Hong Kong confirmed as one of first jurisdictions targeting adoption of ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation's move affirmed Hong Kong's efforts and determination in supporting and promoting a common international language in sustainability disclosures, said Christopher Hui, secretary for financial services and the treasury of the HKSAR government.
It also demonstrated Hong Kong's strengths in the field of sustainable finance, helping to consolidate Hong Kong's position as an international sustainable finance hub, he said.
"As a leading international financial center, Hong Kong will continue to be at the forefront in aligning with international standards and promoting market best practices," said Hui.
The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants published last December the Hong Kong Sustainability Disclosure Standards that are fully aligned with the ISSB Standards to be effective from August 1. In the same month last year, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the HKSAR government launched the Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure in Hong Kong, which provided a well-defined pathway for large publicly accountable entities to fully adopt the ISSB Standards no later than 2028.
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