Building a Green and Sustainable Finance Workforce

19 4. Strong Interest in GSF Careers A strong majority of respondents (68.1%) are aware of GSF-related job opportunities. Furthermore, close to 60% have previously applied for GSF roles, indicating active engagement. Nearly two-thirds (65.8%) of respondents expressed interest in working in the GSF sector, with 61.3% currently exploring related job opportunities. Figure 5 Respondents’ Awareness of GSF-related Job Opportunities Figure 7 Respondents’ Interest in Working in the GSF Sector Figure 6 Respondents Who Have Applied for GSF-related Jobs Figure 8 Respondents Who Are Currently Exploring GSF-related Job Opportunities Yes 68.1% No 31.9% Yes 58.7% No 41.3% Yes 61.3% No 38.7% Yes 65.8% No 12.6% I'm not sure. 21.6% Respondents who expressed interest in pursuing a career in GSF were asked to select their top reasons for their interest. Among them, the top three motivators were a personal interest in green and sustainability (63.4%), interest in environmental issues (55.1%), and a desire to work in the financial services industry (47.1%). I am interested in green and sustainability. 63.4% I am interested in environmental issues. 55.1% I am interested in working in the financial services industry. 47.1% My skills and/or experience align with the sector’s needs. 38.0% There appear to be many career opportunities in this sector in Hong Kong. 23.3% The remuneration is attractive. 17.7% Figure 9 Top Motivators for Pursuing a Career in GSF 0% 20% 10% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%