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Hong Kong to launch carbon crediting scheme for building sector

Published 10:15 on July 13, 2018 / Last updated at 19:16 on July 13, 2018 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Hong Kong is planning to launch a carbon crediting scheme for its building sector that could generate 2.5 million allowances a year, and it is developing a blockchain-based trading platform to create a domestic market for the units, according to government officials.
Hong Kong is planning to launch a carbon crediting scheme for its building sector that could generate 2.5 million allowances a year, and it is developing a blockchain-based trading platform to create a domestic market for the units, according to government officials.


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