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With growing societal concerns and environmental consciousness, it has become essential for global businesses to demonstrate their commitment to ESG principles and sustainability. Sustainability means generating financial returns while promoting social and environmental welfare. Achieved through effective governance and minimizing harm, companies now understand sustainability is a critical business imperative. The concept of corporate sustainability has evolved from greenwashing and branding to creating innovative products and services, and companies can make use of such principles to create business opportunities, innovate, and generate revenue.

How can ESG play its part in promoting business growth? This seminar aims to provide valuable insights and practical examples of how to integrate sustainability into an organization's operational business strategies. The speaker will explore the fundamental principles of sustainable development and its impact on companies. Participants will acquire skills that enable them to better uphold ESG principles to help their organizations achieve business growth while creating new opportunities.

i. Overview of ESG performance and the significance for investors and stakeholders
• Understand the 3 core principles for upholding corporate sustainability
• Discover how ESG performance can impact a company's business performance

ii. Benefits of establishing a strong ESG proposition across the organization
• Explore how sustainability can lead to growth in investment returns, reduced risks, and more

iii. Top tips for integrating ESG principles into business strategies
• Acquire actionable strategies that can be applied to the organization, from assessment, planning to monitoring
• Gain insights from case studies of organizations across various industries on advocating ESG principles

Who should attend:
Senior management, ESG investors and sustainability professionals

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

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Speaker(s)

Joyce Lau, Executive Director, Vistra

Joyce is the Executive Director at Vistra, as well as a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI) (formerly “The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries”), The Chartered Governance Institute (formerly “The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators”) in the United Kingdom and EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst. With around 20 years of experience in the business advisory field, Joyce specializes in corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, financial reporting and corporate restructuring. She also provides professional services to listed companies and regulated entities in Hong Kong.

Language

Cantonese

Date and Time

2024/05/21 09:30 to 12:00

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Closed to media

Enquiries

Charis Cheung
Tel: 28231239
Email: [email protected]

Fee

Members @ HK$380 / Non-Members @ HK$560
+$50 for booking offline
Members enjoy 30% discount with BOC HKGCC VISA Card

Notes

- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis.
- Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted.
- The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued.
- No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$100 deduction, whichever is higher.
- Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons.
- A $50 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money.
- Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber.

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