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Hong Kong stands at the forefront of mandatory ESG reporting implementation in Asia, with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) positioning Hong Kong among the first jurisdictions globally to announce new climate-related reporting requirements based on International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards. Starting from January 1, 2025, all Main Board listed companies must comply with these comprehensive disclosure requirements, making Hong Kong one of the most advanced ESG frameworks in Asia. With 76% of large U.S. companies now identifying climate-related risks in their corporate disclosures globally, sustainability has evolved from a voluntary initiative to a critical business imperative for companies operating in this dynamic financial hub.

This intensive half-day program provides business leaders with the updated trends, strategic framework and practical tools needed to navigate the evolving ESG landscape, ensuring your organization stays competitive while capitalizing on the growing importance of sustainability and ESG reporting!

Content:
1. Key jargons you need to know about sustainability and ESG e.g.
• SDG 2030/2050 Agenda
• 17 Sustainable Development Goals
• Creating Shared Value
• Triple Bottom Line
• ESG reporting
• Carbon emission (Scope 1, 2,3)

2. Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Regulatory Landscape
• HKEX Requirements: New Climate Requirements effective January 1, 2025
• Implementation Timeline: “Comply or explain” basis for 2025, mandatory disclosure for Large Cap Issuers from 2026
• Hong Kong’s role as a green finance hub connecting China with international

3. How does sustainability and ESG help your business creating value
• Consumer expectations
• Business and marketing strategies used by other companies
• Value Chain management

4. Useful market information
• Certifications in the market
• Market indexes
• Awards in the market

5. Updates on China ESG reporting policies, guidelines and timelines

6. Cases and industry practices

learning outcome:
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
• Know the key sustainability and ESG reporting related jargons
• Note the update of HK’s ESG reporting requirements and critical timelines
• Explore the values of sustainability and ESG bring to your business
• Acquire useful market information e.g. market index, awards, certifications
• Obtain an overview of China ESG policies and updated timelines
• Gain business and marketing ideas from the sustainability cases and practices of other organisations

Who Should Attend:
Business proprietors, partners, directors, general managers and managers, as well as anyone interested in the latest trends in sustainability and ESG for corporates.

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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)

Selina Kam, Senior Talent Development Consultant, Sino i Training Centre

Selina was the corporate HR director and a member of the sustainability committee for a listed company with a global presence. She has led sustainability and talent-related projects since 2009. Currently, she is a lecturer for an HKSAR government recognised ESG international certification program and provides sustainability, ESG, and HR-related advice to market practitioners. In June 2025, she has met with the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), International Labour Organization (ILO), UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) officials in Geneva for the updated trends of sustainability and ESG issues.

As a human capital strategist and Distinguished Trainer Awardee, she has trained and coached more than 40,000 leaders and executives from over 133 organizations in the Asia-Pacific region on various topics, including leadership and management, personal and interpersonal effectiveness, and financial and retirement planning.

With her extensive experience, she has been interviewed by SCMP, HK Economic Times, and Oriental Daily on various people development topics. She is a doctoral candidate and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Business from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge, in addition to a master’s degree, and a bachelor’s degree from Western University in Canada.

Language

Cantonese

Date and Time

2025/09/18 09:30 to 12:30

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Closed to media

Enquiries

Sam So
Tel: 28231213
Email: sso@chamber.org.hk

Fee

Members @ HK$900 / Non-Members @ HK$1,100
+$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.
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- Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber.
- Participants agree to indemnify the Chamber and the hosting party all liabilities for property damage, physical injury or death in relation to this event. Participants are advised to take their own insurance against all risks.

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