Building a Green and Sustainable Finance Workforce

18 KEY FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS 3. Attitudes Toward GSF and Environmental Issues Are Generally Positive Respondents expressed generally positive attitudes toward GSF and related environmental concerns. When asked to rate their agreement with various statements on a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree), the results showed encouraging levels of interest and engagement. A majority of respondents agreed with statements such as “I am interested in topics related to green and sustainable finance” and “I am willing to contribute to climate action by changing my behavior,” with over 60% selecting ratings of 5 or above. Similarly, many respondents indicated concern about the impact of extreme weather on living conditions in the next five years and reported paying attention to environmental protection policies and news. These generally positive responses suggest that young adults in Hong Kong are not only aware of GSF but also personally invested in its broader implications. The findings point to a receptive audience for sustainability-focused initiatives and underscore the importance of aligning career pathways with values-driven motivations. Figure 4 Distribution of Respondents’ Agreement Levels on GSF and Environmental Attitudes 0% Strongly disagree Strongly agree Neutral 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I am familiar with the concept of green and sustainable finance. I am willing to contribute to climate action by changing my behavior. I pay attention to environmental protection policies and news. I have invested or am investing in green and/or sustainability-related products, such as Green Bonds. I am interested in topics related to green and sustainable finance. I pay attention to developments and trends related to green and sustainable finance. I am concerned that extreme weather will impact our living conditions in the next five years. I regularly receive information about green and sustainable finance. 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 7.9% 13.5% 16.8% 22.4% 17.8% 14.1% 6.2% 11.8% 17.4% 20.8% 22.8% 15.9% 6.4% 11.7% 20.1% 24.7% 19.9% 13.0% 5.3% 12.4% 19.2% 20.2% 24.2% 15.7% 5.6% 11.1% 17.9% 22.0% 24.0% 17.0% 6.7% 9.8% 19.0% 20.8% 23.2% 16.3% 9.5% 12.4% 16.0% 19.3% 19.4% 11.0% 7.9% 10.1% 16.7% 20.9% 19.5% 14.4% 5.0% 7.6% 4.2% 3.0% 2.4% 4.3% 12.4% 10.6%