On 21 November 2023, The Institute published a joint report with Hong Kong Metropolitan University Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (HKMU) titled 'A Comparative Study on ESG Scores across Rating Agencies: Cases in Hong Kong'.

The report explores rating agencies' evaluation of businesses' Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. After compiling and examining ESG performance data for 2,592 listed firms in 2022, the report identified 689 samples on seven organisations, which the same eight rating agencies assessed, to derive insights.

Institute President, Mr Ernest Lee FCG HKFCG(PE) 'urges all businesses to seize the opportunities ESG integration provides for business sustainability and resilience and, where appropriate, for a rating to attract capital.'  

To view the report, please click HERE.