London ETO Supports Hong Kong-London Exchange on Urban Climate Solutions During Climate Action Week

London ETO supports Hong Kong-London exchange on urban climate solutions at London Climate Action Week

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" in London on June 24 (London time). The seminar was organised by the Civic Exchange, the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment and the GBA Carbon Neutrality Association during London Climate Action Week.

The seminar brought together representatives from the climate technology, finance, professional services, urban development and sustainability sectors to explore how London and Hong Kong can work together to develop, test and scale practical urban climate solutions across markets.

Speaking at the seminar, the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, highlighted Hong Kong's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050 and its effort to advance cleaner energy, greener buildings, sustainable transport and green technologies. Miss Chau said, "Delivering climate solutions requires innovation, investment, sound policy and professional expertise. Most importantly, it requires places where ideas can be tested, refined and scaled. Hong Kong's strengths as an international financial centre, together with its professional services, common law system and close integration with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, position the city well to support the development and scaling of urban climate solutions across Asia and beyond."

Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed.

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Over 80 participants attended the seminar and the networking reception that followed. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Photo shows (from left) the Executive Director of Hong Kong Green Building Council, Mr Harry Lai; the Head of Business and Talent Attraction/Investment Promotion of the InvestHK London Office, Ms Daisy Ip; the Founding Vice-President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Ms Grace Kwok; the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau; the Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech and Sustainability of InvestHK, Mr King Leung; the Executive Director of Civic Exchange, Mr Lawrence Iu; the Founding President of Greater Bay Area Carbon Neutrality Association, Mr Dennis Wu; and the Secretary General of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, Mr Tsun Chen, at the seminar. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO), together with Invest Hong Kong, supported the seminar "Connecting London and Hong Kong: Scaling Urban Climate Solutions Across Markets" of London Climate Action Week on June 24 (London time). Photo shows the Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivering welcome remarks. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Staff member of waterproofing service company convicted of applying false trade description

A staff member of a waterproofing service company was convicted of applying a false trade description to waterproofing services, in contravention of the Trade Descriptions Ordinance (TDO), and was sentenced to imprisonment for four months, suspended for three years, and fined HK$2,000 by the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts today (June 26).

Hong Kong Customs received informationin May 2025 alleging that a waterproofing service company staff member had engaged in unfair trade practices in the supply of waterproofing services.

Customs investigations revealed that the waterproofing work was carried out by way of injecting waterproofing materials, and the charges were calculated based on the weight in kilograms of materials used, amounting to $45,000. The staff member made a false claim to the consumer that a three-year free maintenance would be provided upon completion of the work. However, the water leakage problem persisted after the completion of waterproof work, and the staff member could no longer be reached. Ultimately, the staff member and the company involved failed to fulfill the promise to provide maintenance service to the consumer.

Customs welcomes the sentence which has given a clear warning to unscrupulous practitioners in the industry. The department has all along been concerned about the unfair trade practices across all sectors and industries. Should any person or trader be found to have contravened the TDO, Customs will take decisive enforcement actions and will not tolerate any illegal acts.

Customs reminds traders to comply with the requirements of the TDO. Consumers are also reminded to procure services from reputable shops. After purchasing services, they should keep the relevant records, such as transaction receipts and contracts, which can become basic information in case a complaint is lodged in the future.

Under the TDO, any person who in the course of any trade or business applies a false trade description to any service commits an offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $500,000 and imprisonment for five years.

Members of the public may report any suspected violations of the TDO to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

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