China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group (CECEP) has been at the forefront of advancing sustainable financing in China. As a Council Member of the Green Finance Committee, China Society for Finance and Banking under the People's Bank of China (PBoC), CECEP assisted the PBoC in formulating the Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue (2015 Edition) and updating the Green Bond Endorsed Projects Catalogue (2021 Edition).

CECEPEC is part of the first batch of recognised external reviewers under the Green and Sustainable Finance Grant Scheme launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). CECEPEC has the unique advantage as the only external reviewer with a Chinese background and business focus. With our professional knowledge and experience in the ESG and sustainability field, CECEPEC can also provide advisory services to our clients and guide them through their green and sustainable financing journeys.

As a convening member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and a founding member of The Hong Kong International Carbon Market Council of the HKEX, CECEP is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s continual success as a leading green and sustainable finance hub, and the development of the sustainable finance market in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), China and Asia Pacific. As an external reviewer recognised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), a founding member an active member of Climate Change Technical Expert Group (TEG) of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), an Observer of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and a regular contributor to the formulation of ESG and sustainable finance system and policies Mainland China, CECEPEC has rich experience in supporting the green and sustainable finance business of financial institutions. Through our custom sustainability index solutions, and ESG data products such as the ERA – China A-share Environmental Risk Assessment, CECEPEC strives to meet the needs of the stakeholders of the sustainable investing market.

The financial sector plays a pivotal role in sustainable development and climate action, with the ability to mobilizing capital to support low-carbon economic activities and achieve the dual carbon goals. Financial institutions need to stay nimble in order to develop their sustainable finance business and meet the enormous market demand for sustainable finance products. Meanwhile, financial institutions are facing increasing regulatory pressure and disclosure requirements. CECEPEC can support financial institutions throughout the pre-design, development and optimization stages of your sustainable finance product offerings, while ensuring they are aligned to international standards and market practice, and tailored for your target customers and industries. On the other hand, with our expertise in ESG and climate-related disclosures, CECEPEC provides comprehensive support to financial institutions to meet the evolving compliance requirements.

CECEPEC offers professional training to personnel of different positions, introducing sustainability-related policies and development trends. With tailor-made training courses and models based on companies' specific requests, we can help the Board, senior management, ESG working committee, and ESG working groups stay abreast of the policy change and market trends, enhancing their ESG-related knowledge and skills to achieve ESG management efficiency.