Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group finds
Half of Hong Kong’s government departments and public bodies have not disclosed their greenhouse gas emissions data and some calculations have been based on outdated information, a green group has found. The findings from The Green Earth have prompted calls for stronger carbon reporting and the setting of reduction targets across the public sector to align with the city’s goal of achieving carbon…
Half of Hong Kong's government departments and public bodies have not disclosed their greenhouse gas emissions data. A study by The Green Earth found that out of 82 public entities, 41 published emissions data. Some entities relied on outdated emission factors, which could lead to overestimated emission reductions.
The Green Earth is calling for stronger carbon reporting and the setting of reduction targets across the public sector. The group suggests that mandatory disclosure of carbon emissions in a standardised format would enable progress tracking and help channel resources to government bodies with the most pressing reduction needs.
The city's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality before 2050. According to Steven Chan Wing-kit, assistant environmental affairs manager at The Green Earth, clear emission metrics would also benefit public bodies seeking green finance.
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