20th Eco Expo Asia Showcases Green Technologies Driving Zero-Carbon Future

The 20th Eco Expo Asia opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo for a four-day run, gathering approximately 340 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions to showcase innovative green technologies and sustainable solutions. Jointly organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, with co-organization by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the expo focuses on three key green technology areas that support Hong Kong's policy address and contribute to carbon neutrality goals.

This year's expo carries significant importance as it aligns with recent Chinese government guidelines on advancing low-carbon transition and strengthening carbon trading market development. The event serves as a critical platform for accelerating the global transition to sustainable practices, particularly relevant given the increasing urgency of climate action worldwide. HKTDC Executive Director Sophia Chong emphasized the expo's role in developing ecosystems for innovation and collaboration to support green agendas, noting that this 20th edition marks a milestone in sustainability commitment.

The expo features three major focus areas that respond directly to policy priorities: Circular Economy and Waste Management, Green & Smart Mobility, and ESG-related Services. In the circular economy sector, companies like Green AI Technology Limited are displaying AI-powered smart sorting bins with real-time waste identification, while Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd showcases comprehensive waste treatment projects. The green mobility sector features innovations such as SANY Mobile Charging Power Station from SANY Turbo Fly Machine Limited, capable of charging two electric trucks simultaneously, and CIMC Enric Investment Holding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd's hydrogen and green methanol technology solutions for transportation and storage.

Hong Kong's strategic position as an international city within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area makes this expo particularly significant for global sustainability efforts. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan described Hong Kong as serving as a "super connector" in the global sustainability journey, bringing together talent, technology, and capital to foster collaboration and scale up green innovation. The expo actively supports this role by building platforms for Hong Kong and mainland enterprises to expand globally, attracting buyers from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hungary, and Poland.

International participation has expanded significantly this year, with 17 pavilions including first-time participants from Italy and South Korea, alongside returning pavilions from Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway. The ANSO Environmental Technology Industry Alliance, led by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO), is making its debut with 11 mainland enterprises showcasing water resources and atmospheric environment technologies. Research institutions also play a prominent role, with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jinjiang Technology and Innovation Research Institute presenting innovations.

The Eco Asia Conference, running concurrently with the expo, brings together industry leaders to discuss critical sustainability topics. Sessions cover construction and transportation sectors, with experts exploring how these industries can build sustainable cities through effective collaboration. The conference also features the debut of the Hong Kong Circular Built Environment Guidebook, providing updated green guidelines for the construction industry. Additional events include the 6th Hydrogen Economy Forum and the FHKI Q-Mark Low Carbon Restaurant Award 2025, further emphasizing the comprehensive approach to sustainability being promoted.

Startups are prominently featured throughout the expo, with the Environmental Campaign Committee hosting a pavilion presenting 22 local green startups. Innovative companies like afterNATURE showcase products such as the Deep Hexagonal Basin, which creates habitats for marine life to preserve coastal biodiversity, while Formwork IO exhibits carbon-negative building materials AtmosBrick and globally debuts AtmosTile. These innovations demonstrate how emerging technologies can directly contribute to carbon reduction goals while creating new business opportunities in the green economy.

The expo's international reach extends through tomorrow's 'Experience Sharing Forum on Promoting Environmental Business in Overseas Markets,' where government officials and representatives from Belt and Road countries will share strategies for local market development. This forum, along with targeted invitations to government service providers from ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, helps green companies expand their international networks and access new markets. The final day of the expo on October 31 will open to the public free of charge, encouraging broader community engagement with sustainable living practices through talks, workshops, and environmental activities. More information about the expo can be found at https://www.ecoexpoasia.com.