Course Information
Schedules
- 9 Sep 2026 (Wed) - 30 Sep 2026 (Wed) 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Registration period
2 Sep 2026 (Wed) - 8 Sep 2026 (Tue)
Price
HKD 6,000
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
1 Month(s)
Language
Cantonese
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
In today’s landscape, where sustainability claims abound, combating greenwashing—misleading
or false sustainability marketing—is paramount. This course explores the importance of Antigreenwashing from the legal perspective on various related law regulations in HK and PRC.
Participants in the Anti-Greenwashing module delve into the nuances of identifying, addressing, and
preventing greenwashing practices in finance industries. Through interactive learning experiences
and expert-led instruction, students gain a deep understanding of greenwashing from legal and
regulatory perspectives, and the actions that could be taken when facing greenwashing challenges.
What You’ll Learn
TOPICS
1. ESG Foundation
• Introduction to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability
• Latest ESG Trends
• Impact of sustainable development on business
• Importance of “Social” in ESG
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Case sharing on DEI
2. Regulations on Green Financial Products and Climate Risk Management and Prevention of
Greenwashing
• Global Regulatory Landscape
• Introduction of Green Financial Products
• Development and Regulations on Green Financial Products
• Challenges and Responses to Greenwashing
• Regulators Responses in Preventing Greenwashing • Cases Sharing on Greenwashing
3. Hong Kong and PRC Legislation Related to Anti-Greenwashing
• Hong Kong Regulations • PRC Regulations • Identifying and Mitigating Greenwashing • Case Studies
• Hong Kong Case Studies • PRC Case Studies
4. Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for Greenwashing Cases (Mediation)
• Basic Concepts of Mediation • Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods • Advantages, Applications, Core Functions, and Procedures of Mediation • Benefits of Mediation in ESG Disputes • Application to ESG and Greenwashing Disputes • Identifying Disputes Suitable for Mediation
• Types of ESG-related Disputes • Assessing Eligibility for Mediation vs. Arbitration
• Case Studies
5. Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods for Greenwashing Cases (Arbitration)
• Basic Concepts and Legal Framework of Arbitration
• Overview of Arbitration Institutions (e.g., HKMAAC, ICC, LCIA)
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Arbitration
• Introduction to Arbitration Procedures
• Procedural Laws and Rules
• Future Trends and Challenges
• Evolving Landscape of ESG Disputes • Legal Technology and Innovations in Dispute Resolution
