CGT Research Series Phase 2: Understanding Use Cases of the Common Ground Taxonomy

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Taxonomies

Topic 2

Climate Policy & Policy Engagement

Topic 3

Transition Finance

Target Audience

All

Relevant Geography

Asia & the Pacific

Resource Description

This Phase 2 CGT Research Series report examines practical use cases of the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT) in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, focusing on financing, investment, disclosure, and policy applications.

Why This Matters

Applying CGT use cases can strengthen Hong Kong’s role in green finance, mobilize cross-border capital, and improve global taxonomy alignment.

Key Insights

Six use cases: debt financing, investment strategies, benchmarks, corporate disclosures, investor disclosures, and policy setting
CGT enhances comparability of green bonds/loans, harmonizes investment processes, and supports ESG engagement
Enables CGT-aligned indexes to attract global investors and standardizes disclosures to reduce greenwashing
Provides policy reference for incentives and cross-border collaboration in GBA
Key challenges: data gaps, interoperability, and limited scope beyond climate mitigation

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