Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance
Capacity Building Support Scheme
綠色和可持續金融培訓先導計劃
In response to the new trend of developing low‑carbon and sustainable economy, the Government has announced the launch of the three-year Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme in December 2022 to encourage participation in training related to green and sustainable finance.
The Scheme aims to support talent development in green and sustainable finance by providing subsidies to market practitioners as well as prospective practitioners in undertaking relevant training and acquiring relevant professional qualifications. The Scheme is open for application by Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners, as well as students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing one of the Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fee, whilst full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees, subject to a ceiling of HK$10,000. The Scheme currently includes international and local Eligible Programmes, provided by professional and continuing education schools of local universities, professional institutions, international training providers, etc. One of the reimbursable courses on the list is “Specialist Certificate in Green Finance and Sustainability” offered by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. The list will continue to be updated.
The Scheme aims to support talent development in green and sustainable finance by providing subsidies to market practitioners as well as prospective practitioners in undertaking relevant training and acquiring relevant professional qualifications. The Scheme is open for application by Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners, as well as students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing one of the Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fee, whilst full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees, subject to a ceiling of HK$10,000. The Scheme currently includes international and local Eligible Programmes, provided by professional and continuing education schools of local universities, professional institutions, international training providers, etc. One of the reimbursable courses on the list is “Specialist Certificate in Green Finance and Sustainability” offered by The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. The list will continue to be updated.
