Building a Green and Sustainable Finance Workforce

25 9. High Interest in the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme The Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme is an important initiative for increasing GSF talent in Hong Kong. Awareness of the scheme is moderate, with slightly more than half of the respondents (53.7%) aware of it. However, interest in utilizing the scheme to enhance skills and qualifications is high, with nearly 89% expressed interest to varying degrees in applying. This suggests that while more promotional efforts may be needed to boost awareness, the scheme resonates strongly with its intended audience. Financial support is a compelling incentive. With more targeted outreach and communication, the scheme has the potential to significantly accelerate the development of a skilled GSF workforce in Hong Kong. Yes, I am very interested and plan to apply. Yes Yes, I am somewhat interested and might apply. Yes, I am somewhat interested and will consider applying. No No, I am not interested at this time. 30.7% 53.7% 29.1% 46.3% 28.9% 11.3% Figure 16 Awareness of the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme Figure 17 Interest in Utilizing the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme 0% 20% 10% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% 10% 5% 20% 15% 30% 25% 35%