Course Information
Schedules
- 21 Apr 2026 (Tue) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Registration period
5 Mar 2026 (Thu) - 20 Apr 2026 (Mon)
Price
HKD 4,900
(HKMA member: HK$4,500;
Non-HKMA member: HK$4,900)
(HKMA member: HK$4,500;
Non-HKMA member: HK$4,900)
Study Mode
Duration
1 Month(s)
Language
Cantonese, English
Location
The Hong Kong Management Association 14/F Fairmont House 8 Cotton Tree Drive Central
Certificate
- Available
- *The delivery and distribution of the certificate are subject to the policies and arrangements of the course provider.
Course Overview
INTRODUCTION
The course offers participants a comprehensive study of the latest in Green Finance, Sustainability and ESG. You will gain in-depth understanding of how businesses integrate ESG into their strategies and operations, with special focus on ESG Reporting, skills and techniques to effectively assess and disclose ESG performance, and proper ways to address ESG issues to stakeholders.
What You’ll Learn
TOPICS
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
