Environmental, Social & Governance
[Webinar] ESG Digitalisation - What’s a Good Way to Structurally Manage ESG Data
Overview
ESG has become a mainstream issue. Data now moves across the globe in an instant. However, 80% of the world’s data is unstructured. Investors who can make the most out of these alternative data will be able to gain an advantage over their competitors. This webinar will provide insights on how investors and asset managers can capture consistent, reliable and up-to-date ESG data through digitalisation.
Objective
By the end of the webinar, participants will:
- Know how to obtain and interpret ESG data in both private and public markets from multiple sources and in different formats via a structured ESG framework
- Understand how ESG digitisation helps asset managers effectively implement their sustainable investing strategies
Content
- Incorporating material ESG data with fundamental analysis
- Challenges for obtaining and interpreting ESG data in both private and public markets
- Best practices on effective ESG data management
- How technology could help, from data collection and management, to operating and monitoring, to reporting and engagement
Who should attend
The webinar is primarily targeted at asset managers, fund managers, investment professionals, and participants within the functions of compliance and risk management who are interested to know how to enhance ESG data management through digitisation.
Financial Incentive Scheme of the WAM Pilot Programme
This is one of the eligible courses / seminars under the Financial Incentive Scheme (“The Scheme”) of the WAM Pilot Programme.
Eligible in-service practitioners of the financial services industry could apply for a reimbursement up to 80% of the course / seminar fees, or a maximum of HK$10,000 per person for courses/seminars held for the period from 1 October 2016 to 31 August 2022 upon satisfactory completion.
Each individual may apply for reimbursement for more than one course / seminar subject to a maximum of HK$10,000 but each course / seminar can only be reimbursed once.
The duly signed application form together with the FIVE supporting documents must be submitted within FOUR months from the last day of the course / seminar attended. Please refer to the WAM Pilot Programme website for more details.
WAM Pilot Programme Special Requirements
If you plan to apply for reimbursement under the Financial Incentive Scheme (FIS), please ensure your device/computer has the camera feature or with webcam installed as you are required to turn on your camera throughout the webinar.
Speaker/Course Instructor
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.
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.