Roadmap for ESG Development for Logistics Industry announced to enhance competitiveness
The Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) announced the Roadmap for ESG (environmental, social and governance) Development for Logistics Industry today (June 18) for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics industry to follow for achieving compliance with international ESG requirements, with an aim to enhance the competitiveness of Hong Kong's logistics industry and hence Hong Kong's position as an international logistics hub.
Green and sustainable development is one of the directions that the Government has specified for the way forward for the logistics industry in the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development announced in October 2023. To promote the development of green and sustainable logistics, the Government has committed in the Action Plan to formulating a clear ESG roadmap for the industry to assist logistics enterprises in meeting international ESG requirements progressively. Upon conducting a consultancy study, the TLB has worked out the Roadmap by taking into account international ESG standards and current market developments while working in consultation with the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council and various organisations and players in the industry.
The Roadmap covers a three-year period from 2025 to 2027 and adopts a three-stage approach for logistics SMEs to build up their capabilities to collect and report ESG data, thereby meeting the most stringent prevailing international ESG disclosure requirements by the time the Roadmap expires. The first stage involves raising logistics SMEs' awareness of ESG principles and international ESG requirements, the second stage involves equipping logistics SMEs with the capability to collect and record logistics ESG data, while the third stage aims to prepare logistics SMEs for ESG reporting, which is foreseen to be a possible international requirement in the next phase of ESG development.
A spokesperson for the TLB said, "ESG has become an international trend, with the European Union having already made ESG disclosures along the whole supply chain compulsory for enterprises from this year onwards, and the Mainland also formulating its own ESG disclosure standards that are planned to be applicable to all companies, including SMEs, by 2030. Therefore, for Hong Kong logistics SMEs, which are well-plugged into the global supply chain, ESG adoption is no longer an option but an essential step for their survival and maintenance of their global competitiveness. We hope that the Roadmap will provide logistics SMEs with an easy-to-follow guide to embark on their ESG journey and help to enhance the competitiveness of our logistics industry, thereby consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international logistics hub.
"Promotion and training will be crucial for logistics SMEs to reach each of the aforesaid stages of the Roadmap. In this connection, the TLB will collaborate with and encourage industry players, trade associations, professional bodies and training institutions to provide necessary support to deliver the Roadmap," the spokesman added.
As the next step, the TLB will promote the adoption of the Roadmap in association with industry stakeholders, and will review and update the Roadmap in a timely manner ahead of its expiry with reference to the prevailing international ESG requirements, among others, to help logistics SMEs to continue to be ESG-compliant.
Apart from the ESG Roadmap, the TLB also launched today a dedicated online ESG resource centre on the website of the Council, which serves as a one-stop portal for information related to ESG for reference by logistics companies in Hong Kong. In addition, to assist logistics SMEs in starting their ESG journey, the TLB will launch within this year a set of ESG data collection tools that will facilitate effective collection and recording of logistics ESG data essential for compliance with international ESG disclosure requirements by SMEs.
The ESG roadmap has been uploaded to theTLB's website.
Update on chikungunya fever
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced that, as of 5pm today (January 11), no new cases of chikungunya fever (CF) had been recorded.
Latest surveillance data
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Hong Kong has recorded a total of 82 confirmed CF cases last year. Among them, 11 were local cases, and the rest were imported cases.
Since the beginning of 2025, and as of December 10, 2025, a total of 502 264 CF cases and 186 CF-related deaths have been reported in over 40 countries/territories. Cases have been reported in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Although the northern hemisphere has entered the winter season, temperatures in subtropical and some temperate regions remain elevated due to climate change, creating favourable conditions for mosquito breeding. In addition, CF outbreaks continue to occur in many countries worldwide. The risk of imported cases persists. Members of the public should check the situation of the destinations before travelling abroad, especially when travelling to Southeast Asian countries.
