We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carbon Exchange (Hong Kong) Limited, a Green and FinTech company that provides a digital platform for ESG disclosure, sustainable finance and project-based carbon initiatives.
Through this collaboration, we aim to enhance the credibility, reliability and transparency of environmental data, strengthening confidence in data disclosure across Hong Kong and the wider region.
Enhancing environmental data integrity through independent validation
Carbon Exchange connects businesses, project developers and investors to sustainability-linked opportunities, supporting low-carbon development. Its ESGBOT 2.0 system is a smart ESG reporting platform that automates ESG report creation, enabling users to generate compliant disclosures efficiently.
We provide independent third-party validation services for environmental and carbon-related data submitted via the ESGBOT 2.0 platform. By applying principles and methodologies of the international standard, we help ensure that environmental data is scientifically robust, technically consistent and aligned with international practices.
Supporting transparent and evidence-based ESG reporting
Through our global expertise in testing, inspection, certification and sustainability assurance, we support the integrity of environmental data and help organizations deliver transparent, evidence-based sustainability disclosures.
Validated data promotes responsible decision-making among stakeholders and enhances the overall quality of sustainability-linked information. This is increasingly important as regulatory expectations rise and markets demand credible, decision-ready environmental disclosures.
Billy Lai, Deputy Director of SGS Business Assurance in Hong Kong, said: “Independent third-party validation is critical to ensuring that carbon-related information is credible and decision-ready. As organizations – including SMEs – advance their net-zero strategies, they increasingly depend on verified and transparent data to demonstrate progress, build stakeholder confidence and meet rising regulatory expectations. Reliable environmental data provides the foundation that the businesses need to plan effectively, access sustainable finance opportunities and participate responsibly in the low-carbon economy.”
"As global supply chains and green finance requirements tighten, SMEs urgently need an accessible way to navigate complex ESG compliance." said Mr. Tony Ho, Director of Carbon Exchange (Hong Kong) Limited, "Our ESGBOT 2.0 answers this demand by providing a user-friendly, one-step DIY reporting tool for ESG disclosure, rating and solutions. By integrating SGS’s industry-leading validation services into the ESGBOT 2.0 ecosystem, we ensure our users can elevate their reporting to meet rigorous, globally recognized standards - empowering them to bridge the gap between their operations and green banking opportunities."
At the MoU signing ceremony held on 10 February 2026, Mr. Tony Ho, Director of Carbon Exchange (Hong Kong) Limited (left), signed the MOU with Mr. Billy Lai, Deputy Director of Business Assurance of SGS Hong Kong Limited (right).
About Carbon Exchange (Hong Kong) Limited.
Carbon Exchange (Hong Kong) Limited is a carbon management company advancing green finance and sustainable investment. Through measurable, verifiable and reportable approaches, supported by SaaS and AI-based solutions, it enhances ESG transparency and strengthens the investability of carbon reduction projects. The company has contributed to more than 1,000 projects, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
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