ESG Reporting Certification Course

Topics Covered

In line with latest Listing Rules requirements, the ESG Reporting Certification Course will cover:

• Introduction to HKEX's new ESG Reporting Code
• Key climate disclosure requirements under the ESG Code
• Directors’ duties in ESG & climate reporting
• Governance structure for ESG and climate-related disclosures
• Setting strategy, materiality assessment, and identifying risks and opportunities
• Setting metrics and targets
• ESG and climate-related disclosures
• Data collection, report drafting, timeline
• Workshops – ESG report drafting

Update on Climate Disclosures under ESG Framework

In April 2024, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) published its conclusions on the consultation regarding the new climate-related disclosure requirements in alignment with the climate disclosure standards finalised by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

All accredited certification course holders and participants of the latest certification course will be invited to attend an annual complimentary seminar to update themselves on the latest developments as the Institute's commitment to advancing ESG and sustainability disclosure and best practices.