Government's comprehensive follow-up actions
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Given that some local cases of CF have visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails or the surrounding area in November last year, the trails are currently closed until further notice. Relevant government departments continue to conduct large-scale mosquito control and prevention efforts along the trails, and the CHP appeals to the public not to enter the area in order to reduce the risk of contracting CF and to avoid exposure to chemicals or interfering with the mosquito control operations. Since the confirmation on December 10, 2025, of a case involving a person who had visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails on November 30, 2025, no further local cases have been recorded to date. The CHP continues to urge individuals who have recently hiked along the Tsing Yi Nature Trails to seek medical attention as soon as possible if they develop relevant symptoms and to call the enquiry hotline (Tel: 2125 2373), which operates from 9am to 6pm.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) has been continuously conducting intensive fogging operations to eliminate adult mosquitoes along the Tsing Yi Nature Trails and the surrounding area. At suitable locations, large ultra-low volume foggers have been deployed, and a robot dog is being put on trial to enhance operational effectiveness. The FEHD has also set up new mosquito trapping devices, cleared discarded containers and garbage that could cause stagnant water, and applied larvicide oil or larvicides in areas with stagnant water that cannot be removed immediately. The FEHD has been collaborating with the Kwai Tsing District Office, the Lands Department and the Drainage Services Department to strengthen efforts in eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites along the Tsing Yi Nature Trails. Pamphlets have been distributed to hikers in the area, urging citizens to be vigilant against mosquito infestations and take personal protective measures. The FEHD has also held meetings of the interdepartmental task forces on anti-mosquito work across districts to discuss the latest developments regarding the situation and plan accordingly to co-ordinate relevant departments and stakeholders in strengthening mosquito prevention and control measures in areas under their purview.
Continuously strengthening prevention and control
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The FEHD and relevant departments have comprehensively enhanced the mosquito control operations in Hong Kong since July last year, and this has continued. Among these, the FEHD has conducted vector investigations and targeted mosquito control operations against the imported and local cases. In light of the local case, the FEHD has immediately conducted follow-up actions, including:
carrying out intensive fogging in scrubby areas within a 250-metre radius of the relevant locations to kill adult mosquitoes;
carrying out inspections of the locations, removing stagnant water, applying insecticides and disposing of abandoned water containers every week with a view to preventing mosquito breeding; and
enhancing public education efforts through organising health talks, setting up mobile education stations, and distributing publicity leaflets.
The abovementioned measures will be continued. Furthermore, the Government will further enhance the mosquito control efforts in addition to the existing measures.
Preventive measures to be taken by the public
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Members of the public should use DEET-containing insect repellents or other effective active ingredients properly to prevent mosquito bites, but the following precautions should be taken when using them:
read the label instructions carefully first;
apply right before entering an area with a risk of mosquito bites;
apply on exposed skin and clothing;
use DEET of up to 30 per cent for pregnant women and up to 10 per cent for children (for children who travel to countries or areas where mosquito-borne diseases are endemic or epidemic and where exposure is likely, those aged 2 months or above can use DEET-containing insect repellents with a DEET concentration of up to 30 per cent);
apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent;
reapply only when needed and follow the instructions; and
in addition to DEET, there are other insect repellents available on the market containing different active ingredients, such as IR3535 and picaridin. When using any insect repellent, the public should follow the usage instructions and precautions on the product label.
The FEHD also appeals to members of the public to continue to stay alert and work together to carry out mosquito prevention and control measures early, including inspecting their homes and surroundings to remove potential breeding grounds, changing water in vases and scrubbing their inner surfaces, removing water in saucers under potted plants at least once a week, and properly disposing of containers such as empty cans and lunch boxes. The FEHD also advises members of the public and property management agencies to keep drains free of blockage and level all defective ground surfaces to prevent the accumulation of water. They should also scrub all drains and surface sewers with an alkaline detergent at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs.
The public should call 1823 in case of mosquito problems, and may visit the following pages for more information: the CF page of theCHPand theTravel Health Service, the latestTravel Health News,tips for using insect repellents, and the CHPFacebook Page,Instagram AccountandYouTube Channel, and also theMosquito Prevention and Control dedicated pageof the FEHD.
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