GBA/China Series

[Webinar] Breaking Down ESG Disclosure Requirements in Mainland China

(This webinar will be delivered in Putonghua)

Overview

Dive into the world of sustainability with a special spotlight on China's leadership in green finance. This webinar will explore the key drivers behind China's carbon neutrality goals by 2060 and the increasing investor demand for ESG transparency.

By the end of this session, attendees will:

• Understand the ESG disclosure frameworks of the SSE, SZSE, and BSE, as well as their difference with HKEX.
• Learn the specific ESG requirements for listed companies, including environmental, social, and governance factors.
• Gain insights into how these exchanges address high-pollution industries and emerging sustainability challenges.
• Explore the opportunities and challenges of ESG compliance in the Chinese market.

Content

• The rise of ESG in Mainland China
  - Why ESG matters and the regulatory evolution

• ESG Disclosure Frameworks: Mainland Exchanges vs. HKEX
  - Mandatory ESG reporting, focus areas, guidelines and key metrics

• Emerging ESG Challenges and case studies

• Opportunities and Challenges in ESG Compliance

Who should attend

Directors, listed company representatives, investors, compliance officers, risk managers, sustainability officers and those who are interested in understanding the ESG Frameworks of Mainland Exchanges and the HKEX’s climate disclosure requirements.

Speaker/Course Instructor

Tony WONG
Mr Tony Wong holds an EMBA from Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) in Shenzhen, a Master’s in Corporate Governance from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and a Bachelor’s degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. As the founder of Alaya Consulting, an ESG specialist consultancy established in Hong Kong in 2014 and Shenzhen in 2019, Tony has been a leading advisor to listed and private corporations, focusing on disclosure practices and climate-related matters. Since its inception, Alaya Consulting has completed over 1,000 ESG reports.

In 2018, Tony founded Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards Limited, an initiative focused on promoting industry best practices across the Greater Bay Area.

With over two decades of experience advising C-suite executives, Tony is a GRI Nominated Trainer, a carbon audit professional accredited by the Association of Energy Engineers, and a Chartered Governance Professional. He also serves as a senior advisor to Shanghai’s Bohan Sustainability Center and the EFC Sustainability Committee. Additionally, Tony is the Vice President and Secretariat of the PHBS EMBA Hong Kong Alumni Association.

Details

Code
TSBGB25001001
Date & Time
Friday, 28 Mar 2025 (12:20PM - 1:20PM)
Venue
Virtual Platform
Relevant Subject
Type 6 - Advising on corporate finance
Type 6 - Advising on corporate finance - Sponsor
Regulatory Compliance
Tags
New
Language
Simp. Chi / Putonghua
Hours
SFC:1.00, PWMA:1.00
Fees
All Member: HK$290
Staff of Corporate Member: HK$290
Chinese Securities Association of Hong Kong (HKCSA): HK$405
Non-Member: HK$580
HKSI Institute Staff: HK$0
Honorary Fellow Member: HK$0