The World Green Organisation (WGO) successfully hosted the Sustainable Finance & Climate Innovation Exchange 2026 (ESG XCHANGE 2026) on 9 September 2026 as part of the Hong Kong Green Week 2026 event series. The event brought together more than 100 senior executives, industry experts, and professionals from various sectors, including banking, investment, insurance, real estate, technology, and sustainability.
The event featured a distinguished line-up of senior leaders and experts from the financial, technology, GreenTech, business, and social impact sectors. Notable speakers included Mr. Ronald Young, Head of Sustainable Banking Development at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and Dr. William Yu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the World Green Organisation.
The forum explored how capital, technology, innovation, and people can work together to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy. Speakers shared practical experience and forward-looking perspectives across sustainable finance, GreenTech, artificial intelligence, ESG innovation, talent development, accessibility, and social impact.
A keynote presentation by Mr. Ronald Young highlighted key initiatives advancing sustainable finance in Hong Kong. Mr. Terry Yung, Chief Investment Officer of BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited, shared an investment perspective on sustainable transformation, while Ms. Vivienne Chiu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer of BOC Life, highlighted the role of corporate engagement and strategic partnerships in advancing ESG solutions.
Artificial intelligence emerged as a key theme throughout the event, with speakers examining how AI and data technologies can support ESG decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate innovation across industries. Discussions also highlighted the importance of responsible AI adoption, workforce reskilling, and social inclusion.
Dr. William Yu emphasized that sustainable transformation requires the collective participation of finance, technology, business, and society. The future of ESG transformation will increasingly depend on how effectively organisations combine finance, technology, AI, human capability, and cross-sector collaboration to create measurable business, climate, and societal value.
The World Green Organisation will continue to develop the ESG XCHANGE series as a platform to connect different sectors, promote practical partnerships, and translate ESG strategies into business value, climate impact, and societal value. The organisation aims to provide a holistic approach to sustainable development, combining social, environmental, and economic dimensions for a paradigm shift towards low-carbon and climate-resilient development pathways.
Key points
- The World Green Organisation hosted the ESG XCHANGE 2026 event in Hong Kong, bringing together over 100 senior executives and industry experts to discuss sustainable finance, climate innovation, and AI.
- The event featured a distinguished line-up of senior leaders and experts from the financial, technology, GreenTech, business, and social impact sectors.
- The future of ESG transformation will increasingly depend on how effectively organisations combine finance, technology, AI, human capability, and cross-sector collaboration to create measurable business, climate, and societal value.
