Friends of the Earth (Hong Kong) is proud to announce that our Vice Chairperson and Green Finance Convenor, Mr Anthony Cheung, has been appointed as a member of the Independent Standards Board (ISB) of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP).
This appointment marks a significant milestone not only for Mr Cheung but also for Hong Kong’s growing presence in the global sustainability landscape.
Global Standards with Far-Reaching Impact
The GHGP is the organisation behind the world’s most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standards. Its classification framework has become the foundation for virtually all emissions calculation methodologies used today, most notably the Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions categories:
· Scope 1: Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources
· Scope 2: Indirect emissions from purchased electricity
· Scope 3: All other indirect emissions occurring in a company’s value chain
These categories have been adopted globally by corporations, governments, and organisations as the standard approach to carbon accounting and reporting.
The Role of the Independent Standards Board
The Independent Standards Board comprises leading global experts in climate science, corporate sustainability, and environmental policy. As the GHGP’s decision-making entity, the ISB will:
· Oversee the standards development process
· Review and approve GHG Protocol Standards
· Make decisions related to the content of standards
Mr Cheung joins this distinguished group at a crucial time when greenhouse gas accounting standards are becoming increasingly important for global climate action.
Bridging Hong Kong with Global Standards
“This appointment represents a significant opportunity to align Hong Kong’s sustainability standards with international frameworks,” said Mr Cheung. “I look forward to bringing Hong Kong and mainland China’s perspectives to the global stage, ensuring our regional context is considered in the development of universal standards.”
Mr Cheung’s appointment comes as Hong Kong continues to develop as a green finance hub in Asia. His position on the ISB will help facilitate knowledge exchange between local practices and global standards, supporting Hong Kong’s transition to a low-carbon economy
while ensuring that local businesses can seamlessly integrate with international sustainability reporting requirements.
Looking Forward
As climate reporting becomes increasingly standardised worldwide, having Hong Kong representation at this high level ensures our region’s voice is heard in shaping the future of global carbon accounting frameworks.
We congratulate Mr Cheung on this prestigious appointment and look forward to the positive impact his expertise will bring to both global standards development and Hong Kong’s sustainability journey.
For more information about the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and its standards, visit https://ghgprotocol.org/
