ESG advisory in a nutshell: Hong Kong and climate resilient infrastructure
Learn how to overcome the challenges posed by severe weather due to climate change and the steps that can be taken to develop more resilient and sustainable infrastructure in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area region.
We've asked our ESG advisors from across our global practice to give their thoughts on a query they're often asked. If this theoretical query resonates, you can find out more about our ESG advisory services and get in touch directly with us below.
Severe weather due to climate change is making it more challenging to meet demand across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area region, how can we develop more resilient and sustainable infrastructure?
“More frequent typhoons, storm surges and extreme rains all place a heavy burden on providing clean and reliable energy, water, and transport that meets demand, and to keep Hong Kong running under these conditions. Developing and implementing climate and nature-based strategies to protect infrastructure assets and make them resilient in the long term is clearly a priority.
So is utilizing alternative technologies across portfolios, like energy storage systems, battery technology and hydrogen deployment. Let us consider how to cope with future changes in demand, as building owners switch to more energy efficient and net zero resources, and as Hong Kong’s transport sector becomes electrified.”
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