Established in 2000, ECO Environmental Investments Limited (ECO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas). Fully committed to protecting the environment, ECO has not only developed a wide range of clean energy businesses but has also dedicated itself to driving innovation in related technologies. ECO focuses on exploring new energy business opportunities for the clean and green energies in China and Hong Kong.

In view of the surge in global energy demand, challenges arising from climate change, and changes in China's national energy policy and energy mix, ECO is focusing on developing new energy projects in China that are low in emissions and pollution, covering advanced carbon materials, biofuels and clean coal utilization. ECO is also actively engaged in the research and development as well as the application of new technologies in these fields. In many cases, scientific innovations are involved to turn low grade resources into high value energy, chemicals and new materials.

Committed to environmental protection and continuous innovation, ECO works persistently to expand its green energy portfolio and invests in the development of new technologies. In addition to having a research team of its own, ECO collaborates closely with China and overseas R&D institutions as it is dedicated to research, develop and adopt the newest technology in low-carbon green field.