HERA 2026 Submission Closed with Record-Breaking 120 Entries from Over 60 Companies
Hong Kong, 15 August 2026 – The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (“HERA”) is pleased to announce that submissions for HERA 2026 have officially closed, receiving a record-breaking 120 entries from over 60 companies across Asia.
Entering its 9th year, HERA continues to serve as a leading platform in the region for recognising excellence, innovation and credibility in ESG and sustainability disclosure. The strong level of participation this year reflects the growing importance of high-quality sustainability reporting, as companies respond to evolving stakeholder expectations, regulatory developments, and the increasing demand for transparent and decision-useful ESG information.
Tony Wong, Founder of HERA, stated: “We are encouraged to see a record-breaking number of submissions for HERA 2026, which reflects the continued maturation of ESG reporting across Asia. With the emergence of ISSB Standards and the growing focus on sustainability-related disclosures that are significant to financial impact, the reporting landscape is entering a new stage. Going forward, companies will need to move beyond general ESG communication and place greater emphasis on financially relevant sustainability risks and opportunities, clearer governance, stronger data quality and more meaningful disclosure for investors and stakeholders.”
As sustainability reporting continues to evolve, HERA remains committed to encouraging companies to produce reports that are not only compliant, but also clear, balanced, credible and useful. In particular, HERA 2026 continues to recognise organisations that demonstrate strong reporting practices in areas such as material ESG topics, climate-related disclosure, ESG data quality, stakeholder-oriented communication, and the linkage between sustainability efforts and long-term business resilience.
The winners of HERA 2026 will be announced at the Award Presentation Ceremony and Luncheon, which will be held on 23 October 2026 at Hyatt Regency, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.
About HERA
The Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards (HERA) is dedicated to recognizing excellence in ESG disclosures, helping companies build trust among their stakeholders. Organized by the registered non-profit organization, Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards Limited, HERA represents the most prestigious form of recognition for corporate sustainability in the region. HERA is the first ESG award worldwide to receive a special nomination from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) ISAR Honours, highlighting its global significance and credibility in promoting transparency and accountability in sustainability practices. For more information and to apply, please visit our official website at https://hkesgawards.com/.
About Alaya Consulting
Alaya Consulting is a leading ESG consultancy renowned for its pioneering achievements in the field. We specialize in a comprehensive range of ESG services including advisory, climate-related disclosure, assurance, ratings upgrade, and GRI Certified Training. As the esteemed ESG partner of the Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards, we are committed to enhancing sustainability practices across Asia. Alaya Consulting stands out as the first ESG Advisory in Asia to not only receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our carbon reduction targets but also successfully meets our initial target. Building on this achievement, we have set and committed to a second SBTi-approved target.
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