On June 26, Bank of China London Branch successfully hosted an event titled “From Policy to Impact: A Global Perspective on the Current State of Sustainable Development”. As an official event of the 2025 London Climate Action Week (LCAW), the forum brought together over 100 leaders and experts from the financial sector, government agencies, regulatory bodies, think tanks, and academic institutions across China, the UK, and Europe. Discussions focused on key topics such as green finance systems, natural capital, international regulatory convergence, green finance practices, and UK-China cooperation in sustainable finance.
A major highlight was the official launch of the UK-China Nature & Biodiversity Finance Work Stream, initiated by the UK-China Green Finance Taskforce and co-led by Bank of China and Standard Chartered. The initiative aims to drive cross-border collaboration in areas including natural capital valuation, biodiversity-related disclosures, and innovative green financing mechanisms.
In recent years, Bank of China and the UK have continuously advanced their cooperation in green finance, achieving remarkable results:
- Issued US$2.2 billion sustainable bonds on the London Stock Exchange
- Released the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Framework Report
- Renewed the Memorandum of Understanding on Green and Biodiversity Finance Cooperation with the UK government
- In 2025, incorporated three green achievements into the China–UK Economic and Financial Dialogue
- Assisted China's Ministry of Finance in successfully issuing the first RMB-denominated green sovereign bond in London
Bank of China will give full play to its advantages in globalised and comprehensive operations, making greater contributions to promoting cooperation and exchanges in global sustainable development.
