HKTDC and Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong join forces to help SMEs enhance ESG competitiveness

HONG KONG,May 15,2023 --The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Limited (D&B) announced a new partnership to help small and medium-sized enterprises ("SMEs"),start-ups,and Micro-,Small and Medium-sized Enterprises ("MSMEs") with green transformation by offering a comprehensive range of quality ESG registered services,namelyD&B ESG Registered TM.

Mr Andrew Wu (left),Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland China & HKSAR and HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lau (right),announce a new partnership between the two organisations to enhance SMEs’ ESG competitiveness

As a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics and the HKTDC's recognised ESG partner,D&B further demonstrates its commitment in promoting environmental,social and governance (ESG) to companies,large and small,in Hong Kong to enhance their competitiveness and drive growth.

A D&B ESG Registered TMbadge and profile will be presented to companies that have successfully completed the required assessment as a recognition of commitment to disclosing ESG data. This ESG service aims to support companies to expand their business,enhance their reputation and attract investors,while achieving their net-zero targets.

Drive sustainable ecosystem for SMEs

Managing Director of Dun & Bradstreet China - Mainland and Hong Kong SAR Mr Andrew Wu said: "Dun & Bradstreet is privileged to be part of it to support and drive a sustainable ecosystem for SMEs. To have our ESG solutions recognised by HKTDC,a statutorybody in HK,for not just large corporations and listed companies,but also the SMEs,start-ups and the MSMEs… as the UNSDGs' (United Nations Sustainable Development Group) motto states,"Leave no one behind".

Dun & Bradstreet Hong Kong as the recognised Environmental,Social,and Governance (ESG) partner of Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) sets an excellent example of D&B's strong reputation as a global provider of reliable business decisioning data and analytics."

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Dr Patrick Lausaid: "We are pleased to join hands with Dun & Bradstreet (HK) Limited to support Hong Kong enterprises in capitalising on the global trend towards sustainability."

Under the partnership,D&B will provide discounted ESG registered services for members of HKTDC's Transformation Sandbox (T-box),a comprehensive business support programme launched in April 2020 to help SMEs upgrade and transform. "We are certain that local companies will enhance their ESG competitiveness with the help of a world-leading service provider in the field,such as Dun & Bradstreet," Dr Patrick Lau added.

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About Dun & Bradstreet

Dun & Bradstreet,a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics,enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet's Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue,lower cost,mitigate risk and transform their businesses. Since 1841,companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For details,please visit www.dnb.com.hk

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote,assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally,including 13 in Mainland China,the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions,conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies,particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information,please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus.

About HKTDC Transformation Sandbox ("T-box")

The HKTDC Transformation Sandbox (T-box) is a SME support programme that helps businesses to enhance competitiveness and achieve transformation goals in the areas of branding,e-commerce,manufacturing relocation and new markets.The programme is offered free of charge and is open to all companies registered in Hong Kong. For details,please visit https://smesupport.hktdc.com/en/s/tbox

D&B ESG Registered (TM) is a badge from an industry-trusted source signifying company’s commitment to ESG data disclosure