Stakeholder engagement is an integral part of HKEX's business development and commitment to CSR. With ongoing dialogues, we understand our stakeholders' views and expectations which enables us to develop our approach to CSR and better evaluate the resulting impact. 

Understanding how various CSR topics may affect our business and our stakeholders is a critical part of our social responsibility undertaking.

These topics are identified mainly based on (i) desktop research; (ii) continual engagement with stakeholders in daily operations; and (iii) understanding HKEX’s risks and opportunities. 

Taking into account the latest developments across global sustainability agenda and benchmarking with our international peers, the materiality and relevance of identified CSR topics are evaluated through a systematic process, including the assessment of how these topics may influence our operations and decisions of our stakeholders. Based on the result of the materiality assessment, we formulate our CSR strategy and plans to reinforce our commitments towards sustainability.