Overview

This eSeminar is a recorded session of the "Breaking Down ESG Disclosure Requirements in Chinese Mainland" webinar held on 19 December 2025.

Mr Tony Wong highlights China's advancements in green finance and the key drivers behind its carbon neutrality goals by 2060. Key topics include how to differentiate between the ESG disclosure frameworks of Mainland Exchanges and HKEX, the specific ESG requirements for listed companies, and the opportunities and challenges of ESG compliance in the Chinese market.

Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the ESG disclosure frameworks of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), and differentiate them from the HKEX climate‑related disclosure requirements.
- Identify how Mainland Chinese exchanges address high‑pollution industries and emerging sustainability challenges within their ESG reporting expectations.
- Recognise the opportunities and challenges associated with ESG compliance in the Chinese market, particularly for listed companies and firms operating across the Greater Bay Area.

Content

• The rise of ESG in Chinese Mainland
- 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.