[Webinar] ESG Data & Rating in Practice
概要
This is Module 4 of the Sustainability Excellence for Talent Certification Programme (SET), which aims to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on topics such as sustainability reporting frameworks, ESG ratings, climate risks, and net zero.
ESG data and ratings have grown popularity amongst companies in recent years as more questions are coming from stakeholders such as consumers, investors and regulators. Companies can consider preparing and responding to ESG data and ratings as these can provide valuable insights into a company’s ESG practices, which can impact a company’s long-term performance and risk profile. This seminar provides an overview of the leading ESG rating agencies amongst companies, to support you in understanding the structure, approach to respond to such rating agencies and common pitfalls.
宗旨
On completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Identify ESG rating ecosystem players
• Recognise investors expectations from ESG ratings
• Identify common pitfalls when companies are reporting to rating agencies
內容
• Overview of leading ESG rating agencies (e.g. CDP, DJSI, GRESB)
• Investor expectations from rating agencies’ assessment
• Common pitfalls for companies reporting to rating agencies
對象
This course is primarily targeted at corporate sustainability officers, risk managers, investment analysts, fund managers, wealth managers and investment advisors, corporate financial advisors, investor relations officers, and senior management of business entities, including financial institutions.
資產財富管理業先導計劃 - 專業培訓資助計劃
本課程已被審批為「提升資產財富管理業人才培訓先導計劃」（以下簡稱「資產財富管理業先導計劃」 其下之「專業培訓資助計劃」（以下簡稱「本計劃」）。本計劃旨在提升資產財富管理業在職從業員的專業能力水準及協助金融服務業內其他從業員學習所需的知識和技能，使他們能投身資產財富管理業。合資格之申請人按香港證券及投資學會之要求完成課程後將可獲香港特區政府資助80%學費，上限為HKD15,000。 香港證券及投資學會為資產財富管理業先導計劃之執行機構，有關申請要求之細則及手續，請參閱專為資產財富管理業先導計劃而設之網站 (https://www.wamtalent.org.hk/)。
導師/講者
Andy has extensive experience in assisting clients in diversified industries such as banking, asset management and real estate in sustainability and ESG matters, including ESG reporting preparation in line with global and local standards (e.g. IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, GRI, HKEX ESG Code), responsible investment, climate risk advisory, science-based targets setting, GHG footprinting and ESG rating advisory.
He also has in-depth knowledge of the latest regulatory requirements from active discussions with regulators and insights sharing on market trends and development. He also acts as the technical consultant for the development of Implementation Guidance on HKEX’s New Climate Requirements.
Rachael has worked with clients from various sectors in improving their ESG performance, this ranges from advising clients on improvement opportunities across various ESG ratings (incl. S&P CSA, CDP, HKQAA, MSCI, GRESB), preparing ESG reports in line with key reporting frameworks and standards, as well as conducting climate-related risk assessment and scenario analysis.