eSeminar - CPT Bearing

Essentials for Transitioning to a Net-Zero Portfolio

Overview

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the ‘Essentials for Transitioning to a Net-Zero Portfolio’ webinar held on 20 July 2022.

In this eSeminar, you will learn about net-zero portfolios, gain insights on the current frameworks used in developing a net-zero portfolio and how firms can implement these frameworks through examining case studies.

Objective

By the end of the eSeminar, you will:
1. Know what a net-zero portfolio is and of its importance
2. Learn about the common frameworks used to implement a net-zero portfolio in firms
3. Understand the common challenges/pain points and opportunities in transitioning towards a net-zero portfolio

Content

1. What is a net-zero portfolio and why it matters
2. Existing frameworks/ initiatives
3. What you can do to achieve net-zero portfolio
4. Common challenges and means to overcome them

Who should attend

The webinar is primarily targeted at asset managers, fund managers and investment professionals who want to improve the transition toward a net-zero portfolio.

Speaker/Course Instructor

Loretta NG
Ms. Ng is a climate and sustainability partner at PwC Hong Kong and a member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA). As a thought leader and senior expert in sustainability, she leads Responsible Investments, M&A and ESG practices in financial services in the Asia Pacific region.

As the main person in charge of climate and sustainable development in the financial industry, Ms. Ng's and her team comprehensively cover various asset classes, across mainland, Hong Kong and international asset management institutions. She has provided a full range of Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) climate risk disclosure services for a number of Hong Kong and cross-border Type 9 licensed asset management companies, including climate governance structure design, full investment process integration and disclosure of climate risk, and climate risk disclosure. In addition, she has spearheaded multiple ESG due diligence practices for international private equity firms, provided ESG policy consulting and framework design for large investment institutions.
Clinton PANG
Mr. Pang is a Senior Manager of PwC team based in Hong Kong. He specialises in responsible investment and has advised on ESG strategy and investment framework development and implementation for a variety of PwC’s top alternative investment clients across Asia, including private equity, venture capital, private debt and distressed investors.

His M&A transactions experience which includes operational and carve-out due diligence, synergy assessment, TSA development, post deal integration and separation provide him with unique experience in strategic considerations for responsible investment and sustainable value creation throughout the investment lifecycle. Prior to joining PwC Deals Advisory, he served 4 years with PwC’s Assurance practice and led financial audits, advisory services for reverse takeover and sustainability audits for listed companies, SOE and conglomerates.

Details

Code
TEEEC22003301
Venue
ePlatform
Relevant Subject
Type 9 - Asset management
Ethics/Compliance
Language
English
Level
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00