In today's business landscape, looking ahead means considering your customers, community, and the environment. DBS Hong Kong SME Sustainable Finance Programme helps you secure the financing your business needs while contributing to a sustainable future.
Why go green now?
Embracing sustainability isn't just good for the planet; it's smart business. Investing in environmentally beneficial projects and transitioning to lower-carbon operations offers a multitude of advantages for SMEs:
- Enhance Brand Value:
Build a positive brand image by showcasing your commitment to ESG and sustainability to customers and partners.
- Attract Potential Investors:
Appeal to investors who prioritize sustainability and social responsibility.
- Stay Ahead of Regulations:
Comply with evolving government regulations and policies.
- Strengthen Supply Chains:
Enable your suppliers to access lower-cost credit, improving stickiness and creating more resilient and sustainable supply chains.
- Lower Operating Costs:
Achieve savings through energy efficiency.
The DBS Hong Kong SME Sustainable Finance Programme is specifically designed to finance projects or activities that have clear environmental benefits, contributing to sustainable development and a climate-resilient economy. Examples of eligible uses of the credit facilities under this programme:
| Energy Efficiency Upgrades | Switching to LED lighting or investing in energy-efficient appliances, etc. |
| Pollution Prevention & Resource Conservation | Repurposing materials or facilities for reusable, recyclable, and refurbished products, etc. |
| Eco-Friendly Building/Renovation | Obtaining green building certifications, using sustainable materials, or implementing waste management systems, etc. |
| Clean Transportation | Switching to electric vehicles for company fleets, etc. |
| Renewable Energy Installation | Installing solar panels on rooftops or building facades, etc. |
From now until 15 May 2026, successful applicants of credit facilities under the DBS Hong Kong SME Sustainable Finance Programme who meet the following criteria may enjoy up to HK$10,000 in rewards*.
Eligibility:
| On or before 15 May 2026 | On or before 15 July 2026 | During the first 6 months of repayment |
| Successfully submit the credit application under DBS Hong Kong Sustainable Finance Programme | Successfully receive the facility and completed facility drawdown/ limit utilization | Maintain no overdue record |
Rewards for first 40 eligible participants:
| Reward 1: Cash Rebate | Reward 2: Supermarket Vouchers |
| Enjoy HK$1,000 cash rebate for every HK$500,000 facility drawdown/ limit utilization, capped at HK$5,000. | Receive HK$1,000 supermarket vouchers for every HK$500,000 facility drawdown/ limit utilization, capped at HK$5,000. |
* Terms and Conditions of ‘DBS Hong Kong SME Sustainable Finance Programme Reward’ apply.
Your business can grow stronger by going greener. DBS is here to support your transition every step of the way.
Submit your information and our team of experts will be in touch in 3 working days to guide you on the application.
Or simply call DBS SME Loan Hotline at 2290 8123 or visit our SME Banking Centre, to find out more!
The Bank reserves the final decision on application approval.
| What are the loan types of the DBS Hong Kong SME Sustainability Finance Programme? | |
| Various loan types are eligible such as business instalment loan, revolving term loans, trade facilities etc. |
| What can I do if my credit application is not accepted? Is there a process to review the decision? | |
| If you have any questions or need to discuss the result of your credit application, please contact our "SME Credit Approval Review Hotline" at 2290 8050 or email to [email protected] |
To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!



