets a precedent for inclusive, collaborative climate action. By empowering its supply chain partners with tools, knowledge, and accountability mechanisms, Sino Group is building not only a greener future for Hong Kong, but also a more resilient and responsible business ecosystem.
