Hong Kong Management Association

Executive Diploma in Sustainability, ESG and Green Finance

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Course Information

Schedules
  • 11 Mar 2025 (Tue)
Registration period
2 Jan 2025 (Thu) - 4 Mar 2025 (Tue)
Price
HKD 14,400 CEF Reimbursable
(Tuition fee for Members:HK$13,500
Tuition fee for Non-members:HK$14,400
)
Study Mode
Duration
3 Month(s)
Language
Cantonese
Location
-
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Course Overview

This course aims to provide a comprehensive study and career enhancement opportunities for professionals in understanding the full spectrum of Sustainability, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Green Finance. Participants will be equipped with the knowledge of internationally recognized standards and practices, including the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s ESG Reporting Guide.

This course is designed for:

  • Executives who will deal with ESG, Compliance, Regulations and Green Investing
  • Legal staff, Compliance Officers, Securities Staff, Accountants, Financial Analysts, Fund Managers, and Investors who want to know more about Sustainability and Green Finance
  • Executives, Compliance officers and ESG project team members in Hong Kong listed companies
  • Anyone who is interested in Sustainability and Green Finance

What You’ll Learn

  • TOPICS
    Module 1: Green Finance, Sustainability and ESG
    1. Introduction to ESG and Sustainability
    a. Definition of ESG and how ESG relates to
    Sustainable Finance
    b. Importance of Sustainability
    2. Introduction to Green Finance
    a. Green Finance in Hong Kong and other parts of
    the world
    b. Green Investing
    3. ESG Applications in FinTech and RegTech
    a. Application of ESG in FinTech
    b. RegTech and Compliance
    4. ESG Applications in Supply Chain Management
    and Business
    a. Application of ESG in Supply Chain Management
    b. Impact of ESG in Business Operations
    5. Case Studies
    a. ESG Reporting for Hong Kong listed Companies
    b. Non-listed Companies and SMEs
    Module 2: ESG Reporting
    1. Introduction to ESG Trends and Commonly Used
    ESG Reporting Guidelines and Standards
    a. Definition of ESG
    b. Drivers of ESG
    c. Highlights of HKEx ESG Reporting Guide
    d. Highlights of GRI Standards
    2. Work Preparation before ESG Reporting
    a. Adopting Reporting Principles
    b. Identifying Reporting Boundaries
    c. Engaging Your Stakeholders
    d. Conducting Materiality Assessment
    e. Conducting ESG Risk Assessment
    f. Workshop: Identifying Material ESG Aspects
    3. Compilation of ESG Report in accordance with
    HKEX ESG Reporting Guide
    a. How to Collect Data for Reporting
    b. How to Review ESG Data to Enhance Accuracy
    c. How to Develop Report Framework
    d. ESG Report Sharing
    e. Group Discussion: Is it a Good ESG report?
    4. Elementary GHG Emissions Accounting
    a. Common Carbon Emissions Sources
    b. Calculation of General Carbon Emissions Source
    c. Carbon Management and Carbon Reduction
    Practices
    d. Introduction to Carbon Audit
    5. ESG Performance Assessment
    a. Common References to Assess ESG Performance
    b. Set Targets to Improve ESG Performance
    c. Prepare for Independent ESG Report Verification
    d. Role Play: Interview with Report Verifier
    Module 3: ESG Compliance, Regulations and Green Investing
    1. Licensed Corporations and Regulated Activities
    a. Types of Licences and Their Interactions
    b. Compliance Issue 1: Anti-Money Laundering
    c. Compliance Issue 2: Suitability
    d. Other Compliance Issues
    2. Listed Companies and Listing Rules
    a. Listing Rules and Corporate Governance
    Framework
    b. Compliance Issue 1: Notifiable Transactions
    c. Compliance Issue 2: Delisting and Resumption
    3. Green Investing
    a. ESG and Green Investing
    b. Green Finance and Green Bonds


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